Rangers' Locke St. John: Designated for assignment

The Rangers designated St. John for assignment Sunday.

St. John made seven appearances for Texas prior to being dropped from the 40-man roster, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.65 WHIP. The Rangers apparently didn't view the 26-year-old lefty as a major part of their long-term plans. so he'll be left exposed to the waiver wire after the team reinstated Jeffrey Springs (biceps) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.