Matt Bush Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 9" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/8/1986 (35)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Matt Bush Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Matt Bush News
Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) was placed on the injured list on Friday with elbow inflammation. The club activated pitcher Brett Martin from the injured list to take Bush's place on the 26-man roster. Bush, who did not pitch last season or in 2019, had a solid spring to earn a roster spot as a non-roster invitee. The 35-year-old has had a rough time during the regular season, though, and has allowed a solo home run in each of his three appearances in 2021. No timeframe has been provided for his return. Bush was expected to pitch some high-leverage innings for the Rangers with Jose Leclerc out for the year, but Ian Kennedy has stepped up recently in save situations.
Texas Rangers pitchers Matt Bush and Ian Kennedy have been informed that they've made the opening day roster "provided no unforeseen circumstance" occurs. Texas has been inundated with injuries to the bullpen and has lost a long list of relievers including Jose Leclerc, Jonathan Hernandez, Brett Martin, and Joely Rodriguez. Bush, who hasn't pitched in the majors since 2018, could end up in high-leverage situations. This spring, he has a 5.79 ERA with seven strikeouts and four walks in 4.2 innings. A former starter, Kennedy is more likely to provide multiple innings of relief. This spring, he hasn't allowed a hit or a run in 5.2 innings. Kennedy appeared in 15 games for the Royals in 2020 and posted an ERA of 9.00.
Texas Rangers non-roster pitcher Matt Bush struck out two batters in a perfect inning of work on Monday just hours after it was announced that reliever Jose Leclerc would miss significant time with an elbow injury. The club will now be without its two top relievers Leclerc and Jonathan Hernandez for an extended period of time once the season begins. The Rangers also have a few other relievers that are banged up and could start the year on the IL, including Joely Rodriguez. Bush has thrown four scoreless innings with six strikeouts so far this spring. He has past closer experience and pitched for the Rangers from 2016-2018, which was also the last time he played in the majors.
Batting Order
| 1 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| 2 | Willie Calhoun |
| 3 | Adolis García |
| 4 | Joey Gallo |
| 5 | Nate Lowe |
| 6 | Eli White |
| 7 | Brock Holt |
| 8 | Jonah Heim |
Matt Bush Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| 2 | Willie Calhoun |
| 3 | Adolis García |
| 4 | Joey Gallo |
| 5 | Nate Lowe |
| 6 | Eli White |
| 7 | Brock Holt |
| 8 | Jonah Heim |