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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Steps in at shortstop
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:53 AM
Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Lopez filled in at shortstop after the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 7-day concussion list. Lopez should share starts with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returning from injured list
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Rangers activated Smith (glute/wrist/illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Smith first landed on the IL in early May with a strained glute, and he subsequently also dealt with wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis. He played eight rehab games between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, posting a .925 OPS with two homers and two steals. Smith hit just .217/.324/.239 before going on the IL, but he should play plenty, either as a regular at second base or in a utility role. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Placed on concussion injured list
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Rangers placed Seager on the 7-day concussion injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager was involved in a collision at home plate with the Royals' Carter Jensen last Thursday, resulting in an injury to his ribs and jaw in addition to a mild concussion. Ezequiel Duran will likely handle the bulk of the reps at shortstop while Seager is sidelined, though Josh Smith (illness) could also be in the mix after he returned from the IL on Monday. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Receiving rare night off
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:23 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Rangers will give Duran a much-overdue breather for the series opener, after the 27-year-old made 41 consecutive starts across six different positions dating back to April 29. Even if Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) is able to avoid a stint on the injured list and if Josh Smith (illness) is activated from the IL later this week, Duran should still have a pathway to a near-everyday role due to his ability to play all over the infield and outfield. Duran has been one of the Rangers' top hitters this season, with his .760 OPS placing him third among the 12 players on the team that have logged 100 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:12 PM
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Rangers will give Higashioka a breather for the series opener, paving the way for Elias Diaz to receive a turn behind the plate. Higashioka should continue to see the bulk of the starts at catcher while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the injured list. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out again Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that in addition to dealing with ribs and jaw soreness after a collision at home plate in Thursday's win over the Royals, Seager is also experiencing "mild concussion symptoms," per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. Despite that combination of injuries, Seager hasn't been deactivated and is continuing to be viewed as day-to-day after he was able to do some hitting, throwing and weightlifting Sunday, per MLB.com. Nicky Lopez will pick up a start at shortstop Monday in place of Seager, who is on the bench for a fourth consecutive game. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Joins lineup again
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:35 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over Boston.
Analysis: After a period of limited activity, Foscue found himself in the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. Ezequiel Duran has been the primary second baseman, but he was needed at shortstop to cover for the injured Corey Seager (ribs/jaw), who has been sidelined for three straight games and is dealing with concussion symptoms. Both of Foscue's starts have come against lefties, and he is expected to be replaced by Nicky Lopez against right-handers. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Lasts seven frames in sixth win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:14 PM
Eovaldi (6-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings against Boston. He struck out six.
Analysis: Aside from surrendering a pair of homers to Willson Contreras, Eovaldi was effective and gave Texas great length en route to picking up his sixth win. The veteran has consistently worked deep into games this season, completing at least seven innings in seven of his 14 starts. The right-hander owns a 4.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 83:21 K:BB across 87.1 innings and will look to stay in the win column next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against San Diego. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Dealing with concussion symptoms
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:11 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is dealing with concussion symptoms, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager is set to be sidelined for a third consecutive game Sunday night against the Red Sox as he continues to recover from his collison with Carter Jensen at home plate Thursday. Manager Skip Schumaker outlined that the shortstop is experiencing "mild" concussion symptoms, so it's unclear how close he is to returning to the lineup. Ezequiel Duran is drawing the start at shortstop and batting fourth in Sunday night's series finale in Boston. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Shifts to injured list
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
The Rangers placed Helman (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his right hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, so the move to the IL is hardly a surprise. It's a literal tough break for Helman, who appeared set for increased playing time after Evan Carter (oblique) landed on the shelf earlier in the day. Alejandro Osuna was called up Sunday to bolster Texas' outfield depth. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:16 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Sitting after four straight starts
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:12 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had made starts in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Promoted, starting Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He'll start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The Rangers have lost both Evan Carter (oblique) and Michael Helman (hand) to the injured list within the past two days, so Osuna will rejoin the 26-man active roster and immediately enter the starting nine. The 23-year-old has a .253/.376/.275 slash line with a 12:15 BB:K in 110 plate appearances in the big leagues, and he could see semi-regular action against right-handed pitching while the Texas outfield is banged up. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Missing third straight start
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:52 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Seager will be held out of the starting nine for a third straight day while he contends with ribs and jaw soreness stemming from a collision at home plate in Thursday's win over the Royals. Per MLB.com, manager Skip Schumaker relayed Saturday that Seager's condition has improved, but it's unclear if the five-time All-Star will be available off the bench for the series finale. Ezequiel Duran will cover shortstop in place of Seager on Sunday. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Gets timing down
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:10 AM
Langford went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Langford recorded multiple hits for the second straight game, going 5-for-9 with a double and two RBI in the first two games of the series in Boston. It appears the outfielder needed some time to adjust to pitching following a six-week layoff on the injured list. Langford went 3-for-23 (.130) over his first six games off the IL prior to his two-game rebound this weekend. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Homers in loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AM
Burger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Boston.
Analysis: Burger swatted his 12th homer of the season. He's in a groove right now, having gone 9-for-18 with two home runs and five RBI over the last six contests. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Six strong innings in no-decision
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 10:04 PM
DeGrom took a no-decision Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: That's now back-to-back quality starts for deGrom and six on the year so far. The 37-year-old right-hander was shaky in May, posting a 5.72 ERA last month, but he's given up only a pair of runs over his past three starts in June (17 innings) to go with a 19:3 K:BB during that stretch. DeGrom will take a steady 3.17 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 89:15 K:BB across 76.2 frames into his next scheduled outing at home against the Padres. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Dealing with hand injury
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 6:34 PM
The Rangers announced that Helman has multiple fractures in his right hand, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Helman will miss some time for Texas after being hit by a pitch, which caused multiple fractures in his right hand. After being called up on May 18, the 30-year-old has only recorded 31 plate appearances, slashing .179/.233/.321. It has yet to be determined who will replace Helman on the active roster. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Exits after being hit by pitch
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 5:59 PM
Helman was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Helman started the contest in center field after Evan Carter landed on the injured list due to an oblique injury. Helman went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in his first three plate appearances before being struck by a pitch on the right hand in the top of the eighth inning. Brandon Nimmo, who served as a pinch hitter following Helman's HBP, then remained in the game to play defense in the bottom of the frame while Helman departed. It's unclear at this point if Helman is dealing with a serious issue or if his exit was precautionary, but more information on his status should be coming soon. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Struggles again Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 3:28 PM
Leiter (3-6) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out three batters across five innings.
Analysis: Leiter had a 1-0 lead to work with when he first took the mound Friday, but he watched it quickly disappear as Wilyer Abreu drove in a run on a sacrifice fly and Willson Contreras homered in the next at-bat to make it a 2-1 game after the first inning. Leiter then gave up four consecutive hits to lead off the fifth inning, sparking a four-run outburst from the Red Sox that would put the game well out of reach. The 26-year-old righty has now given up five earned runs in back-to-back starts and amassed just five combined strikeouts during those outings. He'll aim to right the ship next week against the Twins at home. |
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