kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
The Texas Rangers called up catcher Max Ramirez, righties Wes Littleton and Brian Gordon, along with third baseman Travis Metcalf prior to Monday's tilt with the Detroit Tigers.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/23/2008
The Texas Rangers activated infielder Hank Blalock from the 15-day disabled list on Friday and optioned third baseman Travis Metcalf to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 08/22/2008
As expected, Hank Blalock has been activated from the d.l., and Travis Metcalf has been sent down.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Coco Crisp didn't look down to third base to see how deep Travis Metcalf was playing. It didn't matter.
Pinstripe Alley (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
... and tonight's game has a different result. In the 2nd, Richie Sexson hit a liner with a runner on second - only it was right at Travis Metcalf who turned it into a double play. Sexson then missed a homerun in the 7th by about two feet. Derek Jeter hit a sharp liner with the bases loaded - only it was right at Ian Kinsler. David Robertson looked like he'd struck out Murphy in the 7th; instead he...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
The Texas Rangers recalled infielder Travis Metcalf and purchased the contract of righty Tommy Hunter, who will make his major league debut Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Per the DMN blog, Tommy Hunter and Travis Metcalf are up, Ryan Roberts is down, and Eric Hurley has been put on the d.l. Kason Gabbard has been moved to the 60 day d.l. to make room for Hunter on the 40 man roster. The only other 40 man move that would appear to be imminent is bringing Brandon McCarthy back from the 60 day d.l. At that time, you'd figure either Hank Blalock would head to the 60 day...
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 05/29/2008
The Rangers have announced several moves... Kevin Millwood is activated from the d.l., and Travis Metcalf has been recalled from AAA. German Duran and Kam Loe have been optioned to AAA. Franklyn German cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Oklahoma, although he has 72 hours to decide whether to accept the outright assignment or become a free agent.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Outfielder Marlon Byrd was activated from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday by the Texas Rangers, who optioned third baseman Travis Metcalf to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com : Rangers designate Broussard — With Young out, Metcalf activated from disabled list — SEATTLE — The Rangers designated first baseman Ben Broussard for assignment and activated third baseman Travis Metcalf off the disabled list on Thursday. — Broussard was dropped from the roster …
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Evan Grant reports that the Rangers have designated Ben Broussard for assignment, and have called up Travis Metcalf to replace him.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
Texas Rangers third baseman Travis Metcalf is scheduled to undergo surgery in Dallas on Wednesday to repair a torn hamstring, according to a report on the team's web site.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
Texas Rangers third baseman Travis Metcalf is expected to be out six to eight weeks with a torn left hamstring tendon that will require surgery. Metcalf, who was hitting .412 with two home runs in spring training, returned to Dallas on Tuesday with surgery tentatively planned for Wednesday. An 11th-round draft pick in 2004 out of Kansas, Metcalf batted .255 in 57 games as a rookie last season while...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
Texas Rangers third baseman Travis Metcalf is expected to be out six to eight weeks with a torn left hamstring tendon that will require surgery.
Rangers blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
3B Travis Metcalf expects to have surgery tomorrow in Dallas to cut out part of his left hamstring tendon. He tore part of the tendon rounding third in a game Friday. Metcalf said the procedure takes about 15 minutes and he's probably out 6-8 weeks. The surgery means the tendon shouldn't give him any more problems. He'll need at least three weeks of rehab before getting back into game shape. "I'm...
