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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo May require IL stint
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:35 PM
Nimmo has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Nimmo appeared to suffer the shoulder injury during Sunday's series finale against Toronto after colliding with the outfield wall on a catch to seal the victory, and he was held out of Monday's starting nine while undergoing further tests. Manager Skip Schumaker stated that a trip to the injured list is a possibility at this point, though the team won't make a final decision until sending Nimmo for more imaging Tuesday. |
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Back in action
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 8:20 PM
Tiger (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list June 21.
Analysis: Tiger worked his way to a 2.70 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with a 14:2 K:BB across 6.2 frames in the Arizona Complex League while working his way back from a setback that popped up after undergoing an internal brace procedure in September of 2024. He's made two appearances at High-A Hub City since being activated, surrendering four runs on six hits and striking out six over 3.2 innings. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Heading to bench Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:50 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while Texas goes up against a lefty starter (Parker Messick) in the series opener. Justin Foscue will replace Pederson at designated hitter and will occupy the leadoff spot. |
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Joe Ross Joe Ross Booted off 40-man roster
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Rangers designated Ross for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Ross made five appearances out of the Texas bullpen, allowing five runs (four earned) with a 5:2 K:BB. The 33-year-old righty is a good bet to clear waivers and could elect free agency at that point. |
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Jarred Kelenic Jarred Kelenic DFA'd by Rangers
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Rangers designated Kelenic for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Kelenic went 1-for-8 at the plate in his brief time with Texas and has produced a poor .599 OPS in 26 games between the White Sox and Rangers this season. The 26-year-old will likely clear waivers, and assuming that happens, he would have the opportunity to elect free agency. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Getting maintenance day Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Seager is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Seager is receiving a pre-planned maintenance day after the five-time All-Star returned from the 7-day injured list last Thursday following a two-week absence due to a concussion. Seager has started in three of the Rangers' five games since being activated and has gone 1-for-10 with a solo home run and a 5:5 BB:K, but his days off should be few and far between once he's further removed from the head injury. Nicky Lopez will spell him at shortstop in the series opener in Cleveland. |
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Added to big-league roster
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Rangers selected Cauley's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Cauley receives his first big-league promotion after slashing .262/.363/.407 with eight home runs, 29 stolen bases and a 45:73 BB:K over 74 games with Round Rock. The 23-year-old will start at second base and batting seventh Monday in Cleveland in his major-league debut. Texas has struggled for production at the keystone this season, so Cauley could get a chance to settle in there if the club prefers to keep Ezequiel Duran in a super-utility role. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack Officially signs with Texas
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Rangers signed Paddack to a one-year contract Monday.
Analysis: Paddack is expected to make his Rangers debut Monday in Cleveland as the bulk reliever following opener Tyler Alexander, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The right-hander has gone 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over his 13 appearances (nine starts) between the Marlins and Reds this season. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Headed for MRI on shoulder
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:41 PM
Nimmo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians and underwent an MRI on his shoulder earlier in the day, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Nimmo played a full nine innings during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, but he appeared to be in pain after colliding with the right-field wall while he flagged down a flyball for the game's final out. Per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, Nimmo relayed after the game that he suffered a cut above his eye in addition to jamming his shoulder. Nimmo said that he felt "OK" upon reporting to the ballpark Monday, though he acknowledged that his shoulder is still sore. The Rangers aren't expected to make him available off the bench for the series opener in Cleveland while the results of his MRI are pending. |
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Poised for promotion
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 1:09 PM
The Rangers are expected to promote Cauley from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Cauley has put together a nice season with Round Rock, slashing .262/.363/.407 with eight home runs, 29 stolen bases and a 45:73 BB:K over 74 games. The 23-year-old has started games at shortstop, second base, third base and center field this season and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. It's unclear what corresponding 40-man roster move the Rangers will make in order to free up a spot for Cauley. |
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Leandro Lopez Leandro Lopez Shelved at Double-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:39 PM
Double-A Frisco placed Lopez on its 7-day injured list May 27 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Lopez submitted a 7.20 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB in 35 innings over eight starts before landing on the shelf. The Rangers added the 24-year-old righty to its 40-man roster over the winter, but he didn't appear especially close to earning his first big-league call-up prior to getting injured. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Another scoreless rehab start
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Montgomery (elbow) struck out three over two perfect innings in a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Frisco.
