Rangers optioned RHP Marc Church to Triple-A Round Rock.

Church has been shipped back to the minors to enable the Rangers to bring up a fresh arm for Wednesday’s contest against the division-rival Angels. The 24-year-old righty has posted a solid 3.86 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 5/6 K/BB ratio across 4 2/3 innings (five appearances) so far.