Volquez was placed on the 45-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.

Volquez (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Mariners after pitching one-third of an inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Texas manager Chris Woodward is leaning toward Volquez and Jonathan Hernandez as replacements for closer Jose Leclerc (shoulder), T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Volquez was informed Saturday that he'll be on the roster for Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

The Rangers added Volquez to their 60-man roster pool Thursday.

Volquez will open Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Volquez will open Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Volquez (elbow) was activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday and added to the Rangers' 40-man roster.

Volquez (elbow) will be activated off the injured list and join the Rangers' roster Sunday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Volquez (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Frisco.