Since going on the DL just three starts after returning from Tommy John surgery, Darvish had only been throwing from flat ground at 120 feet and was also regularly playing catch. Texas pitching coach Doug Brocail, who had been catching the flat-ground sessions, said Wednesday that Darvish's stuff was looking good, joking that his "hand was paying the price."
If Darvish feels good after Sunday's session, the team will look to work him in a simulated game. A rehab stint is not imminent, though. Brocail said Wednesday that the benefit of the rehab assignment would be to recreate the adrenaline rush of a game situation.
"He's going to have some say in this," Brocail said. "We'll see how he feels after the bullpen and then we'll go from there."
Chi Chi back in Texas
Right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez was in the clubhouse before Sunday's game after it was announced Saturday he would start Monday against the Yankees in New York.
Gonzalez joins pitchers Nick Martinez and Cesar Ramos who have had to step up with Darvish, Derek Holland and Colby Lewis going on the DL.
"I just want to fit into that role, help this team win and fill those shoes," he said. " ... It gives me an opportunity and all I want to do is compete."
"I think guys like this, when they get this opportunity, they just relax and treat it as such. Give us your best effort that day. Just manage the game, don't try to do more."
Rangers beat
• Banister said catcher Robinson Chirinos got through Saturday fine after being taken out Friday with a sore right wrist. Chirinos was hit on the wrist June 18 against the Cardinals.
• Jurickson Profar was not in the starting lineup Sunday and made just two starts this week. Banister said he hasn't felt any difficulties trying to find a place in the lineup for the 23-year-old infielder.
• After Saturday's win, the Rangers have gone a Major League-best 21-17 in games where their opponents score first.
Ryan Posner is a reporter for MLB.com based in Arlingtton. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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