Mitch Moreland (elbow) was an option off the bench Saturday, and is sitting Sunday partly because of the left-handed James Paxton on the mound, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Moreland (elbow) was an option off the bench Saturday and is sitting Sunday partly because left-hander James Paxton is on the mound, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

Moreland seems to be doing well following some elbow soreness, and while he's not in the lineup Sunday, it sounds as though his return isn't far off. With right-hander Chase Anderson scheduled to pitch against the Rangers, his return, or lack thereof, should be telling in regards to his status.