Analysis: Montgomery was making the second start of his rehab assignment and was supremely efficient, recording his six outs on 20 pitches (15 strikes). Before coming off the 60-day injured list, Montgomery will likely need at least three more starts in the minors to increase his workload and convince the Rangers that he's a viable option for the big-league rotation. The left-hander is working his way back from a hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery, which he underwent last March. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Set to operate as opener
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:01 PM
Alexander will operate as the Rangers' opening pitcher Monday in Cleveland, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Alexander is set to become the first pitcher since 1969 to record saves in back-to-back games and then start the following contest. He'll likely handle no more than an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen. The Rangers haven't indicated whether a pitcher will work in bulk relief behind Alexander, but Winston Santos is the freshest arm in the bullpen and had worked at least four innings in each of his last six outings at Double-A Frisco before being recalled Wednesday. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Grabs another save Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:44 PM
Alexander earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Alexander has now recorded saves in back-to-back games after going nearly three months without a save opportunity. The left-hander has allowed just one run in his last nine appearances (9.1 innings) to lower his ERA to 2.62 with a 1.31 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Six scoreless in no-decision
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing four hits and a walk across six scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Rocker was excellent against Toronto, recording his fourth quality start of the year and just his second in his last seven outings. Rocker, who pitched as a traditional starter Sunday after working behind an opener in his last appearances against the Twins, now sports a 3.83 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 70:31 K:BB across 80 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up for a home matchup with the Tigers his next time out. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Bound for bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:17 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base in the series finale in Toronto, ending Lopez's streak of nine consecutive starts at the keystone. The Rangers were without Corey Seager for all but two of those contests, but now that Seager has recovered from a concussion, Duran could be prioritized at second base ahead of Lopez. Since signing a one-year deal with Texas in late May, Lopez has earned himself more playing time than anticipated by producing a .325/.358/.377 slash line with one home run, three steals, seven runs and six RBI over 26 games. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting in second straight game
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The Rangers will keep Higashioka on the bench for a second straight game while Elias Diaz is rewarded with another start behind the plate after driving in two runs during Saturday's 7-4 win. Higashioka should still be well positioned to see the larger share of the starts at catcher for Texas while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the shelf. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Ready for rehab assignment
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Martin (shoulder) was sent to Double-A Frisco on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Martin landed on the 15-day injured list June 1 due to a right shoulder impingement but has made enough headway in his throwing progression to report to an affiliate for a rehab assignment. The right-hander may need more than one appearance in the minors to knock off rust and iron out his command and control, but he shouldn't be in line for an extended stay on the farm before slotting back into the Texas bullpen. Martin is on the shelf for the second time this season, after right biceps soreness previously kept him out for about a month. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Out through All-Star break
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:34 AM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Langford (hamstring) will remain on the 10-day injured list through the All-Star break, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Langford will be eligible to come off the IL on July 7, but rather than rushing him back on the field for the final week of the first half, the Rangers will keep him out through the break to provide more time for his strained let hamstring to heal. Evan Carter was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Sunday in a corresponding move and will settle back in as the Rangers' primary center fielder, while Langford's absence should give Alejandro Osuna a longer leash as the team's main option in left field. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Heads to IL with hamstring strain
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:24 AM
The Rangers placed Langford on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.
Analysis: Langford will hit the shelf for the second time this season, after a forearm strain had previously kept him out for about six weeks earlier in the campaign. He'll be eligible to return from the IL on July 7, but unless the hamstring strain is deemed to be mild, the Rangers could be inclined to hold him out through the All-Star break. Texas activated Evan Carter (oblique) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, and he should step in as the primary replacement in center field for Langford. |
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