Faulkner recalled, Ranaudo sent to Triple-A

ARLINGTON — Andrew Faulkner is back in the big leagues, Derek Holland is getting pushed back in the rotation and A.J. Griffin received promising news from the doctor.

Here is the latest on the Rangers’ pitching before Wednesday’s 6-5 win over the White Sox:

• Holland said the one-hour, 18-minute rain delay was no excuse for his performance on Tuesday night. Holland allowed one run in the first two innings before the delay. When play resumed, Holland gave up four runs and couldn’t get through the third.

“I told everybody I was ready to go,” Holland said. “I was…I just didn’t have the accuracy. The rain came. That’s part of the game. I’ve got to make sure I’m ready to go. The rain was not a factor. I came back, wasn’t as sharp and it cost me.”

• Holland’s next start on four days’ rest would fall on Sunday against the Blue Jays. The Rangers are going to move him back to Monday instead. Cesar Ramos, who is in the bullpen, is the leading candidate to start on Sunday.

• Ramos would be filling in for fifth starter Griffin, who is on the disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. An MRI showed no structural damage, and Griffin will be able to resume throwing when the inflammation …

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