TEX pen showing age—and depth

Suddenly in September, with 12 games remaining against OAK and LAA, the Rangers bullpen is beginning to show signs of wear and tear. Following a disastrous outing and blown save on Thursday vs. CLE, 37-year-old closer Joe Nathan (RHP, TEX), was unavailable this past weekend after complaining of a "slight dead arm" stretch.  Nathan will reportedly be ready to go again Tuesday after a four-day rest.

But Nathan isn't the only hurting TEX RP.  Mike Adams (RHP, TEX) won't be available until Tuesday at the earliest due to a recent cortisone injection intended to relieve a tight right trapezius muscle.  Adams has been scored up on three of his last five outings, has yet to record a...