Rangers activate RHP Josh Sborz from 15-day IL

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The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Josh Sborz from the 15-day injured list prior to Thursday's home series finale against the Seattle Mariners.

He had been sidelined since April 7 with a right rotator cuff strain.

Sborz, 30, threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings over three relief appearances before landing on the injured list. He is in his fourth season with Texas and was 6-7