Ronel Blanco faces Cy Young candidate Tyler Mahle. Featuring discussion on other key players and potential outcomes.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros on Saturday. Texas is 24-22 overall and 16-9 in home games. The Rangers have an 11-2 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

The Texas Rangers placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder fatigue. The move was retroactive to Monday.

Rangers closer Chris Martin is headed to the injured list with shoulder discomfort. Find out more about the bullpen at MLB Trade Rumors.

NEW YORK — The Rangers acknowledged the obvious on Tuesday, opting to give Chris Martin a break after two abortive outings and placed him on the 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue. The move was retroactive to Monday.

Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after Texas rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

Preview the May 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

NEW YORK — Once again, Chris Young thinks the Rangers have evaded catastrophe in the bullpen. As the week began, the Rangers were anxiously awaiting yet another MRI reading on yet another relief pitcher, but Young was optimistic Chris Martin had dodged serious trouble.

Joc Pederson broke a tie with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, Wyatt Langford hit a solo shot in a two-run seventh and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday night.