The Texas Rangers fell 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, to suffer their third straight loss and a series sweep after optioning Kumar Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock. Rocker's last start was on Wednesday against the Rays,

TAMPA — A day after Kumar Rocker’s rough return to the active roster that included a pair of fundamental mistakes on a single decisive play, the Texas Rangers acknowledged that while the pitching prospect’s future remains bright, he needs more time in the minor leagues to polish off his game.

The Texas Rangers didn't really have a choice. Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker was rocked on Wednesday night by the Rays. And on Thursday, they sent him down to Triple-A, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News.