ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran right-handed reliever Chris Martin was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Monday after being reinstated from his third injured list stint this season because of a right shoulder issue.

The Rangers later Monday before the trade deadline acquired 25-year-old rookie left-hander Adam Macko from Toronto for utility player Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan.

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