The following season in 1976, the Rangers moved Byrd up to AA baseball, where he joined the San Antonio Brewers of the Texas League, where Byrd once again posted a 7–11 record, however his ERA went up to 5.22, as well as 106 walks in 143 innings pitched.
The following season in 1976, the Rangers moved Byrd to AA baseball with the San Antonio Brewers of the Texas League. He had a 7-11 record again but his ERA increased to 5.22 and he walked 106 batters in 143 innings pitched.