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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Homers in win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Duran went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Duran belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning that erased the Rockies' early lead. He had a productive three-game set against Colorado, finishing the series 7-for-14 with three extra-base hits and eight RBI. For the season, the right-handed hitting Duran is slashing .295/.352/.488 with four home runs and 23 RBI over 41 games. He'll continue to fill in at shortstop with Corey Seager (back) on the 10-day injured list. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Homer in win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:25 PM
Burger went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Burger is continuing his productive season so far with the Rangers as he tallied a team-leading ninth home run and 33rd RBI. The righty is batting .296 with 14 RBIs in May while anchoring first base. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Supplies game-winning knock
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:20 PM
Jung went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Jung completed the Rangers' comeback in the top of the ninth inning, singling in the go-ahead run. It was his first RBI in 10 games and just the second over the last 17. Jung, who entered May on a tear, has slumped the last couple of weeks and entered Wednesday with a .212 average over the previous 13 contests. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Escapes with no decision
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:03 PM
Leiter pitched five innings Wednesday giving up four runs off seven hits and two walks in the 5-4 win over the Rockies. He struck out five.
Analysis: Leiter is still looking at his second win of the season after his fifth start allowing more than three runs. The 26-year-old gave up the lead in the fifth after conceding three hits that inning. The first-round pick gave up his second-most hits in a game this season with seven, so there was constant pressure on the base paths the entire game for the young starter still trying to gain his footing in the big leagues. Next time on the mound, Leiter is scheduled to face Kansas City at home this weekend. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Leaves game with hamstring injury
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:44 PM
Nimmo was removed from Wednesday's game in Colorado in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Nimmo singled with two outs before being removed for a pinch runner following a brief discussion with manager Skip Schumaker and the Rangers' trainer. It's an aggravation of a hamstring issue that Nimmo has been dealing with off and on since late April. The Rangers could have more on his condition after the game. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore On track to make next start
Wed, May 20, 2026, 1:13 PM
An MRI on Gore's left lat came back negative, and he is on track to make his next scheduled start Sunday versus the Angels, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Gore was removed from his start Monday against the Rockies after his lat tightened up on him, but he has managed to avoid a major injury and is trending toward not missing a turn in the rotation. The left-hander has had an up-and-down first 10 starts for the Rangers, collecting a 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 55:24 K:BB over 49 innings. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
The Rangers activated Curvelo (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
Analysis: Curvelo has been shelved since mid-April with a right shoulder impingement, but he recently made a couple scoreless rehab appearances with Round Rock despite three walks. Rather than add him back to the major-league bullpen, the Rangers have elected to keep Curvelo in the minors for the time being. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Resting for day game
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:07 PM
Jansen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Jansen will receive a breather for the day game after he caught all nine innings of Tuesday night's 10-0 win and went 1-for-5 with a double and a run. Kyle Higashioka will get the nod behind the dish in the series finale in Colorado. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Taking seat against southpaw
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:05 PM
Osuna is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Osuna will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Rockies send another southpaw starter (Kyle Freeland) to the bump. Sam Haggerty will receive the nod in left field, but Osuna will likely draw most of the starts at the position against right-handed pitching until the Rangers get Wyatt Langford (forearm) back from the injured list. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Taking seat against southpaw
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:03 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Though he drew the start in center field during Tuesday's 10-0 win while left-hander Sammy Peralta opened the game for the Rockies, the left-handed-hitting Carter batted out of the No. 9 spot in the lineup. Carter will be left out of the starting nine for the series finale while the Rangers go up against a more traditional lefty starter in Kyle Freeland. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Could begin swinging bat Friday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:59 AM
Langford will undergo another strength test on his right forearm Wednesday and could begin swinging a bat by Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This continues a string of good news for Langford, who has been out since April 21 and suffered a setback in an extended spring game. The grip test the outfielder must complete uses the baseline measure he posted during spring training as a threshold, per Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. If Langford's strength is at least 80 percent of what it was in camp, the Rangers will consider it a success and put a bat in his hands to begin a full ramp-up. |
