Tellez supplied two homers in the series, reinforcing Texas’s power profile and providing a reliable threat behind Pederson and Langford as the Rangers chase a late-season surge.

Tellez contributed to the late-frame sequence by contributing outs in the eighth while Texas pressed, a reminder that even power hitters in this matchup can influence late-inning sequencing beyond just slugging. His involvement underscores the Rangers’ depth and the shifting bullpen dynamics in close games.

Rowdy Tellez, ex-Jay, surprised by taking the mound in Toronto’s 14-2 win, delivering two innings of work and allowing three runs on five hits in a blowout cameo that became a humorous highlight of the day. His pitching stint added a quirky, crowd-pleasing twist to a game dominated by Toronto’s offense.

Tellez took the ball for a spot start on the Rangers’ mound in the seventh and eighth innings, a symbolic gesture as Texas tries to salvage a fractured day. His presence on the mound highlighted Texas’s desperation to find a spark, while the larger context underscored a lineup struggling to generate offense consistently.

Tellez joined Texas on a minor league contract and immediately became part of a first-base platoon with Burger, slashing .268/.295/.488 through 17 games in Texas. His power potential adds depth and a plausible platoon addition, offering decent DFS upside when in the lineup against right-handed pitching.