Alexi Ogando (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.

Ogando is currently working his way back from a strained right groin. He had a 2.08 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 35/7 K/BB ratio in 34 2/3 innings prior to the injury. Barring any setbacks, he could rejoin the Rangers' bullpen later this month.

Alexi Ogando (groin) is expected to begin mound workouts at some point next week.

Ogando has been out since June 11 with a strained right groin and is expected to remain on the shelf through the All-Star break. He had a 2.08 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 35/7 K/BB ratio in 34 2/3 innings before the injury.

Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday that Alexi Ogando (groin) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

An awful blow for the Rangers, who are suddenly losing pitchers left and right. Ogando suffered the injury in a spot start Sunday, but has been an important part of the Rangers' bullpen this season. He is scheduled to get an injection Tuesday to accelerate the healing process, but he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break.

The Rangers won't get the results of Alexi Ogando's right groin MRI until Tuesday morning.

Ogando strained the groin Sunday while legging out a bunt single in San Francisco. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com wrote Sunday night that the right-hander is likely headed for the 15-day disabled list, but an official decision won't be made in that regard until probably Tuesday afternon.

T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that the Rangers may be close to putting Alexi Ogando on the disabled list.

Ogando left Sunday's game after straining his right groin while beating out a bunt single against the Giants. "Right now it feels pretty bad," Ogando said in the clubhouse. "Tomorrow I will get an MRI but right now it doesn't feel good." Ogando's next start, scheduled for Saturday against the Astros, is in doubt.

Alexi Ogando left Sunday's game after straining his right groin while beating out a bunt single against the Giants.

Ogando tossed three perfect innings, striking out a pair, prior to coming out of the game. He was replaced by Robbie Ross. Ogando was making a spot start and was told he'll return to the bullpen when Roy Oswalt and Derek Holland are ready to rejoin the rotation. Consider him day-to-day, though we'll have a better idea of his prognosis on Monday, when he is evaluated by doctors.

The Rangers have told Alexi Ogando that he'll return to the bullpen once Roy Oswalt and Derek Holland are ready to rejoin the rotation.

As expected. Ogando will make a spot start Sunday and would prefer to stay in the rotation, but the Rangers like what he gives them in relief. Manager Ron Washington thinks Ogando should be able to throw around 60 pitches against the Giants.

Alexi Ogando will start Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Derek Holland.

Ogando might not be able to go more than four or five innings, but he still makes for an intriguing streamer option in mixed fantasy leagues versus light-hitting San Fran. The 28-year-old right-hander has registered a sparkling 2.27 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 33/7 K/BB ratio in 31 2/3 innings this season out of the Texas bullpen.

Alexi Ogando continued his dominion over major league hitters on Tuesday, retiring all four Royals faced in a 7-3 setback.

Ogando has been practically untouchable this season with a 0.45 ERA and 0.50 WHIP. His 21/2 K/BB ratio is remarkable.

Alexi Ogando notched the save in Friday's win over the Twins.

Ogando allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work for his first major league save. Joe Nathan was given his second straight day off, but Rangers manager Ron Washington said after the game that his closer job is not in jeopardy.

Alexi Ogando pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings Friday in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Giants.

Ogando figures to be the Rangers' fifth starter if Neftali Feliz opens the season on the disabled list. Otherwise, it's back to the bullpen with him. He'll still be worth using in AL-only leagues as a setup man, but he'll only be an option in shallow mixed leagues if he's starting games.

Rangers manager Ron Washington confirmed Thursday that Alexi Ogando will head into camp as a starter.

Ogando seems likely to be in the Rangers' bullpen on Opening Day, but there's no harm in stretching him out during spring training in case a hole needs to be filled because of a injury. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a cool 3.51 ERA and 126/43 K/BB ratio in 169 innings (29 starts) last season. He'll make a fine long reliever or setup man.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said that he'll try to stay away from using Alexi Ogando in Game 4 of the World Series against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Everybody else is available out of the bullpen, though Game 6 ALCS starter Colby Lewis will not be. Ogando has pitched in all three World Series games thus far, but he's struggled mightily. Ogando gave up four runs -- three earned -- on three hits, two walks and a homer in Game 3. He's notched just one total inning in the World Series and surrendered seven base runners. A night off might do him some good. Ogando was stellar in the ALCS and ALDS.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said that he'll try to stay away from using Alexi Ogando in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Tigers on Thursday.

Ogando threw 39 pitches over two innings in Game 4 on Wednesday, so he would likely only pitch in an emergency situation. "That's not to say if we need to get one out or one inning, he won't be used ... if it's a winning situation," said Washington. "But I'd like to stay away from Ogando if we can." Ogando, who was moved to the bullpen following the regular season, has one run over 8 1/3 innings during the postseason while striking out nine and walking two.

Alexi Ogando would not have been available to pitch in Game 2 of the ALCS Sunday, but he could be at Texas' disposal on Monday.

Ogando's availability Monday would certainly be a nice silver-lining for the Rangers after Game 2 was postponed by a day. Ogando, who was a starter during the regular season, struck out three over two shutout innings in Game 1's 3-2 victory over the Tigers Saturday, logging 32 pitches. The youngster who posted a stellar 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 126/43 K/BB ratio in 169 innings (29 starts) this season also tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief against the Rays during the ALDS. He has been an excellent addition to an already stellar bullpen.

Rangers manager Ron Washington confirmed Wednesday that Alexi Ogando will remain in the bullpen for the ALCS.

Ogando, who was a starter during the regular season, tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief against the Rays during the ALDS. The Rangers haven't set their rotation for the ALCS yet, but C.J. Wilson is expected to be followed by some sequence of Derek Holland, Colby Lewis and Matt Harrison.

Alexi Ogando will pitch out of the bullpen this October.

Ogando posted a stellar 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 126/43 K/BB ratio in 169 innings (29 starts) this season, but he was a reliever one year ago and doesn't have the built-up endurance to carry on into the postseason rotation. He should do fine in a setup role.

Alexi Ogando tossed two perfect innings Saturday against the Mariners.

He struck out two, walked none and threw 19 out of 28 pitches for strikes in the abbreviated outing. His early exit was planned, as the Rangers are expected to use him in relief during the playoffs. Ogando has a 3.54 ERA and 125/43 K/BB ratio over 168 innings this season.

Alexi Ogando is likely to be moved into a setup role for postseason play.

Rangers manager Ron Washington insists he hasn't lost faith in Ogando's ability to start despite the righty's second-half struggles. But, with C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis, Derek Holland and Matt Harrison fully capable of filling the four postseason rotation spots, moving Ogando to the bullpen makes sense. Ogando will make his final start of the season on September 24 against the Mariners.

Alexi Ogando won't start again until September 24.

Rangers manager Ron Washington insists that Ogando's spot in the rotation isn't in jeopardy, but the team will do everything they can to get him extra rest down the stretch. Though he pitched well in his most recent start, Ogando holds a 4.70 ERA in the second half as he tires in his first year as a starter.