Mike Adams took a loss in relief after giving up a run and three hits in the 10th inning Thursday against the A's.

The rally started on a little roller down the third-base line that just wouldn't go foul. Two more singles followed to hand Adams his second loss. It's not all bad news, though: since Joe Nathan pitched on a third straight day today, Adams might be in line for a save chance on Saturday.

Rangers manager Ron Washington acknowledged that Mike Adams (calf) could be sidelined several days.

Adams was struck in the left calf by a line drive during an exhibition game Tuesday against Diablos Rojos of the Mexican League. He only suffered a contusion, but it's obviously affecting his ability to deliver pitches. The setup man should avoid the disabled list and be ready to make regular-season appearances by early next week.

Mike Adams suffered a bruised left calf on Tuesday.

Adams was struck by a line drive during an exhibition game. The Rangers don't open their regular season schedule until Friday, so he should be able to make a full recovery in time. The 33-year-old setup man registered a stellar 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings last year between San Diego and Texas.

Mike Adams (groin) is expected to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Dodgers.

Adams was a couple of weeks behind the other pitchers in Rangers camp when he arrived in Surprise, Arizona due to offseason groin surgery. But he's caught up quickly and should be 100 percent come Opening Day.

Mike Adams (groin) has been cleared for all baseball activities after undergoing surgery in January.

Adams will workout with the team next week and expects to be ''about a week or two behind'' when spring training begins. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have scheduled for him to throw his first bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday.

Mike Adams (groin surgery) has begun playing long toss.

Adams underwent surgery on January 3 and was given a timetable of 4-6 weeks before he returned to action. The long toss is the first step in the recovery process, and it's not clear when he might be able to begin throwing from a mound. He shouldn't need too many spring training appearances to be ready for the start of the season.

The Rangers and RHP Mike Adams avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.4 million contract.

Adams sees a hefty raise from his $2.535 million salary from 2011 after posting a superb 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings between San Diego and Texas last season. One of the best set-up men in the game, the 33-year-old right-hander can become a free agent next offseason.

Mike Adams is expected to begin throwing sessions Monday after undergoing hernia surgery last week.

Adams said he should be no more than a week behind other pitchers and that he is no longer experiencing pain following surgery. Coming off his best overall season in the majors last year, he'll serve as either the primary setup man or a seventh-inning pitcher for the Rangers in 2012.

Mike Adams underwent hernia surgery on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old right-hander is going to be behind the other pitchers in Rangers camp when spring training opens, but he's expected to be back to 100 percent by Opening Day. Adams posted a superb 1.47 ERA and 74/14 K/BB ratio in 73 2/3 innings between San Diego and Texas last season. He's an elite setup man.

Mike Adams picked up the win in Game 2 of the World Series, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's contest.

With the Rangers trailing 1-0, Adams got the job done despite giving up a two-out single and walk. He earned his second win of the 2011 postseason when Texas put two on the board in the bottom of the inning. Adams now owns a 2.45 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in the playoffs.

Mike Adams tossed a scoreless 11th inning to earn the win in Monday's Game 2 ALCS contest.

This is what the Rangers hoped for when they acquired Adams before this year's trade deadline. Although Adams has not been as dominant since joining the American League, he remains a premier reliever and a key component of the Rangers' postseason run.

Mike Adams failed to convert his second save on Thursday, serving up a two-run, walkoff homer to the Angels' Mark Trumbo.

Since losing his first game as a Ranger on August 2, Adams had tossed 7 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings heading into Thursday's contest. However, he's pitched only two hitless innings during his nine appearances for Texas, as opponents are batting 10-for-35 (.286) against him, versus a .197 career mark.

Mike Adams earned his first save of the season in Sunday's 5-3 defeat of the Indians.

Adams struck out one and retired all three batters he faced in the perfect frame. Neftali Feliz remains the Rangers' primary ninth-inning option, but Adams could vulture a few more save opportunities down the stretch.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said Mike Adams would close Sunday night if an opportunity presented itself with Neftali Feliz unavailable.

Feliz has pitched the last three days and will get the night off. Koji Uehara, also in contention for saves if Feliz needs a night off, has pitched three of the last four days. If you're in a daily league and still have the leeway to make roster changes, consider getting Adams into your lineup this evening.

Mike Adams' first outing for the Rangers did not go as planned, serving up a go-ahead homer to the Tigers' Brennan Boesch in the bottom of the eighth inning to earn the loss.

Welcome to the American League, Mr. Adams. The 32-year-old right-hander has been his normal brilliant self this season, but expect a small adjustment period as he acclimates to AL hitters, many of whom he has never pitched to.

Rangers general manager Jon Daniels refused to speculate on whether Mike Adams can pitch the ninth in the future.

While Daniels said that Adams is "capable" of closing ballgames, manager Ron Washington said that Adams and Koji Uehara would pitch the eight, with one "occasionally" pitching the seventh. Neither pitcher is currently a threat to Neftali Feliz's closer job, but a few more meltdowns could create a controversy.

Rangers acquired RHP Mike Adams from the Padres for LHP Robbie Erlin and RHP Joe Wieland.

Jon Daniels paid a hefty price, but the back end of the Rangers' bullpen is vastly improved. Adams is quietly one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, posting a ridiculous 1.66 ERA and 241/59 K/BB ratio over 217 innings dating back to the 2008 season. His success isn't just a product of PETCO, either. While Heath Bell would have been a rental, Adams remains under team control through 2012.

According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers have acquired Mike Adams, not Heath Bell, from the Padres.

Ken Rosenthal's initial report was apparently incorrect. Adams, 33, is actually a more dominant reliever than Bell and is under contract through the end of the 2012 season. He's posted a sparkling 1.13 ERA through 48 innings this season and will fit nicely into a setup role with the Rangers. Pitching prosepcts Robbie Erlin and Joe Wieland are headed San Diego's way.

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Phillies remain active in talks for the Padres' available relievers.

The Phillies have been connected to Heath Bell and Mike Adams for quite a while now, but Morosi hears that they prefer Adams because they could control him through 2012. Bell would merely be a rental for a contender.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that there is "a big gap" between what what the Padres are asking for and what the Yankees are willing to part with in exchange for Mike Adams.

We've been hearing for a while now that Adams being traded is less and less likely. Olney's colleague, Jerry Crasnick, reported Friday that the Padres were focused on moving Heath Bell, Chad Qualls, Aaron Harang and Ryan Ludwick, but not Adams. The setup man is under team control for one more year, but it's doubtful his value will ever be any higher.