Dutch Goes Down

The bad news continues for the Rangers, but it’s good news for Robby Ross.

The Rangers today put Derek Holland on the disabled list with a combination of shoulder soreness and effects from a stomach virus that saw Dutch lose 15 pounds over the past two weeks.

Alexi Ogando, who was an All-Star as a starter for Texas in 2011, will move back into the starting rotation beginning on Sunday. Holland’s trip to the DL makes it even more important that Scott Feldman improve on his last two starts and give Texas quality innings on Saturday. Ogando hasn’t gone more than two innings in 2012 and it’s doubtful he’d go more than five on Sunday. Another bad Feldman start would tax the bullpen to a great degree.

To replace Holland on the roster, Tanner Scheppers has been called up from AAA Round Rock. This is where Robby Ross becomes a very…