| News |
|---|
|
Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Stumbles in season debut
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:45 PM
Eovaldi (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Phillies, allowing five runs on eight hits and no walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It wasn't Eovaldi's finest performance versus a formidable Phillies lineup, as he yielded three extra-base hits (two home runs). Additionally, the veteran right-hander matched his season-worst marks in runs and hits from a year ago. Eovaldi, who was able to throw 80 pitches in his season debut, will be trying to right the ship and further up his pitch count in Baltimore against the Orioles for his second scheduled start of the season next week. |
|
Jake Burger Jake Burger Hot spring carries over
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:11 PM
Burger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Burger, who started at first base and batted cleanup, picked up where he left off in the Cactus League. The righty slugger posted a .327/.413/.592 slash line with four home runs and 14 RBI over 19 games in spring training. His spring production and Opening Day homer suggest a potential comeback for Burger, who endured a trying 2025 season. He dealt with a couple of soft-tissue injuries and eventually underwent offseason surgery to address a condition in his left wrist that bugged him during the season. |
|
Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Starts against lefty
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 9:52 PM
McCutchen started at designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a double in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: McCutchen got the start against Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez but was removed the moment a right-hander entered the game. The lefty-batting Joc Pederson pinch hit for McCutchen in the seventh inning. Those two are expected to make up a DH platoon to start the season. |
|
Evan Carter Evan Carter Opening in apparent platoon
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 12:17 PM
Carter is not in the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Phillies.
Analysis: Manager Skip Schumaker indicated during spring training that Carter will get some chances against left-handed pitching early in the season, but the outfielder will hit the bench Thursday with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez taking the ball for Philadelphia. Wyatt Langford shifts to center field while Sam Haggerty starts in left. Carter was limited to 63 big-league games last season and had a .728 OPS with five home runs and 14 steals. |
|
Tyler Wade Tyler Wade Headed to Round Rock
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:01 PM
The Rangers reassigned Wade to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Analysis: After failing to win a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Wade looks like he'll stick around in the organization as utility depth at Triple-A. The 31-year-old saw action in 60 big-league games for the Padres in 2025, slashing .206/.309/.252 with no home runs, one stolen base, 13 runs and nine RBI across 127 plate appearances. |
|
Josh Sborz Josh Sborz Misses out on Opening Day roster
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 4:39 PM
The Rangers reassigned Sborz to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sborz fell short in his bid for a spot in the Texas bullpen after yielding five earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out eight batters across nine innings during the Cactus League. The right-hander will likely to slot into a high-leverage role in the Round Rock bullpen and could merit consideration for a call-up if he's able to recapture the form that he displayed before undergoing shoulder surgery in November 2024. |
|
Austin Gomber Austin Gomber Denied Opening Day roster spot
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 4:36 PM
The Rangers reassigned Gomber to minor-league camp Wednesday.
Analysis: The Rangers closed out spring training with the top four members of the rotation all in optimal health, and with Kumar Rocker pitching well enough to beat out Jacob Latz for the fifth and final spot, Gomber never made much of a run at securing a starting role while he attended camp as a non-roster invitee. Gomber will serve as organization pitching depth for the Rangers this season and will likely slot into the rotation at Round Rock. |
|
Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Heading to minors
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 4:34 PM
The Rangers reassigned Quantrill to minor-league camp Wednesday.
Analysis: The Rangers closed out spring training with the top four members of the rotation all in optimal health, and with Kumar Rocker pitching well enough to beat out Jacob Latz for the fifth and final spot, Quantrill never made much of a run at securing a starting role while he attended camp as a non-roster invitee. He'll serve as organization pitching depth for the Rangers this season and will likely slot into the rotation at Round Rock. |
|
Mark Canha Mark Canha Staying in organization
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 4:29 PM
Canha told the Rangers on Wednesday that he will remain with the organization for the time being, despite not winning a spot on the Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: After he was unable to beat out Andrew McCutchen for a spot on the Opening Day squad as a reserve corner outfielder/designated hitter, Canha initially informed the Rangers that he didn't plan on reporting to Triple-A Round Rock. However, after evaluating his options, Canha appears to have had a change of heart and will stick around in the organization, at least temporarily. It's unclear if he intends to head to Round Rock when the Triple-A season gets underway Friday, or if he'll simply remain at extended spring training in Arizona. |
|
Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Shines in final spring outing
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:57 PM
Leiter allowed two hits and struck out six over four scoreless innings in Tuesday's exhibition start against the Royals.
