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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Narrowly misses quality start
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:43 PM
Leiter took a no-decision Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Leiter really worked to try and make it through six frames for the second time this year, firing a season-high 105 pitches, but a Darell Hernaiz single brought his outing to an end with two outs in the sixth. The hard-throwing right-hander was perhaps a bit fortunate to have surrendered only three runs, considering he gave up a season-high seven knocks and fanned a season-low three. Leiter owns a dicey 4.87 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings, though he does have a favorable matchup up next versus the Pirates. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Moves up order
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 8:50 PM
Jung batted fourth and went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Jung had a two-run home run in the seventh inning and scored the go-ahead run in the ninth. He's slowly inched up the batting order since returning from a two-game absence attributed to being banged up. In his seven games back, Jung batted ninth, then eighth, then sixth and finally cleanup. He had four hard-hit balls Thursday and lives in the 80th percentile (50 percent) in that category. Putting him higher in the order could lead to more RBI opportunities; Jung entered Thursday with the just three runs driven in over 15 games played. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Makes fifth straight start
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 8:25 PM
Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Duran gave the Rangers a cushion with a two-run single in the ninth inning. His name popped up in the starting lineup for a fifth consecutive game, this time as a replacement for the resting Corey Seager. His previous starts came at third base for a banged up Josh Jung and in the outfield for the then-injured Wyatt Langford, both of whom are back and played Thursday. The steal was the third in the last four games for Duran, who stole 11 bags in a part-time role last season. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Returns to field
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 8:16 PM
Langford started in center field and went 1-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Langford defended a position for the first time in three games since returning from a quad injury. That he felt well enough to steal is good sign. It was the second steal of the season for Langford, who swiped 22 bags (caught six times) in 2025. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Receiving rest Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:03 PM
Jansen is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Jansen will receive a breather for Thursday's matinee game after he started behind the dish both of the previous two nights. Kyle Higashioka will step in at catcher and form a battery with starting pitcher Jack Leiter in the series finale. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Receiving day off against lefty
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:01 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Carter has now been left out of the starting lineup five times through the Rangers' first 19 games, with each absence coinciding with Texas facing a left-handed starter. Though Carter's overall volume of playing time will remain suppressed if the Rangers continue to treat him as a strict platoon player, the 23-year-old has more than held his own versus righties thus far, producing a .238/.385/.452 slash line (145 wRC+) over 52 plate appearances against them. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Not starting in series finale
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 12:56 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series and has now hit the bench for all five of the Rangers' matchups with left-handed starting pitchers this season. Platoon mate Andrew McCutchen will replace Pederson in the lineup at designated hitter and will bat sixth. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Getting first day off Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 11:41 AM
Seager is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Seager will receive his first day off of the season after he started each of the Rangers' first 18 contests. Ezequiel Duran will fill in at shortstop for Seager, who is batting just .152 through 13 games in April but has contributed three home runs, eight RBI, seven runs and one stolen base. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Remains at DH
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:31 AM
Langford served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Langford made a second straight start as the DH since returning from a quad injury that cost him three games. He's 2-for-7 with a walk in his two games back. For the season, Langford is batting just .183 (11-for-60) with one home run, three RBI, one steal and two walks over 15 contests. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Logs another scoreless outing
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:23 AM
Latz retired all three batters faced in a scoreless eighth inning of Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Latz didn't allow a hit or run for the sixth time in eight appearances. Batters were 0-for-29 against him to start the season before Max Muncy took him deep April 10, and they're just 3-for-35 overall off the left-hander. Latz competed for a rotation spot during spring training but struggled, giving up 14 earned runs over 15.2 innings, and eventually began 2026 in the bullpen. He's not yet part of the group that's been given save opportunities, but Latz has emerged as a trusted late-inning arm for manager Skip Schumaker. |
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Marc Church Marc Church Booted from 40-man roster
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:54 PM
The Rangers designated Church for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Church has given up four earned runs over 4.2 innings in the minors this year, and he'll now give up his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Moved to 60-day IL
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:50 PM
The Rangers transferred Bradford (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Bradford has been working his way back from an internal brace procedure and made his first rehab start April 3, but his second outing has since been delayed, and his move to the 60-day IL suggests he isn't close to returning. He'll remain sidelined until at least late May, and he'll give up his place on the 40-man roster to help make room for Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Up from Triple-A
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:25 PM
The Rangers selected Quantrill's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Quantrill has made three starts at Round Rock so far this year and owns a 5.14 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 14 innings. The Rangers are short on bullpen arms after losing Chris Martin (biceps) and Luis Curvelo (shoulder) to the injured list Wednesday, so Quantrill could be tapped for long-relief duties while in the majors. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Headed to injured list
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:18 PM
The Rangers placed Curvelo on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Curvelo threw just two pitches Tuesday before leaving the game with an injury, and he's now set to miss at least the next 15 days as well. With Chris Martin (biceps) also landing on the IL on Wednesday, Gavin Collyer and Cal Quantrill will come up from the minors to fill the openings in Texas' pitching staff. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Placed on injured list
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:14 PM
The Rangers placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a bicep injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martin was pulled from his appearance Tuesday after throwing just five pitches in one-third of an inning, and he'll now be held out of action for the rest of the month after suffering a biceps injury. He'll be joined on the injured list by Luis Curvelo (shoulder), and the Rangers will bring up Gavin Collyer and Cal Quantrill from Triple-A Round Rock to round out the active roster. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Idle Wednesday
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:55 PM
Burger isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Burger will get a day to rest Wednesday after going 3-for-8 with two homers and five RBI through the first two games of the series. Joc Pederson will fill in for him at first base, moving Wyatt Langford into the DH spot while Ezequiel Duran patrols left field. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford In lineup as expected
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:48 PM
Langford (quadriceps) will serve as Texas' designated hitter and bat second against the Athletics on Tuesday.
Analysis: Langford managed to avoid a trip to the injured list after suffering a right quad strain Friday, and he'll now return to the starting nine following a three-game absence. The 24-year-old has started slow this season, slashing just .170/.185/.340 with a homer, three RBI and four runs scored through his first 54 plate appearances. He'll have an opportunity to turn things around Tuesday, however, as lefty Jeffrey Springs will be on the mound for the A's, and Langford boasts an .828 OPS against southpaws in his MLB career. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Extends hit streak
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 8:36 AM
Jung went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Jung extended a hit streak to five games with an eighth-inning double that drove in the Rangers' final two runs. A rocky start to the season has given way to modest production since Jung's return from a two-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. Since rejoining the starting nine, Jung is 5-for-13 with two doubles, two RBI and three runs over the last four contests. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Expected to play Tuesday
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 7:57 PM
Langford (quadriceps) is expected to be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Langford hasn't seen any action since Saturday after suffering a right quadriceps strain, but it seems he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Grant notes that Tuesday will be a strong spot to shuttle Langford back into the starting nine with a southpaw in Jeffrey Springs scheduled to toe the rubber in the second game of a four-game series. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Idle Monday
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 5:36 PM
Jansen is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Athletics on Monday.
Analysis: Jansen will be on the bench for the start of Monday's series opener while Kyle Higashioka serves behind home plate and bats sixth. In eight games since April 1, Jansen has gone 4-for-23 (.174) with two RBI and nine strikeouts. |
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