33 Drew Smyly SP

Smyly gave up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five in a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Smyly was expected to be on a strict pitch count, and he was pulled 68 pitches into a solid performance in which he only allowed four baserunners. All things considered, it was a positive outing after missing more than two weeks with arm soreness. The left-hander has a 0-2 record with a 6.63 ERA and a 11.4 K/9 through five starts this season. Smyly will get his next start Saturday at Houston.

The Rangers reinstated Smyly (arm) from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Wei-Chieh Huang was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to open up a spot on the active roster for Smyly. The lefty didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to his reinstatement and isn't expected to be on a strict pitch limit as he rejoins the Texas rotation.

Smyly (arm) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday against the Blue Jays.

The confirmation hardly comes as a surprise with the Rangers aiming for his return Sunday since last weekend. The 29-year-old struggled before landing on the injured list with left arm soreness with a 7.80 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB over 15 innings.

Smyly (arm) said he expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Smyly said he felt great after throwing 37 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Wednesday, essentially clearing the way for him to rejoin the big-league rotation over the weekend. Prior to landing on the IL on April 20, the southpaw posted a 7.80 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB through four starts (15 innings).

Manager Chris Woodward plans to activate Smyly (arm) to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Smyly will first pitch in a simulated game Wednesday, so the manager's plans could change pending that session. The left-hander has missed two turns through the rotation since being added to the injured list April 20.