The Rangers today announced that left-handed pitcher Kyle Bird was optioned to Triple-A Nashville after Wednesday night’s game with the Los Angeles Angels.

The club will make a corresponding roster move prior to Friday’s game with the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers and Astros open a three-game series at 7:05 p.m.

Bird has no record and a 6.75 ERA (5.1 IP/4 H/4 R-ER) in five relief appearances over two stints with the Rangers (opening day-April 1; April 5-17) in his first Major League action.