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Matt Harrison | Starting Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 9/16/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 250
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Matt Harrison recently had a setback with his back that required an additional surgery on Wednesday.
Harrison underwent an operation on April 23 to repair a herniated disk in his lower back but began feeling additional discomfort this week, necessitating another procedure. According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Rangers are "operating under the assumption that Harrison will pitch again this season, but he will be out for at least three months." In other words, we won't see him again until August at the earliest, and it seems like there's a good chance it will be longer than that. May 1 - 6:15 PM
Source: MLBlogs.com

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Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back.

Harrison had normal post-op soreness, but the pain in his legs that he had developed prior to the operation was already gone. The lefty is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Apr 23 - 8:05 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison will undergo surgery Friday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back.

Surgery was deemed necessary after his back failed to respond to multiple epidural injections. The Rangers won't have a clear timetable for his return until the surgery is complete, but general manager Jon Daniels estimates that he'll be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Nick Tepesch and Justin Grimm will continue to hold down rotation spots for now.
Related: Justin Grimm, Nick Tepesch
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Apr 19 - 4:37 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison received a second epidural injection in his ailing back on Saturday.

Harrison evidently is not progressing as quickly as hoped and has yet to resume throwing. He will be re-evaluated later this week before the Rangers decide what step to take next. Harrison had been hoping to return when eligible, but that's looking unlikely.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Apr 14 - 2:10 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison received an epidural injection in his back on Sunday.

Harrison has felt better over the past two days, but the Rangers placed him on the disabled list Wednesday. The southpaw hopes to return as soon as he's eligible, but we should know more about his status in the coming days.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Apr 10 - 1:08 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Rangers placed LHP Matt Harrison on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 7, with a lower back strain.

Harrison was already expected to miss a start, but the Rangers have decided to play things safe early in the season. Justin Grimm will be called up to start in his place Thursday against King Felix and the Mariners.
Apr 10 - 11:53 AM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison (back) is unlikely to make his scheduled start Thursday against the Mariners.

Harrison has been battling lower back soreness since his last start. He's beginning to show improvement, but the Rangers are probably going to play it safe with the 27-year-old left-hander. Harrison struggled mightily in his first two outings of the 2013 regular season.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Apr 9 - 5:36 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison dealt with lower back soreness in his last outing but is still scheduled to make his start on Thursday.

That's assuming he doesn't encounter a setback between now and then, of course. Harrison has struggled in his first two starts this season, posting an 8.44 ERA and 1.97 WHIP. He faces the Mariners Thursday.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Apr 8 - 7:49 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison was shelled for five earned runs over five innings Saturday in a loss to the Angels.

Harrison also gave up five earned runs Sunday on Opening Night and now stands 0-2 with an 8.44 ERA and 1.97 WHIP. He'll try to get it figured out by his next scheduled outing against the Mariners. Harrison has a 12/7 K/BB ratio through 10 2/3 innings this season.
Apr 6 - 7:12 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Despite striking out nine, Matt Harrison lost to the Astros after giving up six runs -- five earned -- in 5 2/3 innings on Sunday night.

Harrison started off with three scoreless innings, then he started leaving balls up. He departed in the sixth having allowed four runs, and Derek Lowe immediately gave up a three-run homer after taking over, inflating Harrison's ERA.
Mar 31 - 11:06 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison struggled in his final Cactus League tune-up Tuesday, giving up four runs -- three earned -- over 3 1/3 innings against the White Sox.

He gave up seven hits -- including a home run -- and a walk while striking out one. The Rangers' Opening Day starter, Harrison finishes Cactus League play with a 5.11 ERA, but he entered today with a 4.00 mark and 1.11 WHIP. He remains a worthy end-game play in mixed formats.
Mar 26 - 7:10 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

The Rangers have named Matt Harrison their Opening Day starter.

It came down to him or Yu Darvish, but it will be Harrison in the opener and Darvish in the second game of the season. Harrison has won 32 games while posting a 3.34 ERA over the past two seasons for the Rangers.
Related: Yu Darvish
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Mar 21 - 7:21 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison had it going Saturday, allowing only one hit in five innings in the Rangers 4-0 victory over the Dodgers.

The 27-year-old lefty looks to be past the toe injury that forced him to miss a start earlier this spring. Harrison won 18 games last year and the Rangers will count on him as one of their top starters this season.
Mar 16 - 7:07 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison (toe) threw two innings in Tuesday's 'B' game against the Royals.

Harrison was scratched from his scheduled start last week due to inflammation of the second toe on his left foot. The Rangers current plan is for him to throw four innings in a split-squad game Saturday. Harrison shouldn't have any trouble getting ready for the start of the regular season and is considered the favorite to be named the Opening Day starter.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 12 - 2:52 PM
Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Matt Harrison (toe) is scheduled to pitch two innings Tuesday in a B-game.

Harrison was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday due to inflammation in a toe on his left foot, but he made it through a bullpen session Sunday without any issues. Assuming no setbacks, he should have enough time to get ready for the season. The 27-year-old southpaw is considered the favorite to start Opening Day against the Astros.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Mar 11 - 4:44 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Pierzynski
2Geovany Soto
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
3Leury Garcia
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Colby Lewis
8Neftali Feliz
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Joseph Ortiz
8Cory Burns
9Neal Cotts
10Justin Miller