Howard allowed five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings Thursday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.
Howard was seemingly in line for a more traditional starting role in this appearance after serving as a tandem starter with Taylor Hearn in each of his last two outings. However, Howard was hit hard early and was denied the opportunity to work even into the middle of the game. In three appearances since joining the Rangers, Howard has allowed eight earned runs across 7.1 frames while striking out nine and walking three.