Colby Lewis is expected to be added to the Rangers' rotation on April 11.

Lewis has an opt-out clause that he can exercise on April 10, but, barring something unforeseen, he'll stick around and join the Rangers' depleted rotation. The righty tossed five scoreless frames versus the Mariners Wednesday but is slated for two minor league outings before being added to the roster. "If you judge by what he did against Seattle, he's ready," said manager Ron Washington. "But this guy just came off hip surgery. We want to make sure there is no issue, because once he goes into our rotation, we want every start we can get."

Colby Lewis could join the Rangers rotation by mid-April.

Lewis, who manager Ron Washington said is "very close" to being ready to be added to the rotation, will make a minor league start on April 1 and likely an addition minor league start after that. He could then join the Rangers' rotation, though Washington insists that nothing is guaranteed. "He'll make that start and if we have to reassess, we'll have to reassess," Washington said.

Colby Lewis shut out the Mariners over five innings in Wednesday's start.

Lewis allowed four hits and a walk while striking out three. The veteran right-hander won't start the season in the rotation as he is still making his way back from hip surgery.

T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that Colby Lewis will not make the Rangers' Opening Day rotation.

Lewis will pitch on Wednesday and again on April 1 in a minor league game before the team decides where he stands in his comeback from hip surgery. He holds an 18.00 ERA and 2/6 K/BB ratio over his four innings this spring, so it's no surprise the Rangers have deemed him unfit for their rotation at the moment.

Colby Lewis delivered a forgettable performance in Saturday's Cactus League start against the Mariners, allowing six runs on five hits in only 1 1/3 innings.

Lewis also issued three walks and didn't punch anyone out. Brandon Moss and Josh Reddick blasted back-to-back homers off him in the first inning. The 34-year-old hurler now owns an 18.00 ERA this spring, which won't help his chances of securing a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

Colby Lewis had an impressive showing on Sunday, firing two scoreless innings in Cactus League action against the Mariners.

Lewis surrendered just one hit and a walk while striking out one. The 34-year-old right-hander has missed the past season and half due to various arm and hip injuries, but appears to be on track and a strong candidate to earn a spot in the Rangers Opening Day rotation.

Colby Lewis failed to get out of the first inning in Monday's start against the Indians, allowing two runs and recording only two outs.

Lewis allowed the two runs on two hits and two walks. Lewis is trying to rejoin the Rangers' rotation after missing the 2013 season due to elbow and hip surgeries.

Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux said that Colby Lewis looked like "vintage Colby" during an intrasquad game Tuesday.

"That was Colby Lewis, the guy I had to face before from the Texas Rangers," added J.P. Arencibia. It's silly to get too excited about one inning in an intrasquad game in February, but Lewis will take all the positive mojo he can get given that he hasn't appeared in the majors since July of 2012 due to injuries. If healthy, the 34-year-old right-hander has a decent chance of cracking the Rangers' rotation with Derek Holland (knee) out and Matt Harrison (back) a question mark.

Colby Lewis reported the Rangers spring camp healthy, and is ready to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

The 34-year-old right-hander missed has been on the shelf since the middle of the 2012 season due to various arm and hip surgeries. With the injury to Derek Holland creating an additional vacancy in the Rangers rotation, Lewis should be a favorite to secure a spot as long as he can make it through the spring without incident.

Rangers re-signed RHP Colby Lewis to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old hurler has been sidelined since midway through the 2012 season due to multiple arm injuries and hip surgery. If healthy and able to regain his pre-injury form, he represents a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Rangers and an interesting flyer in the later rounds in mixed league drafts.

The Rangers have made an offer to Colby Lewis.

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says the offer is "likely" a minor league deal. Lewis missed the entire 2013 season due to elbow and hip surgeries and might have to settle for a non-guaranteed offer this winter. He wants to return to the Rangers but is weighing his options.

Colby Lewis indicated Friday that he would like to return to the Rangers for the 2014 season.

Lewis, who his missed the entire 2013 season due to elbow and hip surgeries, may have to settle for a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old right-hander could be an interesting sleeper in fantasy leagues next season, provided he can prove his health and earn a rotation spot someplace.

Colby Lewis underwent successful hip surgery Thursday.

Lewis will be shut down for 7-10 days before he's cleared to begin the rehab process. The 34-year-old right-hander will miss all of 2013 due to elbow/hip surgeries and is likely to settle for an incentive-laden one-year deal in free agency this offseason.

Colby Lewis needs surgery to remove bone spurs from his hip and will miss the rest of the season.

A fitting end to a disappointing season for Lewis. The 34-year-old has been out all year while working his way back from elbow surgery and will now need to wait until 2014 to make an impact. He'll likely have to accept an incentive-laden deal in free agency this winter.

Colby Lewis (elbow) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday

Lewis will make at least one more start before the Rangers decide whether to active him from the disabled list. The 34-year-old right-hander has been out all season while recovering from elbow surgery, but remains on track to return in mid-August.

Colby Lewis (elbow) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Double-A Frisco.

Lewis has an ugly 8.18 ERA and 9/3 K/BB ratio in 11 innings over three starts since restarting his rehab assignment. While the results haven't been great, he's hoping that his next start will be enough to show that he's ready to join the Rangers. "After my last start [July 22], I thought I could definitely be here and contribute," said Lewis.

Colby Lewis (elbow) allowed three runs on four hits over five innings in a rehab start Sunday with Double-A Frisco.

He had no walks and finished with five strikeouts. Lewis has been out all season due to elbow surgery, but is hoping to rejoin the Rangers in August.

Colby Lewis (elbow) will make his next minor league rehab start Sunday with Double-A Frisco.

It was originally reported that he would move up to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, but there has been a change in plans. Lewis, who is working his way back from elbow surgery, allowed three runs in three innings in his latest rehab start on Monday. He's hoping to rejoin the Rangers' rotation in August.

Colby Lewis (elbow) will make his next minor league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Around Rock.

Lewis allowed three earned runs in three innings Monday with Double-A Frisco. The right-hander is aiming to join the Rangers' starting rotation in early August, but he'll need to post some better results in the minors. He is on his way back from July 2012 elbow surgery.

Colby Lewis (elbow) was charged with four runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rehab start with Double-A Frisco Wednesday.

Lewis gave up four hits and one walk while striking out one, throwing 45 pitches on the night. It's obviously not the bottom line he was looking for, but the most important thing is how he felt. Lewis is shooting to rejoin the Rangers' rotation in early August.