Texas Rangers Selected Michel Otanez From Triple-A
The Rangers added pitcher Michel Otanez to the active roster while moving Cole Winn to the 60-day injured list.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Baseball
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The Texas Rangers selected the contract of pitcher Michel Otanez from the Triple-A Round Rock affiliate. To accommodate the move, the team placed pitcher Cole Winn on the 60-day injured list and optioned pitcher Robby Ahlstrom to the minor leagues.
Why it matters
The roster moves were necessary to manage active and 40-man roster spots for the final stretch of the season. The team is balancing internal development with current availability in its bullpen.
Michel Otanez arrives with a 4.42 ERA across 50 appearances in Round Rock. Meanwhile, Robby Ahlstrom departs the major league roster holding a 6.08 ERA in 42 appearances.
The players
Michel Otanez
He is a professional pitcher who spent the 2026 season with the Triple-A Round Rock Express.
Cole Winn
He is a professional pitcher who has appeared in 51 games for the Texas Rangers during the 2026 season.
Robby Ahlstrom
He is a professional pitcher who recorded a 6.08 ERA in 42 games for the Rangers this year.
Texas Rangers
The professional baseball organization based in Arlington that competes in the American League West division.
The details
The Rangers utilized the move to the 60-day injured list for Cole Winn, who had previously been on the 15-day list since August 31, to clear space on the 40-man roster. Robby Ahlstrom was optioned to Triple-A to vacate a spot on the 26-man active roster for Otanez.
Timeline
Cole Winn was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 31, 2026.
The Texas Rangers selected Michel Otanez to the active roster on September 18, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These roster maneuvers reflect the standard late-season churn as teams adjust their bullpens to account for injuries and individual performance. Such shifts often dictate the final rotation depth available for the remainder of the schedule.
The move to the 60-day injured list officially ends Cole Winn's availability for the remainder of the current season. Michel Otanez will now be available in the bullpen for the final weeks of the schedule.
The takeaway
Front offices often shuffle minor league depth during the final weeks of the season to evaluate talent for future years. This transaction provides the coaching staff with a fresh arm while allowing injured players time to focus on off-season recovery.
Further reading
For more updates on the roster, visit the Arlington Baseball section.
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