ST. LOUIS (AP)

— The Texas Rangers made significant roster moves on Monday, activating third baseman Josh Jung and left-hander Cody Bradford from the 60-day injured list. This decision came in the wake of trading right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen to the Kansas City Royals. In a related move, right-hander Jon Gray was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right groin strain, which he sustained while warming up during a game against Toronto. Josh Jung, who was an All-Star starter as a rookie last season, has been sidelined since April 1 due to a broken right wrist. Although he has shown promising performance with a .412 batting average in the early season, he was not included in the starting lineup for the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, Cody Bradford had a strong start to the season with a 1.40 ERA before being placed on the injured list due to a rib stress fracture. In addition to the activations, the Rangers recalled infielder Ezequiel Duran and right-hander Gerson Garabito from Triple-A Round Rock. They also optioned infielders Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas, along with catcher Andrew Knizner, to the minor leagues. Outfielder Evan Carter was moved from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list, while infielder Davis Wendzel was designated for assignment. The Rangers' trade of Lorenzen, who had a 3.81 ERA this season, was part of a broader strategy to reshape their roster. Lorenzen's recent performances included a challenging outing against Toronto, where he allowed four runs in just two outs. The team is actively working to bolster its lineup as the season progresses.