Rangers call up reliever Littleton (AP)

 
The Texas Rangers recalled right-hander Wes Littleton from Triple-A Oklahoma and optioned right-hander Scott Feldman to Double-A Frisco prior to Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Feldman, brought up from Frisco on Sunday for his first big league start, allowed three runs and eight hits in six innings of a no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays. [link]

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