Officially signed by the team Tuesday afternoon, Adrian Houser moved right into the Chicago White Sox rotation by starting in the evening.

The White Sox are reportedly nearing a deal for pitcher Adrian Houser, who started the season in the Rangers' organization.

Righty Adrian Houser was granted his release from his minor league contract with the Rangers, the team announced. Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reports that Texas hopes to bring him back (presumably on a fresh minor league deal),

Houser was granted his release by the Rangers on Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.