RHP Nick Tepesch was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday and assigned to the A's Triple-A affiliate in Nashville. Tepesch pitched one game for the Dodgers, allowing seven hits and five runs in four innings at Pittsburgh on Friday before being designated for assignment. He began the season in the Texas Rangers organization. He has compiled a 7-2 record at Triple-A this season.

RHP Nick Tepesch was claimed by the Athletics off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the day, and LHP Eric Surkamp was designated for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster. Tepesch was assigned to Triple-A Nashville.

RHP Nick Tepesch was brought up from Triple-A Oklahoma and given the start. He lasted just four innings and took the loss when he gave up five runs on seven hits. It was his first start in the major leagues since September 2014. He did not play in 2015 because elbow issues and spent the 2016 season in Triple-A before making his 40th career big league start Friday.

RHP Nick Tepesch's contract was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma and he started Friday night.

RHP Nick Tepesch was signed to a minor league deal by the Dodgers on Monday. Tepesch opted out of his contract with the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Hours after the signing, he was sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make a start against his former team, Triple-A Round Rock Express. Tepesch owns a 4.56 ERA in 219 major league innings, all with Texas. Tepesch pitched in 42 games for the Rangers over the 2013 and 2014 seasons before being non-tendered by the Rangers in the offseason.

Tepesch (elbow) will have Thoracic surgery next week, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Tepesch will almost certainly miss the remainder of the 2015 season because of the procedure, but should return in 2016. The team hasn't produced an official timetable yet, but that will likely come at some point following the procedure.

Tepesch (elbow) has had his rehab shut down again after he felt a tingling sensation in his right hand, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The report further notes that Tepesch has been examined for symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, though it's unclear whether the righty is indeed suffering from that ailment. Either way, he remains out indefinitely, as this is his second setback in the last few weeks.

Tepesch (elbow) suffered a setback last week and was shut down for an undetermined amount of time, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Tepesch's timetable remains unclear, but the setback could keep him out through the remainder of the 2015 season if it's anything major. That's unclear at this point, but the team should provide an update when or if he begins throwing again.

Texas Rangers pitcher Nick Tepesch was shut down after suffering a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury last week, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Texas Rangers pitcher Nick Tepesch was shut down after suffering a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury last week, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tepesch does not have a timetable for return.

Tepesch (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Monday, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

Tepesch was expected to be out until at least the end of May as he deals with a nerve irritation in his right elbow, but the move was more likely done to clear room on the roster for the newly acquired Josh Hamilton than a change in his recovery timetable.

Tepesch has been diagnosed with nerve irritation in his right elbow and will not throw for three weeks, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Tepesch struggled mightily in spring training, giving up a whopping 20 runs on 28 hits in 17.1 innings, and it seems the elbow issue may have played a big part. He will start the year on the DL at Triple-A Round Rock, and with a three-week shutdown period expected, Tepesch may have to wait until late May to make his debut.

Tepesch was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports.

It's official, Tepesch will not make the Rangers' rotation out of camp, but he remains one of the top options to jump in if an injury befalls one of the starters.

Tepesch rebouded from a poor initial start this spring with 3.1 scoreless innings Thursday.

Tepesch allowed seven runs while retiring just four batters in his spring debut last week but was much improved in his second appearance. There are two spots open at the back of the Texas rotation, and Tepesch is expected to get heavy consideration for one of them.

Tepesch will compete with Ross Detwiler and Nick Martinez for the Rangers' fifth starter spot this spring, the team's official site reports.

Detwiler is considered the early favorite, and eventually, the Rangers are expected to have Martin Perez back in the mix following Tommy John surgery. Tepesch has been working on his changeup, and shortening his delivery this offseason. If he ends up in the rotation again, his low strikeout rate (5.4 K/9 last season) makes him a risky option even in AL-only formats.

Tepesch struck out two and walked four while giving up six runs -- five earned -- on six hits over 4.1 innings against the A's on Friday night.

The 2014 campaign ends for Tepesch with a 4.36 ERA to his name, and what seems to be an almost certain ticket for Triple-A to begin 2015. His destination may hinge on the health of the Rangers' other starters, and the moves made by the front office during the winter, but he's shown the ceiling of a No. 5 starter thus far in parts of two big league seasons.

Tepesch allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in seven innings in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Angels on Sunday.

That makes two straight one-run outings for Tepesch. He's allowed eight runs in four starts in September. His ERA moved to 4.14 as a result of the start. He'll be back on the mound Friday against the Athletics.

Tepesch pitched six quality innings Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out one in the victory over the A's.

At best, Tepesch has been at times serviceable this season, as Tuesday's start was his 10th quality outing on the year. In 20 starts (114.2 innings), Tepesch has a 4.47 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a mediocre 51:38 K:BB. His next start is set for Sunday on the road against the Angels.

Tepesch was tagged for three runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings in a losing effort Wednesday.

The Rangers' rotation plans for the final weeks of the season are murky, but Tepesch could continue to take the ball every fifth day as the organization attempts to assess their plans for him in 2015 and beyond.

Tepesch (4-9) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings against the Royals.

It was a quality start for Tepesch, but he didn't receive much run support or help from his defense. The right-hander's 4.15 K/9 is the worst among pitchers with at least 100 innings. With off days, Tepesch's spot in the rotation doesn't come up until next Wednesday against the Angels.

Tepesch will be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

Tepesch is scheduled to start Wednesday's series final in Kansas City, against whom he yielded six runs on seven hits and three walks to go with two strikeouts in 6.1 innings on Aug. 23.