Former All-Star third baseman Hank Blalock had surgery Friday on his right wrist and will be sidelined for at least another month. 

Former All-Star third baseman Hank Blalock had surgery Friday on his right wrist and will be sidelined for at least another month. 

Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 

Hoping to shore up their third base platoon, the Rangers sent infielder German Duran back to Class AAA Oklahoma on Thursday and recalled third baseman Travis Metcalf. 

--RHP Kevin Millwood was reinstated from the disabled list and will start Friday against Oakland. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Kevin Millwood (strained groin) went on the 15-day disabled list May 11. 

Oakland's Justin Duchscherer flirted with history in his last start, and with the way his team has been hitting recently, he might need a similar performance to get another win. 

Left-hander Kason Gabbard spent another fitful afternoon on the mound Wednesday, allowing six more walks in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay. 

--The Rangers will meet to discuss a couple of roster situations. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Frank Catalanotto (stiff back) didn't play May 20-26. 

The Tampa Bay Rays are a hit on the field, if not in the seats. 

Another win, another dismal crowd for the Tampa Bay Rays,Matt Garza pitched a career-high eight innings, leading first-place Tampa Bay over the Texas Rangers 5-3 Wednesday. 

Another win, another dismal crowd for the Tampa Bay Rays,Matt Garza pitched a career-high eight innings, leading first-place Tampa Bay over the Texas Rangers 5-3 Wednesday. 

--OF Brandon Boggs broke out of a long slump with three hits. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Frank Catalanotto (stiff back) didn't play May 20-26.