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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Working as traditional starter Sunday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:01 PM
Rocker will start Sunday's game against Toronto rather than follow an opener, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Rocker worked behind an opener in his most recent appearance and pitched well, allowing two runs over five innings while striking out nine. Despite that success, the Rangers will go back to deploying Rocker as a traditional starter Sunday. Over 13 starts this season, Rocker has posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 49:27 K:BB across 61.1 frames. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Three hits in Saturday's win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:02 PM
Burger went 3-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: All three hits were singles, but it was still a productive afternoon for the first baseman. The multi-hit performance was Burger's third in his last six games, and over his last 18 contests he's batting a sizzling .377 (23-for-61) with three doubles, four homers, eight runs and 13 RBI. Saturday's steal was only his second of the year, but that's good enough to establish a new career high for Burger. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Picks up third save
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:59 PM
Alexander worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. He didn't strike out a batter.
Analysis: The 31-year-old southpaw hadn't picked up a save since March 30, but with Jacob Latz and Jakob Junis each having worked the prior two days, Alexander found himself handling closing duties again and got the job done. He's been scored upon in just one of eight appearances in June, posting a 1.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB over 8.2 innings this month, but his high-leverage work has been limited and he has zero wins and only one hold during that time, in addition to Saturday's save. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Steps up on home soil
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:54 PM
Quantrill didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays, scattering two hits and a walk over four scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Making just his second career start in Toronto, the Canadian right-hander blanked the Jays over 55 pitches (36 strikes) but wasn't stretched out enough to qualify for the win and take advantage of a five-run fifth inning by the Rangers. Quantrill is making a case to remain in the rotation while Jack Leiter (ankle) is on the shelf, and he'll take a 3.31 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB through 35.1 innings and 17 appearances (two starts) into his next outing, which is set to come at home next week against the Tigers. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Late scratch Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:07 PM
Langford was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto with left hamstring tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Langford has slashed .405/.457/.833 while logging a base hit in nine of the Rangers' last 10 games, but a hamstring issue will prevent him from continuing his hot streak Saturday. The severity of his injury is still unclear, but the team will likely provide more information in the near future. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:14 PM
Osuna isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Osuna will pick up a day off Saturday after going 5-for-20 while starting each of Texas' last six games. While he rests, Jarred Kelenic, Wyatt Langford and Brandon Nimmo will start across the outfield. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Resting up Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:10 PM
Duran isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Duran will grab a seat on the bench after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a steal during Friday's win. His absence will allow Nicky Lopez to pick up another start at second base. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Idle Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:07 PM
Higashioka isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Higashioka will get a breather after going 2-for-6 with a pair of walks through the first two games of the series. Elias Diaz will handle catching duties and bat eighth. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Drawing start Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:06 AM
Quantrill is slated to start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Analysis: Quantrill will be making his second start in five days, though he'll likely be limited to around 2-to-3 innings after covering two frames and tossing 34 pitches as an opener in front of Jose Corniell in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins. Corniell has since been demoted to Triple-A Round Rock, but Winston Santos hasn't been used following his call-up from Double-A Frisco on Wednesday and could end up covering multiple innings behind Quantrill on Saturday. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Collects save No. 16
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:31 AM
Latz walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to secure the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Latz walked Brandon Valenzuela to lead off the ninth but was able to regain his composure and force the next three batters he faced to fly out, ending the Blue Jays' comeback effort. Latz now owns a sparkling 1.85 ERA and 0.67 WHIP through 39 innings on the year and has converted 16 of his 18 save chances. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Fires seven scoreless
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:08 AM
Eovaldi (8-7) earned the win Friday against the Blue Jays, giving up five hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over seven shutout innings.
Analysis: The Rangers' offense gave Eovaldi a 3-0 lead to work with before he threw his first pitch of the game, and he did everything he could to prevent the Blue Jays from closing the gap. The 36-year-old righty didn't allow more than one baserunner in an inning until his final two frames, but he managed to escape both jams without allowing a run, thanks to a double-play ball from Vladimir Guerrero in the sixth and a couple of timely strikeouts to finish the seventh. Eovaldi has now logged three consecutive wins and quality starts while posting a 24:3 K:BB across 20 innings in that span, giving him plenty of momentum heading into his next start against Cleveland. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Moves back to shortstop
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:05 AM
Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Duran participated in Texas' three-run first inning with an RBI single and later stole his sixth base of the season. He stepped in at shortstop with Corey Seager getting a break after Seager returned from the injured list Thursday. With Seager in good health, Duran will still find his way into lineup at a number of positions, including second base, third base, DH or left field. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Big night in win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:53 AM
Foscue served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Foscue was prominent early, delivering a run on a first-inning single before launching a two-run homer in the third. This was Foscue's first appearance in the starting lineup in 11 games. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Off day Friday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:51 PM
Seager is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, manager Skip Schumaker said Seager will have regular off days after he was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list Thursday. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop and batting sixth for Texas against Cleveland lefty Joey Cantillo. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Goes deep in win
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 7:53 AM
Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Two batters after Wyatt Langford lashed a three-run homer in the third inning, Burger followed up with a two-run shot to give the Rangers a 6-0 lead. After going hitless through the first six games of June, Burger is batting .370 (20-for-54) with three doubles, four homers and 11 RBI over last 16 contests. He's up to 14 homers and 48 RBI through 78 games on the season. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Joins homer party
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 7:48 AM
Langford went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Langford contributed to Texas' three-HR night in the third inning when his shot off Kevin Gausman cleared the fence in left-center field. It was the second homer in as many games for Langford, who has gone deep seven times since returning from a forearm injury earlier this month. Following an initial adjustment after coming off the IL, Langford has slashed .370/.424/.759 with six home runs and 15 RBI over the last 13 contests. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Homers in third straight game
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 7:40 AM
Pederson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Pederson finished an 11-pitch at-bat by sending an inside fastball from Kevin Gausman down the line in right field and over the fence to lead off the game. The blast extended the veteran slugger's hit streak to four games (8-for-16) and was his third homer in as many games. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Escapes with 15th save
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:25 PM
Latz secured the save Thursday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: Latz needed every bit of a 6-3 cushion Thursday, watching his scoreless streak of 12 frames entering the game come to an end. The 30-year-old left-hander should still be locked into the Rangers' closer job, as he's successfully nailing down 10 save opportunities in a row. Through 38 innings, Latz still has a superb 1.89 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 40:8 K:BB while converting 15 of his 17 save chances. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Settles down for quality start
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Gore (5-6) earned the win Thursday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Toronto did all of its of damage during a three-run fifth frame, but Gore kept the Blue Jays off balance otherwise. The 27-year-old southpaw induced a whopping 10 groundouts on the evening, and he's now logged four quality starts in his past seven outings after recording just one such effort in his first 10 appearances of 2026. Gore, who has a 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 97:38 K:BB over 91 innings, is next set to face a Guardians lineup that has an atrocious .453 OPS versus left-handed pitching since the beginning of June. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Beginning assignment Friday
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 4:43 PM
Carter (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: A strained right oblique has kept Carter on the shelf since June 13, but he appears to be ready to test his oblique in a game setting, assuming he checks out fine after taking live BP with the Rangers on Thursday. He'll likely play his tune-up games at Triple-A Round Rock and could be back in the Rangers' lineup before the end of the month. |
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