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Neftali Feliz | Starting Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/2/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been throwing off a half mound.
He's done so without any issues and should progress to throwing off a full mound before long. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Feliz isn't expected to return until August. Jun 9 - 1:30 PM
Source: ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth

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Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is long-tossing at 120 feet.

Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going fine, although it's not yet been announced when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. We expect him to return to a major league mound late in the summer.
Source: ESPN Dallas
May 19 - 2:55 AM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is currently long-tossing at 105 feet.

Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going as scheduled, though it's not clear when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. The right-hander isn't expected back until late this season.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Apr 26 - 12:20 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Rangers placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Brad Mills. Feliz isn't expected back until late this season as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
Mar 24 - 2:21 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been cleared for long toss from a distance of 75 feet.

Feliz is seven-months removed from Tommy John surgery and hasn't had any setbacks in his throwing program. The Rangers are saying he'll be available at some point late in the season, but we wouldn't expect much from him until 2014.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 10 - 6:20 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is throwing off flat ground at a distance of 60 feet.

Feliz is slowly building up his workload following Tommy John surgery last August. He hasn't encountered any setbacks, but it's unlikely he'll rejoin the Rangers until late in the season.
Source: ESPNDallas.com
Feb 12 - 1:10 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz (elbow) played catch Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.

The first step in a long road back for the right-hander. The Rangers expect Feliz to be ready by the end of the 2013 regular season, but they can't realistically expect much from him again until 2014. He was limited to just 42 2/3 innings last season.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Jan 18 - 2:44 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Rangers and RHP Neftali Feliz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.9 million contract.

Feliz was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The 24-year-old right-hander posted a 3.16 ERA in 42 2/3 innings last season for Texas before requiring Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He's expected to be recovered by the end of the 2013 regular season.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Jan 17 - 9:14 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz is on schedule in his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

"Nefty is doing well," Rangers GM Jon Daniels said Wednesday. "He's coming into Arlington in a couple of weeks to get checked up by (team doctor Keith) Meister and then will report out in Arizona to continue his rehab. Everything's on schedule at this point." Feliz could be ready to return to the Rangers' rotation by August 2013.
Source: FOX Sports Southwest
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 05:16:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Rangers activated RHP Neftali Feliz from the 60-day disabled list.

It's merely a procedural move. Feliz had Tommy John surgery in August and will miss most of next season.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 05:06:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

According to Rangers GM Jon Daniels, Neftali Feliz could be brought back as a reliever next season, as it would require a shorter rehab stint.

Feliz underwent Tommy John surgery at the beginning of August and isn't expected to return until late in the 2013 season. The 24-year-old right-hander isn't expected to make much of a fantasy impact next season.
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 06:45:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz had Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

The procedure was performed in Arlington, Texas. Feliz faces a long road of recovery and probably won't be ready for major league action until late in the 2013 season. He posted a 3.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and struck out 37 batters in 42 2/3 innings this year.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 06:36:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz will have Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Not a surprise but still disappointing news. Feliz was scratched from a rehab start Sunday at Triple-A Round Rock after feeling renewed discomfort in his throwing elbow and was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament on Monday. He'll be out through most of the 2013 regular season.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 05:12:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz has been scratched from Sunday's rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock due to discomfort in his right elbow.

Uh oh. It's not clear at this point how big of a setback it is, but even if it's considered minor, Feliz now shouldn't be expected to join the Rangers' rotation anytime soon. The team should provide a more detailed update on his status later Sunday.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 12:15:00 PM
Neftali Feliz - S - Rangers

Neftali Feliz's (elbow) next rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock will come Sunday.

Feliz will stretch it out to 75-80 pitches. He threw three shutout innings Tuesday in his third rehab start and has now allowed five runs -- one earned -- over 6 2/3 innings overall while striking out eight. He'll probably need one additional outing after Sunday before rejoining the Rangers.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 07:14:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Pierzynski
2Geovany Soto
3Robinson Chirinos
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
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
7Josh Lindblom
8Colby Lewis
9Neftali Feliz
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Neal Cotts
8Ross Wolf
9Joseph Ortiz
10Kyle McClellan