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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Cleared to start Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:58 AM
Langford (ankle) will start in left field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI during Saturday's 7-1 win before being lifted from the game after six innings due to an apparent left ankle injury, which stemmed from fouling a pair of pitches off himself earlier in the contest. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, X-rays on Langford's foot returned negative, and the swelling in his ankle apparently subsided enough overnight for the 24-year-old to give it a go Sunday. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Up to 75 pitches Saturday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 AM
Montgomery (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Kenndi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Montgomery made his seventh rehab start, which he hopes will be his final one, and worked up to 75 pitches. He could potentially be an option for the next turn of the rotation, but Rangers manager Skip Schumaker would not commit to that. "I think it'd be unfair to him or for us if he's not right and ready to go during a time where we're in a situation where we're trying to win every single game," the manager said. "It doesn't do us any good or him any good if he's not ready." Once Montgomery is ready to go, the left-hander will be making his first appearance in an MLB game since Sept. 22, 2024. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Starts Saturday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:07 AM
Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Smith was called up after Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung (calf) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the injured list, there could be opportunities for the versatile Smith, who can also play the outfield. He shifted to left field Saturday when Wyatt Langford (ankle) was removed from the game. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Three hits, steal in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:22 PM
Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Pederson has hit safely in his last six games, going 10-for-23 (.435) in that span. He made a rare start at first base to give Jake Burger a day off Saturday, but Pederson will see most of his playing time as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter. Pederson is batting .251 with an .833 OPS, 17 home runs, two steals, 36 RBI, 41 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples across 93 contests this season. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Reaches 10-win mark
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Eovaldi (10-8) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Saturday.
Analysis: Eovaldi had allowed 11 runs (10 earned) across 15 innings over his first three starts in July. He bounced back with a gem Saturday, never giving the Mariners much to work with as he threw 61 of 91 pitches for strikes. Eovaldi has maintained a 4.05 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 130:29 K:BB through 122.1 innings over 20 starts this season, and he's allowed one run or less in six of those games. The veteran right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Rays. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford X-rays come back negative
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM
Langford said Saturday that X-rays on his left ankle and foot came back negative, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Langford said ice has reduced the swelling, and he expects to play in Sunday's game against the Mariners. Players tend to be a bit more optimistic on their recovery timelines, but consider Langford day-to-day for now. The first-place Rangers can't afford to lose their star outfielder to another injury after he's already missed 52 of 104 games this season to various ailments. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Getting X-rays on ankle
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:16 PM
Manager Skip Schumaker said Langford will undergo X-rays on his left ankle and foot after he was removed from Saturday's win over the Mariners in the top of the seventh inning, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Langford fouled a pair of pitches off his left foot and ankle earlier in the contest and struck out to end the bottom of the sixth inning before being pulled on defense in the top of the seventh. Prior to leaving, Langford had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and two runs scored. He's already missed time with quad, forearm and hamstring injuries this season and has had two stints on the injured list. When healthy, Langford has swung a hot bat, posting an .868 OPS with 12 homers and 29 RBI across 224 trips to the plate. Schumaker indicated Saturday that Langford is dealing with some swelling, according to Postins. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Resting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:28 PM
Diaz is not in Texas' starting lineup against Seattle on Saturday.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather after going 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. Austin Wynns will serve behind home plate Saturday and bat ninth while forming a battery with right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:27 PM
Burger is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday.
Analysis: Burger will take a seat after going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during Texas' 5-4 win over Seattle on Friday. Joc Pederson will start at first base while Alejandro Osuna serves as the designated hitter. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Back with big club
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Since being optioned to Triple-A on July 9, Smith has gone 7-for-34 (.206) with two steals and one RBI. However, he'll return to the big club to fill the void on the 26-man roster left by Josh Jung, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. Smith will return to major-league action immediately, as he's starting at third base and batting eighth against the Mariners on Saturday. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Placed on 10-day injured list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Rangers placed Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to a left calf strain.
