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The Rangers made some moves prior to the last three games, none of which we have written up, so we are doing that now. Prior to Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Rangers activated reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list, and optioned pitcher Caleb Boushley to AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 21

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 21

Rangers activate reliever Jacob Webb from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Webb, 31, went on the IL on July 29 with back spasms and made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Round Rock.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Rangers news: Texas makes 2 roster moves before Royals clash

The Texas Rangers are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals, and they’ve made a few moves before the game. One of the first things they did was activate Jacob Webb from the 15-day Injured List.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 30

Rangers place RP Jacob Webb on IL, call up Luis Curvelo

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed reliever Jacob Webb (back spasms) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, retroactive to July 29, and promoted right-handed reliever Luis Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Rangers lose World Series-winning pitcher to injury

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 17

Former Angels Pitcher Cut By AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers made room for former Los Angeles Angels reliever Jacob Webb by designating another former Halo for assignment. Webb needed a 40-man roster spot and the Rangers cut ties with right-hander Roansy Contreras before he ever appeared in a game with Texas.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 16

Former Angels Pitcher Signs With AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher and former Los Angeles Angel Jacob Webb on a one-year contract for the 2025 season.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / December 12

Texas Rangers sign Jacob Webb

Relief pitcher Jacob Webb has signed a one year deal with the Rangers The Texas Rangers have signed relief pitcher Jacob Webb to a one year deal, the team announced yesterday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 12

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Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Rangers Add More Bullpen Depth with Reliever’s One-Year Deal

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MLB News / Field Level Media / December 11

Rangers add right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to roster

The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year contract on Wednesday. Webb, 31, became a free agent after last season, when he set career bests for innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) in his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Rangers sign veteran righty Jacob Webb to one-year deal

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 30

Baltimore Orioles Could Reunite with Former Prospect for Relief Help

The Baltimore Orioles are suddenly a bullpen-needy team. Baltimore parted ways with Danny Coulombe and Jacob Webb after the season. Craig Kimbrel is out the door as well, but he was only in town on a one-year deal and a placeholder for injured closer Félix Bautista, who returns to closer duties in 2025 after recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Reliable Orioles Reliever Hits Free Agency

Jacob Webb, coming off an impressive two-year stint in Baltimore, is sure to make an impact for whichever team signs him. After being claimed off waivers by the Orioles in the late part of the 2023 season, Webb made an immediate impact.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25

Chicago Cubs Urged To Pursue Reliever Who Was Non-Tendered by AL Contender

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 25

Former Baltimore Orioles Reliever Among Top New Free Agents on Market

The Baltimore Orioles need a lot of help on their pitching staff this offseason. That is why it was so surprising to see them move on from a relief pitcher who has been productive for them for the last season and a half.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 24

Brewers Could Target Recently Non-Tendered Orioles Reliever To Bolster 'Pen

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 23

Baltimore Orioles Non-Tender Former World Series Champion at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles opted not to tender a contract to one veteran player at Friday's deadline, as they opted to part ways with reliever Jacob Webb, who joined the franchise in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 15

Baltimore Orioles Get Back Major Reinforcements in Latest Roster Moves

There could be an influx of talent hitting the Baltimore Orioles' roster the next few days with many of their injured players getting closer to making their returns, and on Sunday, the first wave has begun.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14, 2024

Orioles on verge of getting major bullpen boost

The Baltimore Orioles could have one of their better pitchers back to round out their weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. Manager Brandon Hyde is “hoping it’s a possibility” that RHP Jacob Webb rejoins the team before they depart from Detroit.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / May 16, 2024

From Orioles Waiver Claim To Potential All-Star

Sent to waivers in 2023, Jacob Webb seemed to be out of major league options. But then the Orioles claimed him, and he has since become a star. Webb was taken by the Braves in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves and spent the first 8 years of his professional career there.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6, 2024