The Rangers opted for Esteban German’s versatility over a seventh reliever for the divisional series, as Derek Holland and Dustin Nippert won the last two bullpen spots. The roster:
SP: Cliff Lee, C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis, Tommy Hunter
RP: Neftali Feliz, Darren Oliver, Darren O’Day, Alexi Ogando, Derek Holland, Dustin Nippert
C: Bengie Molina, Matt Treanor
IF: Michael Young, Elvis Andrus, Ian Kinsler, Mitch Moreland, Jorge Cantu, Andres Blanco, Esteban German
OF: Nelson Cruz, Josh Hamilton, Vladimir Guerrero, David Murphy, Julio Borbon, Jeff Francoeur