ARLINGTON – Slugger Joey Gallo returned to the majors with the Rangers on Monday.

The Rangers added Gallo from Triple-A Round Rock to replace outfielder Drew Stubbs, who went on the disabled list because of an injured right toe. The injury is similar to turf toe.

The Rangers earlier put outfielder Shin-Soo Choo on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. They replaced him with outfielder Jared Hoying, of Round Rock

With second baseman Rougned Odor expected to begin a suspension of undetermined length this week, the Rangers could not afford to carry a player who would be unavailable for any length of time. They must go with a 24-man roster during Odor’s absence.

Gallo, who recently began playing first base, was hitting .265 with eight homers in 83 at-bats with Round Rock. He has cut his strikeouts rate in the Pacific Coast League from 45 percent last season to 28.9 percent.

Gallo could have a brief stay. They likely will promote middle infielder Jurickson Profar from Round Rock to fill in when second baseman Rougned Odor begins a suspension for his role in a brawl with Toronto. The Rangers cannot fill Odor’s spot during the suspension.

Jared Hoying made his major-league debut at age 27 with a start in left field against the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Jeff Banister expects to use Hoying and Rayn Rua in left with rookie Nomar Mazara back to right while Choo is out.

Hoying was hitting .319 with seven homers and 32 RBI in addition to playing outstanding defense, according to Triple-A Round Rock manager Jason Wood.

The Rangers also have Delino DeShields, the opening day center fielder, with Round Rock. General manager Jon Daniels said the club considered Hoying’s strong play and the desire to have DeShields continue to work on his game.

"Jared has earned this," Daniels said. "It was an easy recommendation for our guys to make."