Texas Rangers activate Cole Winn from the 15-day injured list and place Danny Coulombe on the 15-day IL with left shoulder fatigue, retroactive to Sept. 1. Winn returns after a rehab turn in Round Rock where he threw a scoreless inning, carrying a 1.45 ERA through 31 innings this season. Coulombe, who came from Minnesota at the deadline, has struggled recently, allowing seven runs in his last six outings. The move reshapes Texas’ bullpen as they push for September relevance.

The swap preserves left-handed depth but introduces volatility: Coulombe’s Twins-era 1.16 ERA in 31 IP contrasts with a late-season slide, while Winn’s return provides a potential multi-inning weapon. Toronto games and Anaheim appearances cited in the note illustrate Coulombe’s rough high-leverage moments, underscoring the bullpen churn Texas must navigate down the stretch.

Houston starts a nine-game, 10-day road swing, opening with Texas as it chases the AL West gap. Merrill Kelly (11-7, 3.24) is listed to go for Texas; Houston hasn’t named a starter after Spencer Arrighetti landed on the IL.

Kickoff is 7:05 p.m. Friday at Globe Life Field on Space City Home Network, with radio on 790 AM/93.3 FM. Pregame notes hinge on Astros plate discipline and a Yankees query about Taylor Trammell's bat, followed by an Astros outfielder's response.

The Dallas Morning News Rangers podcast debuts with Evan Grant and Rangers historian John Blake, inviting past and present Rangers guests to explore lore, the current club, and a bit of fun.

Cole Hamels, a former Rangers ace, revisits his surprise Texas trade, the 2015 AL West title run, and the lessons a veteran can pass to today’s pitching staff; Cole Ragans, a first‑round draft pick, is recalled from spring training lore, and an archival tale of a Ranger who played all nine positions in five innings caps the episode.