Analysis: Leiter dazzled in his fifth and final spring start. Most impressive was his work putting away batters and strike-throwing ability. The right-hander didn't walk a batter over his final 12.2 spring innings and enters the regular season after posting a 3.38 ERA and an 18:3 K:BB rate in exhibition contests. Leiter lines up to make his first regular-season start next Monday on the road against the Orioles. |
|
Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Added to roster
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:46 PM
The Rangers selected McCutchen's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite remaining unsigned through the first couple weeks of spring training, McCutchen was able to hit the ground running after joining the Rangers on a minor-league pact. Over nine games in the Cactus League, McCutchen slashed .429/.556/.714 with one home run and a 6:5 BB:K across 27 plate appearances en route to securing his spot on the Opening Day roster. The 39-year-old is likely to fill the short side of a platoon at designated hitter with the left-handed-hitting Joc Pederson, though McCutchen may occasionally see action in the corner outfield. |
|
Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Placed on injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:31 PM
The Rangers placed Bradford (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Bradford is still working his way back from an internal brace procedure he had last June. The left-hander is expected to be ready for a rehab assignment soon and is looking at a potential season debut around May 1. |
|
Dairon Blanco Dairon Blanco Loses 40-man roster spot
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:17 PM
The Rangers designated Blanco for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Blanco was sent to minors camp by the Rangers immediately after being claimed off waivers in early March. The speedy outfielder is now set to go through the waivers process again. |
|
Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Goes on 10-day IL
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:15 PM
The Rangers placed Freeman (back) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Freeman will get a late start to the season after being diagnosed with a lumbar stress reaction in late February. He will be eligible for activation in early April but could be looking at an extended absence. |
|
Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Secures roster spot
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:21 AM
The Rangers are selecting McCutchen for their major-league roster, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: McCutchen was a late addition to spring training, signing with Texas as a non-roster invitee earlier this month. He slashed .444/.583/.778/1.361 in 24 plate appearances in Arizona. McCutchen is expected to serve primarily as a designated hitter against left-handers. |
|
Carter Baumler Carter Baumler Secures spot on Opening Day roster
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 9:31 PM
The Rangers informed Baumler on Monday that he's made the Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Baumler was told that he'd made the Opening Day roster when manager Skip Schumaker trotted out for a mound visit during Monday's exhibition against the Royals. The right-hander is expected to be deployed out of the bullpen to handle low-leverage situations after failing to surrender a run in eight spring appearances (9.1 innings). |
|
Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Slated for another bullpen
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 8:49 PM
Montgomery (elbow) will throw his fifth bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Montgomery has successfully completed four other bullpen sessions so far this spring, and he's slated to throw around 30 pitches during Tuesday's side session. If all goes according to plan, Grant mentions the southpaw will throw one more 30-pitch bullpen, and then potentially progress to two-inning sessions. There is still a long road ahead before Montgomery returns to game action, but it's a positive sign that he's feeling strong at this point in his recovery after undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery last April. |
|
Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Opening season at Triple-A
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:17 PM
Osuna was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Osuna hit .313 and swiped four bags over 13 spring games, but it wasn't quite enough to earn him a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. He got his first taste of big-league action a season ago, slashing .212/.313/.278 with two home run, 15 RBI, five stolen bases and 12 runs over 63 games, and he should be in line for more big-league opportunities at some point this year. |
|
Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Dispatched to Triple-A
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:12 PM
Curvelo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Curvelo struggled to a 5.68 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19.0 innings a season ago in the big leagues, and he wasn't able to show enough during spring training to secure a place in the Rangers' bullpen. He fared better at Triple-A in 2025, posting a 3.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with a 41:19 K:BB over 40.2 frames. |
|
Michael Helman Michael Helman Fails to crack Opening Day roster
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Helman was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Helman flashed some promise during spring training, slashing .233/.242/.575 with one home run, four RBI and two runs scored in 14 games, but he's slated to open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A following Monday's transaction. He hit .232 with five homers, 20 RBI, four stolen bases and 18 runs scored over 38 appearances a season ago for Texas, so he figures to be a candidate for a promotion later in the year. |
Connect With Us:
