Detwiler exited Thursday's game against the Mets in the seventh inning due to a left hamstring strain.

Detwiler's injury occurred after he had already recorded two outs in the inning, but he was unable to finish the frame. It's unclear how severe the strain was, but with the expanded rosters, the team has no reason to make any moves, so even if it is serious, he'll likely just sit for a while.

Detwiler will be in uniform and available to pitch out of the bullpen Friday against Chicago, David O'Brien of the AJC reports.

Despite having just signed with the Braves earlier Friday, Detwiler will join the team for Friday's series opener with the Cubs. He'll add left-handed depth out of the Braves' bullpen now that Jason Grilli (Achilles) has been lost for the season. The Braves optioned right-hander Jake Brigham to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear space on the roster for Detwiler.

Detwiler has signed a contract with the Braves, Ken Rosenthal of of Fox Sports reports.

After being released by the Rangers over the All-Star break, Detwiler quickly landed with the Braves on Friday. Detwiler joins Jason Frasor as the second reliever signed by Atlanta this week in an effort to add bullpen depth after Jason Grilli's season-ending injury.

Free-agent pitcher Ross Detwiler signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Fox Sports.

Free-agent pitcher Ross Detwiler signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Fox Sports. Detwiler was released by the Texas Rangers over the All-Star break and is expected to work out of the bullpen.

Detwiler was placed on unconditional release waivers Wednesday after refusing an outright assignment, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

One way or another, Detwiler will no longer be part of the Rangers organization after refusing an outright assignment to the minors. He's posted a decent track record dating back to his years with the Nationals, but struggled mightily with the Rangers this season. Over 17 games (seven starts) and 43 innings, the 29-year-old posted a 7.12 ERA and 1.91 WHIP with just a 28:20 K:BB ratio.

Texas Rangers pitcher Ross Detwiler was placed on unconditional release waivers Wednesday after refusing an outright assignment to the minor leagues, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Texas Rangers pitcher Ross Detwiler was placed on unconditional release waivers Wednesday after refusing an outright assignment to the minor leagues, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Detwiler had a 7.12 ERA in 43 innings split between the bullpen and rotation before being designated for assignment last week.

Detwiler was designated for assignment Saturday, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

Detwiler was awful in the starting rotation earlier this season, and he hasn't been any better in the bullpen since returning from a shoulder injury. He'll be replaced on the 25-man roster by Roman Mendez, who figures to see most of his work as a middle and long reliever.

Detwiler (shoulder) was removed from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, Rangers VP of Comm. John Blake reports.

Detwiler will join the Texas bullpen, but he may get another shot in the rotation down the road, despite posting a 0-5 record, 6.95 ERA and 22:15 K:BB ratio through seven starts before hitting the disabled list. However, with Matt Harrison (back) seemingly on track for a June return, Detwiler may need an injury or two in front of him to get that opportunity.

Detwiler (shoulder) pitched two innings in a rehab appearance Saturday night at Double-A Frisco, allowing one hit while striking out three, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Detwiler is slated to return as a member of the Rangers' bullpen moving forward, and pitched well in that role Saturday. It's unclear whether make another rehab outing in the minors or not, but he's likely close to rejoining the Rangers.

Detwiler (shoulder) will be used as a reliever when he comes off the DL, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Alex "Chi Chi" Gonzalez has been tabbed as Saturday's starter with Detwiler now slated to take on a relief role upon activation. It doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Detwiler struggled to a 6.95 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and .336 BAA in seven starts to begin the season.

Detwiler (shoulder) threw a side session this week and is expected to come off the DL this weekend, MLB Network Radio reports.

Detwiler is apparently feeling well and it sounds like it will be a short stay for him on the disabled list. He would presumably start Saturday's game, but if he cannot go, it will be Phil Klein who gets another turn in the rotation. Prior to Detwiler's bout with shoulder inflammation he had posted a 6.03 FIP in seven starts, so it would be best to take a wait-and-see approach if he does indeed get the start Saturday.

Texas Rangers pitcher Ross Detwiler, who is currently on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, is expected to be activated this weekend, according to MLB Network Radio.

Texas Rangers pitcher Ross Detwiler, who is currently on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, is expected to be activated this weekend, according to MLB Network Radio. The inflammation in Detwiler's shoulder has apparently subsided and he is a candidate to start Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Detwiler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with left shoulder inflammation, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Detwiler said he first felt soreness in his pitching arm during his most recent start Thursday, and after having team doctors take a look at him, the Rangers decided a DL move was the best course of action. Tanner Scheppers was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to fill out their 25-man roster, but the Rangers still need to identify a starter to assume Detwiler's rotation spot Wednesday in Boston. The top options would likely be Anthony Ranaudo or top prospect Alex Gonzalez.

Detwiler (0-3) had a no-decision Tuesday against the Astros, but only gave up one earned run in seven innings and struck out seven batters.

Detwiler's turnaround comes at a great time. He started four games in April, and the Rangers lost all four of those games. He finished that month with an 8.66 ERA and only struck out 10 total batters.

Detwiler allowed two runs on five hits, walking two and striking out five over 5.1 innings of a 2-1 loss to the Mariners Tuesday night.

Detwiler (0-3, 8.66 ERA) has struggled mightily so far this season. However, the Rangers opted to have him work on some glitches in his mechanics, and remain in the rotation for the time being. He still ran up a high pitch count (100 pitches, 61 for strikes), but this outing was a marked improvement over his previous outings, and likely insured he will get another turn or two in the rotation to see if he can build on this performance. That said, fantasy owners may prefer to take a wait and see approach.

Updating a previous report, Detwiler will not make his regularly scheduled start Sunday, according to the Rangers' official site.

Detwiler's rotation spot was considered safe despite a poor outing Sunday, but it now appears the left-hander will get at least one turn skipped. The plan is for Detwiler to take some time to work on his mechanics, with the intention of a return to the rotation. He'll likely have a short leash, however, and could be a shaky outing away from a more permanent transition to long relief.

Detwiler will remain in the rotation instead of moving to the bullpen, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.

Detwiler has tagged for five earned runs, including three home runs, in his last outing Sunday against Seattle. He only lasted 2.1 innings in that outing but is still scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Angels.

Detwiler was saddled with his second loss of the season Monday, allowing five runs in 5.1 innings of work.

This was actually an improvement for Detwiler, who allowed eight runs in 4.1 innings in his first start. The former National has been struggling thus far this season making the transition back to the rotation. He'll try to find some success when he makes his start against the Mariners this weekend.

Detwiler got rocked for eight runs- five earned- and nine hits, while striking out two and walking two, in 4.1 innings Wednesday against the A's.

It was Detwiler's first start since July 3, 2013, and he lasted only 4.1 innings. His command was terrible, and the Rangers defense coughed up four errors. Detwiler is scheduled to face the Angels on Monday for his next start.

Detwiler will open the season as the Rangers' fourth starter, MLB.com's TR Sullivan reports.

Yovani Gallardo will start on Opening Day, while the fifth and final spot in the rotation remains up for grabs, with Nick Tepesch and Nick Martinez the leading candidates. Detwiler's having a solid but unspectacular spring, and his first start lines up for Apr. 9 (Thursday) in Oakland.