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Evan Carter Evan Carter Day off against lefty
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:53 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Gage Jump to the hill for the series opener. Ezequiel Duran will replace Carter in center field and will bat leadoff. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:52 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Gage Jump to the hill for the series opener. Elias Diaz will replace Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Going through full baseball activities
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:02 PM
Jung (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activities and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Jung did some running Monday and said afterward that it went well, though it seems he's still not quite 100 percent with his running at this point. He will continue to ramp things up this week, with the goal of playing in rehab games by the weekend if all goes well. Jung has been sidelined for more than a month with a left calf strain. |
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Ben Peoples Ben Peoples Moves up from Round Rock
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:41 PM
Texas recalled Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: The Rangers cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Peoples by placing Cole Winn (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Over his two previous stints with the Rangers this season, Peoples made 14 relief appearances and pitched to a 2.51 ERA and 1.19. WHIP across 14.1 innings. |
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Robby Ahlstrom Robby Ahlstrom Back with Texas
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Rangers recalled Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Just four days after being sent down to Round Rock, Ahlstrom is back with the big-league club. His numbers with Texas this season include a 3-1 record, 6.03 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings. The Rangers placed Peyton Gray (elbow) on the 15-day injured list, freeing a spot on the active roster for Ahlstrom. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Out with rotator cuff strain
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:31 PM
The Rangers placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right rotator cuff strain.
Analysis: Winn hadn't pitched since Tuesday, when he allowed two runs on five hits over 1.1 innings in a relief appearance against the White Sox. The Rangers haven't revealed the severity of Winn's strain, but he won't be eligible for activation until at least Sept. 12 as a result of the transaction. Texas recalled right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Winn in the bullpen. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Shelved with elbow inflammation
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:25 PM
Texas placed Gray on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right elbow inflammation.
Analysis: The 31-year-old has struggled over his last 15 appearances out of the Texas bullpen, registering a 5.17 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB through 15.2 innings. The Rangers recalled Robby Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Gray in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Set to begin rehab assignment
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 AM
Garcia (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia recently came out of a live session feeling well and is ready for the next step. The report didn't specify a date for when the assignment will begin, but it did indicate the Rangers want to see him throw multiple innings and pitch on back-to-back days. |
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Carter Baumler Carter Baumler Will begin rehab assignment
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:58 AM
Baumler (intercostal) will begin a rehab assignment for Triple-A Round Rock this week, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Baumler has been given the green light to head to Round Rock after he recently resumed facing live hitters at the Rangers' spring facility in Arizona. The Rangers want to see Baumler make appearances on consecutive days and throw multiple innings during his time in the minors before bringing him back from the 60-day injured list. The rookie Rule 5 Draft pick has been on the shelf since April 5 due to a right intercostal strain. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Pops homer in loss
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:22 AM
Freeman started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Freeman sent Shane Drohan's middle-middle fastball over the fence in left-center for his first home run of the season. He's started nine consecutive games, bouncing between second and third base, going 7-for-26 (.269) with one triple, one home run, two RBI and five runs scored during that stretch. He and Ezequiel Duran are sharing the hot corner due to Josh Jung (calf) being on the 10-day injured list. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Strikes out eight in loss
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:54 PM
Quantrill (6-5) took the loss against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Quantrill was burned by two homers before settling in with four scoreless innings, generating 13 swinging strikes on 88 pitches en route to his third straight quality start. It continued a strong run for the 31-year-old, who boasts a 1.83 ERA over 39.1 innings since suffering a six-run loss July 17. He owns a 3.01 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB across 89.2 frames this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Rays next week. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Fills stat sheet in loss
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:35 PM
Nimmo went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Nimmo was a pest in a losing effort, tallying a homer and a steal in the same contest for the first time this season. It was a much-needed performance for the 33-year-old, who entered the game just 2-for-35 over his past nine contests and without a home run since Aug. 9. For the season, he's slashing .262/.327/.423 with 14 long balls, 51 RBI, 54 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 550 plate appearances. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Takes loss versus Milwaukee
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 7:33 AM
Bradford (0-3) took the loss Friday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings, walking two without a strikeout.
Analysis: Bradford hasn't exactly been a strikeout machine -- he's yet to record more than five punchouts in any of his five outings this season -- but this is his first goose egg in the category. With a 13:6 K:BB and 1.52 WHIP in 26.1 innings across his five starts, it's hard to trust Bradford in most fantasy formats, as he's giving up a lot of traffic on the basepaths and isn't recording enough strikeouts to compensate for that. His next start is projected come at home against the Athletics. |
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Rediscovers groove
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:30 AM
Walcott went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored for Double-A Frisco on Friday.
Analysis: Walcott's had an up-and-down return from a concussion earlier this month but is on the up again. He's hit safely in five consecutive games, going 8-for-19 with four steals and 11 runs scored during the streak. Although he lost significant development time in 2026 after undergoing an internal brace procedure, Walcott remains an elite prospect. He has a .902 OPS with 12 doubles, four home runs 11 RBI, seven steals and 30 runs scored over 26 contests. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Shut down following setback
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Leiter (ankle) reported biceps soreness after the first inning of his latest rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Zach Sweet of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rangers will shut Leiter down from throwing for a few days before reevaluating him. Manager Skip Schumaker said Friday that Leiter's setback will make it harder for him to return this season as a starter, but he may still be able to contribute out of the bullpen if he's able to get fully healthy. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Promoted to Texas
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Rangers recalled Macko from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Macko will come up for his first stint with the big-league club since being traded from Toronto on Aug. 3. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old has posted a 5.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over eight innings. Texas demoted Robby Ahlstrom to Triple-A to make room for Macko in the bullpen. |
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Robby Ahlstrom Robby Ahlstrom Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 AM
The Rangers optioned Ahlstrom to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Ahlstrom loses his spot in the bullpen after being knocked around for 10 runs over his last 5.1 innings covering six appearances. It's unclear what the corresponding roster move will be, but the Rangers will announce one before Friday's game in Milwaukee. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Return from IL not yet imminent
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:07 AM
Eovaldi (elbow) resumed playing catch earlier this week, but manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that the right-hander will need another 10-to-12 days before advancing to throwing off a mound, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rangers placed Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Aug. 10 due to right posterior elbow inflammation. At the time he was deactivated, the Rangers had some optimism that Eovaldi would be able to return after close to a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but the 36-year-old now appears poised to miss more than a month of action after progressing slowly in his recovery. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Could work in relief once activated
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Rangers are considering using Leiter (ankle) in a relief role once he returns from the 60-day injured list, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While manager Skip Schumaker hasn't made a final decision on how Leiter will be deployed upon his return, the right-hander ended up being used out of the bullpen for his third rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Round Rock. After making starts of 2.2 innings and three innings in his first two minor-league appearances, Leiter was rocked for three earned runs on three hits while also hitting a batter during his one-inning relief outing Wednesday. Though the Rangers haven't given up on using Leiter as a starter for the long term, he had struggled to a 5.29 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in his 15 turns through the big-league rotation this season before undergoing arthroscopic surgery June 23 to remove a loose body in his right ankle area. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Idle for series finale
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:23 PM
Burger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After making an early exit from Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Angels due to a left wrist contusion, Burger proceeded to start in the Rangers' ensuing three games and went 3-for-10 with two home runs, one double, four walks, one steal and three RBI. The wrist issue evidently isn't affecting his power production, but the Rangers will give Burger a maintenance day nonetheless for the series finale in Chicago. Joc Pederson will spell Burger at first base. |
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