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Michael Kirkman | Relief Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 9/18/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Michael Kirkman will start against the Angels in Wednesday's Cactus League game.
Meanwhile, Nick Tepesch will pitch on the minor league side. The Rangers haven't made a decision about who will be their fifth starter, but it's clear that they haven't given up on Kirkman as a possibility. They are also scouting Dodgers' pitchers Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang, but the expectation is that they'll settle on an internal candidate. Mar 26 - 12:08 PM
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Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers GM Jon Daniels said that Michael Kirkman is a "possibility" to open the season in the starting rotation.

Kirkman hasn't allowed a run in five Cactus League appearances and could join Robbie Ross, Justin Grimm and Nick Tepesch as a candidate for the final spot in the Rangers' rotation. He pitched three perfect innings in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday and has retired 26 of 29 batters he's faced this spring.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 17 - 11:17 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Michael Kirkman tossed 2/3 of a scoreless inning in his return to the mound Saturday.

Kirkman left his last appearance before the All-star break with a strained quad, but it's no longer an issue.
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 04:22:00 AM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Michael Kirkman left Sunday's game against the Twins in the 10th inning with a mild strain of his left quadriceps.

He injured himself while running to cover first base. The 25-year-old right-hander will have several days to rest with the All-Star break upon us.
Source: Evan Grant on Twitter
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 11:24:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Michael Kirkman will not require any more treatments for skin cancer.

Good news. Kirkman was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer in January, but he received his last treatment on Thursday. The 25-year-old right-hander has two shutout frames with the Rangers since being recalled from the minors 10 days ago.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers recalled LHP Michael Kirkman from Triple-A Round Rock.

He'll replace the injured Alexi Ogando (groin) on the active roster. Kirkman, 25, has a 5.25 ERA in eight starts and seven relief appearances at the Triple-A level this year. He was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer in January, but is expected to make a full recovery.
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 12:16:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Michael Kirkman was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer in January.

Kirkman is allowed to participate in full baseball activity while undergoing treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. The 25-year-old left-hander has made 29 appearances in the majors over the past two seasons and has a 6.68 ERA and 33/24 K/BB ratio over 31 innings as a starter and reliever this year with Triple-A Round Rock.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mon, May 21, 2012 05:44:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers optioned LHP Michael Kirkman to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman yielded 18 hits and 13 runs in 13 1/3 innings this spring, pitching his way out of an Opening Day bullpen job. But he should be up at some point this summer.
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 06:56:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Michael Kirkman continued to struggle this spring, surrendering four runs (three earned) on five hits in 1 1/3 innings Sunday against the Angels.

The reliever gave up the lead in the eighth inning, and then gave up another lead in the ninth to lose the game. "Today he just wasn't very good," said Rangers manager Ron Washington. "He left too many balls up ... He's been on-and-off [in spring training]." Kirkman pitched poorly after a September call-up last season, and now sports an 8.71 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 10 1/3 spring frames.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 06:24:00 AM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers recalled LHP Michael Kirkman from Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman hasn't pitched well in his time with the Rangers this season, posting a 7.33 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. He hasn't been a whole lot better at Triple-A with a 5.05 ERA, though he has struck out over a batter per inning. He'll give the team another left-handed bullpen arm.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 11:45:00 AM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers optioned LHP Michael Kirkman to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman has struggled mightily this season for the Rangers with a 7.33 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. The southpaw has totaled 23 1/3 innings in the big leagues and will look to iron out the kinks in Triple-A.
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 07:21:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers optioned LHP Michael Kirkman to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman spent five days with the big club earlier this season and was sent back to the minors after allowing six runs in one relief appearance. He'll give the Rangers another left-hander out of the bullpen.
Fri, May 27, 2011 04:47:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers optioned LHP Michael Kirkman to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman spent about five days in the major leagues, allowing six runs in one relief appearance. He'll head back to the minors to work on some things.
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 04:13:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers recalled LHP Michael Kirkman from Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman will provide some help out of the bullpen while Colby Lewis is on paternity leave. He'll almost surely be sent back down Monday when Lewis returns, but he still figures to be a contributor for the Rangers this season.
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 02:30:00 PM
Michael Kirkman - R - Rangers

Rangers optioned LHP Michael Kirkman to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman was in the mix for a rotation spot this spring, but will begin the season in the minors after posting a 5.56 ERA over 11 1/3 innings. This move leaves Tommy Hunter, Matt Harrison, Derek Holland and Neftali Feliz competing for the final three spots in the starting rotation.
Thu, Mar 24, 2011 01:24:00 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