The Rangers' pitching staff is down a two-time Cy Young award winner.

The team announced Tuesday that they granted Tim Lincecum his outright release after activating him from the 60-day disabled list, and electing to not add him to the 40-man roster.

Lincecum will be granted his outright release. — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 5, 2018

Cannot blame Rangers for trying on Lincecum. Worth the small investment of $1 million. If this is the end for Lincecum, hate to see him go out this way. Had some tremendous seasons and is an outstanding person. Not a hint of big-timer about him. Hope he can retire as a Giant. — Gerry Fraley (@gfraley) June 5, 2018

In end, there was no spot fort Lincecum in a bullpen that is performing very well over last month and, if a minor leaguer is called up, it should be Ricardo Rodriguez first. — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 5, 2018

Lincecum has had tremendous major league career. Rangers and he tried to take calculated risk on comeback. "Despite a lot of good intentions, lot of hard work," Jon Daniels said. "We didn't feel it was the right move to bring Tim up." — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 5, 2018

Lincecum made his 10th rehab appearance Sunday by pitching a scoreless inning for Triple-A Round Rock against Nashville.

Lincecum had a 5.68 ERA in 12.2 innings of rehab but he's allowed just one hit and no earned runs in his last four outings. The biggest issues he faced had been command of his secondary pitches and keeping his unique delivery in line.

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