Analysis: Jung has been dealing with a left calf injury that he picked up against the White Sox on Tuesday. There was hope that he would be cleared to return to the lineup this weekend, but the injury is severe enough for Jung to warrant a stint on the injured list. The Rangers should have a better sense of Jung's recovery timeline once he undergoes further tests, but the team is hopeful that he'll be ready to return next weekend against the Astros, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com. Josh Smith was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Filling in at hot corner
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 11:09 AM
Duran started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran made a second consecutive start at third base, while Josh Jung tends to sore calf. The injury was not considered serious when Jung left Tuesday's game, but the Rangers held him out of Wednesday's game, figuring he'd be ready to go after Thursday's off day. He tested the injury Friday, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com, and was unable to go full speed. Wilson added the Rangers will probably need to make a decision about placing Jung on the injured list Saturday. However it plays out, Duran is expected to fill in at third base for as long as needed. He's hit safely in four straight games. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Homers in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:12 AM
Langford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Langford put the Rangers on top early with a first-inning home run. It was his third long ball in the last five games and fourth in 11 contests since he returned from the injured list July 9. Langford's up to 12 homers, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored and seven steals through 51 games in 2026. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Key contributions to win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:07 AM
Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Burger stood out on offense for the Rangers, who began a critical three-game set against the team chasing them in the AL West. He twice delivered go-ahead runs for Texas. His two-run homer in the fourth inning gave the team a 3-1 lead, before a run-scoring single in the sixth put them up 4-3. Burger leads the club with 18 homers and 64 RBI. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Hits three innings in rehab start
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:55 AM
Bradford (elbow) struck out four and allowed three hits and no walks across three innings in a rehab start Friday with Double-A Frisco.
Analysis: Since resuming his rehab assignment July 12, Bradford has now tacked on an inning to his workload in his subsequent two starts. Overall, the southpaw has yielded one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings. He built up to 48 pitches (39 strikes) in Friday's outing, so Bradford will likely need to push his pitch count up to the 70-to-80 range over the course of two more rehab starts before coming back from the 60-day injured list and slotting into the Texas rotation. Bradford has been on the shelf all season while recovering from the internal brace surgery he underwent last June and a setback that cropped up during his initial rehab assignment back in April. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Making next rehab start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:47 AM
Montgomery will make the seventh start of his rehab assignment Saturday in the first game of Triple-A Round Rock's doubleheader with Albuquerque, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: After turning in a 2.25 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 12 innings across his first five rehab starts between Round Rock and Double-A Frisco, Montgomery was roughed up for six earned runs on seven hits over 2.2 innings in his most recent outing with the Triple-A club last weekend. Montgomery was still able to reach 53 pitches in that appearance, and if he's able to build on that workload Saturday, he could be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list during the upcoming week. Montgomery has been on the shelf all season while recovering from UCL surgery, which he underwent last March. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Earns win in relief
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:45 AM
Gray (5-0) earned the win Friday against the Mariners after pitching a scoreless sixth inning, allowing one hit and striking out two. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Gray entered the game in the sixth inning, and while he gave up a single to Cole Young, he closed out the inning by striking out Luke Raley and Colt Emerson. Gray needed just 14 pitches (12 strikes) to complete the frame, and the 31-year-old right-hander has been pitching well of late. He's held the opposition scoreless in six of his nine relief appearances this month, including each of the last three. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Goes five innings in no-decision
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:42 AM
Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday against Seattle, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Gore avoided what would've been his third loss since the beginning of July, but the fact remains the veteran has been trending in the wrong direction lately. This marks the fourth time across five outings this month in which he gave up at least three earned runs, and he has failed to pitch more than five innings in all but one of those contests, too. Gore owns an inflated 7.66 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP across 24.2 innings in five starts in July. His next outing is scheduled to come against the Rays on the road. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Notches 20th save
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:34 AM
Latz earned his 20th save of the season Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on one hit and struck out one without a walk over one inning.
Analysis: Latz needed 21 pitches (16 strikes) to close out the game Friday. Even though he allowed a double to Colt Emerson, who later scored on a wild pitch with two outs, Latz got the job done by retiring Julio Rodriguez on a groundout. Latz has converted each of his last 15 save opportunities, posting a 1.48 ERA and 0.70 WHIP across 24.1 innings in 19 appearances over that stretch. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Could go on IL
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:22 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that Jung (calf) was unable to run at full speed prior to Friday's game against Seattle, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Schumaker said the Jung was running at "half-speed" as a result of a left calf injury that Jung picked up Tuesday against the White Sox. The injury is severe enough that the veteran third baseman may need a stint on the IL, and Wilson suggests that a decision from the Rangers could come as soon as Saturday. Ezequiel Duran is starting at third base Friday and could continue to see more reps at the hot corner for as long as Jung is sidelined. |
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