The Texas Rangers released left-hander Ross Detwiler on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment last week and went through waivers unclaimed.
The 29-year-old Detwiler refused an assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent. He was 0-5 with a 7.12 ERA in 17 games spanning 43 innings for Texas this season.
Before joining the Rangers, Detwiler spent six seasons with the Washington Nationals and posted a 20-32 record with one save and a 3.82 ERA in 471 innings as a starter and reliever.
The Rangers will be responsible for Detwiler’s $3.45 million salary should he sign with another team.