Rangers' New Pitcher Makes Big Debut

Robby Ahlstrom, a 26-year-old lefty drafted by the Rangers, made his big league debut this week after a long journey, retiring all four batters he faced with strikeouts and a fastball clocking 94-97 mph. The Rangers traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Yankees in 2022 to acquire him and fellow pitcher Albert Abreu — who didn’t stick around — and Ahlstrom, who hadn’t even played pro ball before. Now a standout in the minors with elite WHIP, ERA, and strikeout numbers, Ahlstrom’s debut was a lifelong dream he shared with his brother, who never made it to the pros. He even quoted “The Rookie” to his brother when he got the call — a touching moment for both. Now focused on trusting his own game, Ahlstrom is ready to help a Rangers team in need of pitching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd2e5bee9c50bdf6