Rangers ask release waivers on RHP Vicente Padilla

ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) -- The Texas Rangers are cutting their ties
with pitcher Vicente Padilla.

The Rangers put the right-hander on unconditional waivers Monday
for the purpose of releasing him. The Rangers say he's expected
to clear waivers and become a free agent on Wednesday.

The Rangers designated Padilla for assignment on Aug. 7,
beginning a 10-day period in which the club could trade or
release him, or assign him outright to the minor leagues.

Padilla was 8-6 with a 4.92 ERA in 18 starts for Texas this
season. Originally acquired in December 2005 in a trade with
Philadelphia, Padilla was 43-34 with a 4.90 ERA over the last
four seasons with the Rangers.