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Gavin Collyer Gavin Collyer Sent to Triple-A
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:58 PM
The Rangers optioned Collyer to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander threw 35 pitches in three innings across Sunday's and Monday's contests, so he'll be the odd man out of the bullpen with Chris Martin (biceps) coming off the injured list. Collyer has been an effective relief option for Texas this year with a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 12.2 innings, so it should only be a matter of time before he's back in the big-league bullpen. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Activated from injured list
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Rangers activated Martin (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Martin did not look sharp on his rehab assignment, allowing five runs on eight hits (including two home runs ) over 2.2 innings covering three appearances. Nevertheless, he's been cleared to rejoin the Rangers' bullpen after missing more than a month with a right biceps injury. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Headed for imaging Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that Gore will most likely undergo an MRI on Tuesday after exiting Monday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies after one inning due to left lat tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After the game, Gore described his early exit as precautionary, noting that he felt a cramp behind his shoulder blade that had been presenting some discomfort. Gore was charged with two runs on three hits and two walks during the 28-pitch inning, and both his fastball and sinker velocities were down just over a mile per hour from their season averages. The upcoming imaging should shed more light on the severity of Gore's injury, but the Rangers aren't yet ruling the southpaw out from making his next turn through the rotation, which would fall Sunday in Anaheim. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Opening Tuesday's game
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:35 AM
Alexander will serve as the Rangers' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The left-hander has plenty of big-league experience as a starter and will make his first start of 2026 on Tuesday. Alexander has been effective out of the bullpen this season with a 2.14 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB across 21 innings, but he shouldn't be expected to cover more than an inning or two in Colorado, given that he's yet to record more than seven outs in any appearance. Kumar Rocker is expected to follow Alexander as the Rangers' bulk reliever. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Pitching in bulk relief Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
Rocker will pitch in bulk relief Tuesday against the Rockies, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He had previously been scheduled to start Tuesday, but the Rangers will instead have Rocker enter the game behind lefty Tyler Alexander, who will serve as an opener and is likely to cover an inning or two. Rocker has posted an 11.25 ERA in the first inning this season, so the Rangers will see if he fares better entering in the middle of the game. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Scratched from Tuesday's start
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Rocker has been scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start in Colorado, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the reasoning for Rocker being unable to take the ball, but the Rangers should have an update on his condition shortly. Tyler Alexander will slot in as Tuesday's starter in Rocker's place in what will be a bullpen game for the Rangers. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Productive in loss
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:50 AM
Duran went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Colorado.
Analysis: Duran continued to be a regular contributor, getting on base and scoring in the second and sixth innings followed by a two-run single in the eighth. He's been a lineup regular for the last month, most recently filling in at shortstop for Corey Seager (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. He's expected to cover shortstop until Seager's ready. Duran is slashing .286/.348/.454 with three home runs, 17 RBI, four steals and 20 runs scored over 133 plate appearances. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Exits with lat tightness
Mon, May 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Gore was removed from Monday's start against the Rockies due to left lat tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two before departing.
Analysis: Gore dove for a slow grounder to the third-base side in his lone inning of work and appeared to be shaken up on the play, though it's not yet clear if his dive caused the injury. He can be considered day-to-day until the Rangers have more information to share on his availability moving forward. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Making progress in rehab
Mon, May 18, 2026, 6:21 PM
Langford did a strength test on his right forearm Sunday and recovered well when re-evaluated Monday, though he hasn't been cleared to resume throwing or hitting yet, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: McFarland notes that it's promising news that Langford felt good after Sunday's strength test, but the 24-year-old still has more hurdles to clear. The fact that he hasn't gotten the green light to resume throwing or a hitting progression likely means he's at least a week away from a return from the 10-day injured list. |
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