ARLINGTON -- With outfielder Josh Hamilton hobbled by a sore left knee, the Rangers acquired outfielder Will Venable from the Padres on Tuesday for Minor League catcher Marcus Greene and a player to be named.To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rangers have designated Triple-A outfielder Michael Choice for assignment. 
Venable is expected to join the Rangers on Thursday in Detroit.
Venable is expected to join the Rangers on Thursday in Detroit.Venable, a left-handed hitter, was batting .258 with a .316 on-base percentage and a .378 slugging percentage for the Padres. In 283 at-bats, he had 10 doubles, three triples, six home runs and 11 stolen bases.Greene was a 16th-round pick in the 2013 MLB Draft.
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