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Rangers designate Harden for assignment (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Texas Rangers have designated pitcher Rich Harden for assignment and claimed right-hander Ryan Tucker on waivers from Florida. The moves were announced after the Rangers beat Tampa Bay 5-1 in Game 1 of the ALDS on Wednesday. Harden was left off the postseason roster after going 5-5 with a 5.58 ERA in 20 games, including 18 starts, this season.