Alexi Ogando (shoulder) remains limited to flat ground throwing.

Ogando still has some soreness in his right shoulder, and the Rangers aren't going to let him thrown from the mound until he's completely pain-free. He'll need to go out on a rehab assignment after throwing off a mound at least a couple times, so the right-hander isn't close to returning.

Alexi Ogando (shoulder) will resume a throwing program on Friday.

Ogando has made just one start over the last month due to triceps and shoulder ailments. Despite his propensity for injury while in the rotation, the Rangers still plan on using him as a starter when he comes back. "He wants to be a starter, and he's good at it, so why shouldn't he be a starter?" general manager Jon Daniels said. There's no timetable for Ogando's return.

Rangers placed RHP Alexi Ogando on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 6, with right shoulder inflammation.

Alexi Ogando allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings against the Red Sox on Wednesday in his first start since May 15.

The Rangers activated Ogando from the disabled list before the start and he picked up right where he left off, allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out six. He was denied a win for his effort, but the outing was still a positive one for the right-hander. Start him with confidence going forward. His next start will be against the Indians on Monday.

Rangers activated RHP Alexi Ogando from the 15-day disabled list.

Ogando will start Wednesday against the Red Sox. He allowed two unearned runs on four hits over six innings in his final rehab outing Friday and was officially cleared after getting through a 50-pitch bullpen session earlier this week. Ogando is returning to a 3.08 ERA over nine starts at the major league level.

Alexi Ogando (biceps) will rejoin the Rangers' rotation on Wednesday at Boston.

Ogando needed just one rehab start and was officially cleared after getting through a bullpen session with no issues. The right-hander returns to a 3.08 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over nine starts this season. He tossed six innings of one-run ball in a start against the Red Sox earlier this season.

Alexi Ogando said after Friday's rehab start that he's ready to return to the Rangers rotation.

Ogando allowed two unearned runs through six innings in a start for Double-A Frisco, and after the outing he made it known that he feels ready to rejoin the Rangers. The right-hander will likely return to the rotation sometime during the team's road trip to Boston and Toronto next week. Ogando is 4-2 with a 3.08 ERA this season.

Alex Ogando (biceps) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Friday at Double-A Frisco.

If it goes well, it should be the only rehab start that he has to make. Ogando has been on the disabled list since May 16 with right biceps tendinitis. He is on track to return to the Rangers' rotation in about a week.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said Friday that he's not sure whether Alexi Ogando (biceps) will require a minor league rehab start before coming off the disabled list.

Ogando will throw off flat ground on Saturday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday. An MRI revealed no structural damage in his biceps, so as long as he feels no pain, he should be ready to go as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list.

Alexi Ogando (biceps) has been playing catch but said he is only throwing around "40 percent."

"I don't know when they'll let me throw hard," the right-hander added. Ogando said that he's feeling better, so there's definitely some progress even if it might be coming slowly. There is no structural damage in Ogando's biceps, but it's unclear when he'll return.

Alexi Ogando (biceps) underwent an MRI which revealed no structural damage.

Ogando was placed on the disabled list on Thursday with biceps tendinitis after he felt some pain during Wednesday's start against the Athletics. It's an encouraging sign that no more serious damage was found, and his stay on the DL should be a short one. Josh Lindblom is expected to hold his place in the rotation while he's sidelined.

Rangers placed RHP Alexi Ogando on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis.

Alexi Ogando pitched six innings of two-run ball Wednesday in the Rangers' 6-2 win over the A's.

It's the seventh time in nine starts this season that Ogando has allowed two earned runs or less. Of course, he's not pitching deep into games at all -- he's gotten a total of four outs in seventh inning or later -- but his return to the rotation has gone as well as the Rangers could have hoped.

Alexi Ogando yielded two runs in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Astros.

Ogando dominated the Astros in his season debut, but he wasn't nearly as effective this time around. The right-hander had a hard time finding the strike zone, as he walked a season-high four batters and threw two wild pitches. Fantasy owners are fortunate that his line wasn't worse. Ogando will carry a 3.09 ERA into a start against the Athletics next week in Oakland.

Alexi Ogando allowed one run in six innings to get the win against the Red Sox on Saturday.

Ogando wasn't dominant, but he was good enough to get his third win. He allowed six hits and two walks while striking out four. His strikeout totals leave something to be desired, but you can't argue with his 3.08 ERA. His next start, Friday against the Astros, should provide some nice-looking numbers for Ogando owners.

Alexi Ogando allowed three earned runs over six innings Sunday in the Rangers' loss to the Twins.

Ogando got off to a roaring start this season but has been pretty average in his last three outings. He struck out just three Twins batters on Sunday, moving to 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 27/12 K/BB ratio in 32 total innings. Ogando will take on the Reds next.

Alexi Ogando didn't have his good stuff Thursday, getting lit up for five runs on six hits and two walks over just 2 1/3 frames in a loss to the Cubs.

Ogando was able to escape in the first thanks to a line-drive double play, but things went downhill from there. He gave up three hits and a run in the second and was finally chased in the third after allowing a triple, a walk and a pair of homers. Ogando had looked pretty locked in in his first three starts, so consider this a bump in the road. He'll look to bounce back next week in Anaheim.

Alexi Ogando will start as scheduled on Thursday against the Cubs despite Wednesday's rainout.

Justin Grimm will be skipped. The Cubs will push Carlos Villanueva, Jeff Samardzija and Edwin Jackson back a day. It's a break for Samardzija owners, as he'll now face a depleted Brewers lineup rather than the Rangers.

Alexi Ogando yielded one run in 5 1/3 innings Monday in a victory over the Rays.

Ogando struck out just two tonight after fanning 10 Astros last week, but the difference in opponents factored in there. He's 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA after two starts, and he has more good matchups coming up with the Mariners on the docket.

Alexi Ogando struck out 10 over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in defeating the Astros on Wednesday.

Ogando, Michael Kirkman and Joe Nathan combined on 15 strikeouts in the 4-0 win today, matching the Rangers' total from Yu Darvish's near perfect game last night. In all, Rangers pitchers fanned 43 Astros in the three-game series. Of course, Ogando is plenty good enough to rack up strikeouts against quality offenses, too. It's more of a consistency and durability thing for him. He's well worth playing in mixed leagues right now.