ARLINGTON - Martin Perez put together his second consecutive scoreless rehab outing on Saturday, this time pitching for Frisco and then pronounced himself ready to return to the Rangers rotation. No decision, however, has been made.

Facing Springfield of the St. Louis organization, Perez, who has not pitched in the majors since April 29, allowed just two hits in six scoreless innings. That follows five scoreless innings in his first outing with Class A Hickory on Monday. Perez has allowed just seven baserunners (four hits, three walks) in 11 innings of work.

"I'm going to do what these guys decide, but I think these two outings have told them I'm ready," Perez said. "It's time for me to go out there and compete and help the team win."

Perez is coming back from inflammation in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right (non-pitching) elbow after offseason surgery to repair a broken bone.

Among the tests Perez passed Saturday was being able to field a bunt and not have any issues completing the play. The Rangers wanted him to get some real-time fielding practice since the injury was to his glove arm.

Briefly: C Robinson Chirinos' bases-loaded double in the fourth inning extended his streak of games with at least one extra-base hit to six. He has 12 RBIs in that stretch.

-- LHP Yohander Mendez posted his second consecutive quality start at Class A Down East after his mid-June demotion. Mendez went six innings and allowed one earned run. In two starts since going to Down East, he's allowed two earned runs, struck out 12 and walked just two in 13.1 innings pitched.

-- C Carlos Perez, also rehabbing in Frisco, homered for the second consecutive game.