Monday's news and notes from around the Texas Rangers organization...

-- Left-hander Martin Perez, on injury-rehabilitation assignment, allowed only two hits with nine strikeouts in five scoreless innings with Low-A Hickory. It was Perez's first appearance since April 29. He is on the disabled list because of a fracture in the non-pitching elbow.

-- The Rangers have scheduled a live batting practice session on Wednesday for little-used outfielder Carlos Tocci. He began play with three at-bats in 19 games since coming off the disabled list.

-- Left-hander Joe Palumbo returned from Tommy John surgery to work two scoreless innings with the rookie-level Arizona League team on Sunday.

-- Left-hander Yohander Mendez, demoted from the majors to the High-A Carolina League on a disciplinary matter, allowed three hits and one run in a start with Down East.

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