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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Derek Holland is a free agent after the Texas Rangers declined their $11 million option on his contract and instead chose to pay the left-hander a $1.5 million buyout.The AL West champions announced the move Monday, but left open the possibility of re-signing Holland.Holland was part of Texas only two World Series teams in 2010 and 2011, but has missed significant time because of injuries the past three seasons.The Rangers appreciate the many contributions that Derek Holland has made to this franchise, both on the field and in the community, general manager Jon Daniels said in a statement. While todays action doesnt necessarily close the door on our future interest in Derek, we want to thank him for the impact he has made here.In 179 career games for Texas, Holland is 62-50 with a 4.35 ERA. 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CINCINNATI -- Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw missed his teammates so much that he flew from Los Angeles to Cincinnati just to work out with them.The injured left-hander threw on flat ground Friday before their game against the Reds, the last step before he throws off a mound in the bullpen for the first time in more than a month.I feel good so far, said Kershaw, who has been sidelined since June 26 with a herniated disk. Its a one-step-at-a-time thing. I throw a bullpen [session] tomorrow. Thats another step. Ive been throwing for the last week and a half, and I havent had any problems.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was as happy to see Kershaw as Kershaw was to be with the team.Hes in good spirits, Roberts said. Part of it is because hes healthy and part of it is getting back with his teammates and getting reacquainted.The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and 2014 Most Valuable Player is expected to pitch off a mound Saturday for the first time since throwing in a simulated game July 16. That step followed an aggressive rehab program and aggravated his symptoms, leading to a complete shutdown.Kershaw, who was 11-2 with a 1.79 ERA when he was injured, is optimistic hell have better results this time.We got to the point the last time where I was throwing off thhe mound, he said.dddddddddddd This time, Ive done everything I need to do. We gave it a shot the first time, and we were pretty aggressive. There were no signs that it would backfire, but it did. This time, weve been more conservative.Roberts expects Kershaw to throw 20 to 25 pitches Saturday and, if all goes well, 40 in another bullpen session Tuesday in Los Angeles.Kershaw was asked why he decided to rejoin his teammates in Cincinnati.Skyline Chili, he said, smiling, mentioning a local delicacy. Its fun to be on the road with the guys. Its no fun watching on TV. I like being on the road.Roberts also said left-hander Rich Hill, who has been on the disabled list since July 18 with a left middle finger blister, likely will be activated next week and make his Dodgers debut after being acquired in an Aug. 1 trade with the Oakland Athletics.Hill threw 75 pitches in a simulated game Thursday at the Dodgers spring training facility before joining the team Friday in Cincinnati. Hill said he expects to make his debut Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Orange County Register.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '