Peyton Gray activated, Adam Macko optioned

On August 12, 2026, the Texas Rangers announced that reliever Peyton Gray has been activated from the 15-day injured list, while pitcher Adam Macko has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Gray, who turned 31 during the season, was added to the team's major league roster in late April and has been a reliable late-inning option for skipper Skip Schumaker.

Over 48 appearances, Gray has posted a 3.93 ERA and 4.15 FIP. However, his recent form has been concerning, with a 3.93 ERA and 4.15 FIP in his last seven outings, including four home runs allowed in two weeks before he was placed on the injured list due to elbow soreness.

Macko had been called up to provide the Rangers with a fresh arm in the bullpen on a short-term basis. He was recently part of the lineup for the Rangers' 7-2 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Initially, it was anticipated that Winston Santos would be sent down to make room for Gray, but Rangers management opted to keep Santos on the active roster as a potential innings sponge due to the absence of long relief options in the current bullpen setup.