Freeman recalled, Ahlstrom's contract selected in Rangers roster shuffle

The Rangers made a cluster of roster moves on June 1, selecting left-hander Robby Ahlstrom's contract from Triple-A Round Rock and recalling infielder Cody Freeman, according to the team and MLB.com.

Ahlstrom is set to make his major league debut. Freeman returned to the big league roster after a recent rehab assignment tied to a lumbar stress reaction.

Texas also recalled right-hander Luis Curvelo from Round Rock. To clear room on the roster, the Rangers placed Sam Haggerty on the bereavement list, put Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list and transferred Robert Garcia to the 60-day injured list.

The moves came as part of a broader reshuffling for the Rangers ahead of their game in St. Louis. The team confirmed the transactions in its official log and press release, and the roster changes were later reported by AP.

For Ahlstrom, the selection marks the next step in a call-up that will put him in position to appear in his first major league game. For Freeman, it is a quick return after his injury rehab stint.

The Rangers did not announce any additional changes tied to the transaction package.