LHP Perez headed to Rangers from Triple A

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers are recalling left-hander Martin Perez for tonight's game against Detroit. The club will make a corresponding roster move before the game. Perez, who is on the 40-man roster, is 5-5 with a 4.59 ERA in 15 starts for Round Rock. He's pitched well recently, winning is last two starts while allowing two runs in 16 innings. The Rangers could send Justin Grimm, who lasted one inning in his start Monday, back to the minors. Texas could also send lefty Michael Kirkman back to Triple A. Kirkman pitched five innings in Monday's game as the bullpen had to work eight innings in relief of Grimm in an 8-2 loss.