That leaves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, a three-time All-Star who has had a down year to this point, as the biggest name to watch on the Braves roster between now and Thursday.

Josh Smith hit a two-run home run, Wyatt Langford had a bases-clearing double and the surging Texas Rangers piled up eight runs in the first three innings in an 8-1 victory over the struggling Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young sat inside the home dugout at Globe Life Field six days ago and acknowledged that, while recent trends had been positive, the week ahead was set to “determine a lot” about the team’s trade deadline directions.

The Atlanta Braves have officially filled a fourth spot in the rotation. They announced Monday morning that right-hander Erick Fedde has reported to the team, and he will be the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. In a corresponding move, reliever Hunter Stratton has been sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Marcus Semien came through for the Rangers with a walk-off single to win the game against the Braves on Saturday.