The Texas Rangers have optioned Taylor Teagarden to AAA Round Rock, reports Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. With Mike Napoli coming off the DL today this move was made to make an open roster spot for Napoli. The Rangers have been 7-10 since losing Napoli to the DL on June 12.

Napoli, 29, is hitting .221/.344/.493 with 10 home runs on the season and brings some pop to the middle of the Rangers lineup. Teagarden, 27, is hitting .269/.321/.346 on the season.

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