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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Filling in at hot corner
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 11:09 AM
Duran started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran made a second consecutive start at third base, while Josh Jung tends to sore calf. The injury was not considered serious when Jung left Tuesday's game, but the Rangers held him out of Wednesday's game, figuring he'd be ready to go after Thursday's off day. He tested the injury Friday, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com, and was unable to go full speed. Wilson added the Rangers would probably need to make a decision about placing Jung on the injured list Saturday. However it plays out, Duran is expected to fill-in at third base for as long as needed. He's hit safely in four straight games. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Homers in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:12 AM
Langford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Langford put the Rangers on top early with a first-inning home run. It was the third long ball in the last five games and fourth in 11 contests, since he returned from the injured list July 9. Langford's up to 12 homers and 28 RBI through 51 games in 2026. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Key contributions to win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:07 AM
Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Burger stood out on offense for the Rangers, who began a critical three-game set against the team chasing them in the AL West. He twice delivered go-ahead runs for Texas. His two-run homer in the fourth inning gave the team a 3-1 lead, before a run-scoring single in the sixth put them up 4-3. Burger leads the club with 18 homers and 64 RBI. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Hits three innings in rehab start
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:55 AM
Bradford (elbow) struck out four and allowed three hits and no walks across three innings in a rehab start Friday with Double-A Frisco.
Analysis: Since resuming his rehab assignment July 12, Bradford has now tacked on an inning to his workload in his subsequent two starts. Overall, the southpaw has yielded one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings. He build up to 48 pitches (39 strikes) in Friday's outing, so Bradford will likely need to push his pitch count up to the 70-to-80 range over the course of two more rehab starts before coming back from the 60-day injured list and slotting into the Texas rotation. Bradford has been on the shelf all season while recovering from the internal brace surgery he underwent last June and a setback that cropped up during his initial rehab assignment back in April. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Making next rehab start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:47 AM
Montgomery will make the seventh start of his rehab assignment Saturday in the first game of Triple-A Round Rock's doubleheader with Albuquerque, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: After turning in a 2.25 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 12 innings across his first five rehab starts between Round Rock and Double-A Frisco, Montgomery was roughed up for six earned runs on seven hits over 2.2 innings in his most recent outing with the Triple-A club last weekend. Montgomery was still able to reach 53 pitches in that appearance, and if he's able to build on that workload Saturday, he could be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list during the upcoming week. Montgomery has been on the shelf all season while recovering from UCL surgery, which he underwent last March. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Earns win in relief
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:45 AM
Gray (5-0) earned the win Friday against the Mariners after pitching a scoreless sixth inning, allowing one hit and striking out two.
Analysis: Gray entered the game in the sixth inning, and while he gave up a single to Cole Young, he closed out the inning by striking out Luke Raley and Colt Emerson. Gray needed just 14 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job, and the 31-year-old right-hander has been pitching well of late. He hasn't alowed runs in six of his nine relief appearances this month, including each of the last three. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Goes five innings in no-decision
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:42 AM
Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Gore avoided what would've been his third loss since the beginning of July, but the veteran has been trending in the wrong direction lately. This was the fourth time across five outings this month in which he gave up at least three earned runs, and he has failed to pitch more than five innings in all but one of those contests, too. Gore owns an inflated 7.66 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP across 24.2 innings in five starts in July. His next outing is scheduled to come against the Rays on the road. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Notches 20th save
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:34 AM
Latz earned his 20th save of the season Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on one hit and struck out one.
Analysis: Latz needed 21 pitches (16 strikes) to close out the game Friday. Even though he allowed a double from Colt Emerson, who later scored on a wild pitch with two outs, he got the job done by retiring Julio Rodriguez on a groundout. Latz has converted each of his last 15 save opportunities, posting a 1.48 ERA and 0.70 WHIP across 24.1 innings in 19 appearances over that stretch. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Could go on IL
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:22 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that Jung (calf) was unable to run at full speed prior to Friday's game against Seattle, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Schumaker said the Jung was running at "half-speed" as a result of a left calf injury that Jung picked up Tuesday against the White Sox. The injury is severe enough that the veteran third baseman may need a stint on the IL, and Wilson suggests that a decision from the Rangers could come as soon as Saturday. Ezequiel Duran is starting at third base Friday and could continue to see more reps at the hot corner for as long as Jung is sidelined. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Sees live at-bats Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:03 PM
Seager (back) took four at-bats in a simulated live batting practice Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seager landed on the 10-day injured list July 1 due to lower-back inflammation, but he's steadily progressing in his recovery. He's expected to log at least one more live batting practice before the Rangers' medical staff deliberates on a rehab assignment for the veteran shortstop. Seager had a .666 OPS with one steal, 10 home runs and 25 RBI across 219 plate appearances prior to his injury. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Slated for more-intense mound work
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:35 PM
Leiter (ankle) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session with more intensity Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter underwent surgery one month ago to remove a loose body from his right ankle region. He resumed mound work over the All-Star break and will try throwing with more effort this weekend. If that goes well, Leiter can get the go-ahead to continue a throwing progression. The Rangers have not revealed a timeline for the righty, but he is several weeks away from a return. |
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Anthony Veneziano Anthony Veneziano Signs with Rangers on MiLB pact
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:22 PM
The Rangers signed Veneziano to a minor-league contract Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Veneziano had been pitching in the Korea Baseball Organization, where he posted a 6.10 ERA in 16 starts for the SSG Landers. The lefty will give Texas some experienced depth at Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Remains out of lineup
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:06 PM
Jung (calf) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Jung was removed from Tuesday's game versus the White Sox with left calf tightness. He sat out Wednesday and the Rangers had an off day Thursday, but Jung still isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Ezequiel Duran will again fill in at third base. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager May face live pitching
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:39 AM
Seager (back) could begin live batting practice sessions this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seager continues to progress through his rehab from lower-back inflammation. He's moved from hitting off a tee to soft toss and machine work in the batting cage, while also taking groundballs and running the bases. Facing pitchers will be the next step, presumably followed by a rehab assignment. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Appears in non-save situation
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:32 AM
Latz struck out one and retired all three batters faced in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Latz threw 14 pitches (10 strikes) in a non-save situation after not having pitched since Saturday. It appears manager Skip Schumaker didn't want his All-Star closer getting rusty. The Rangers are off Thursday, and Latz will be available as normal when the club returns to action Friday against Seattle. |
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Cam Cauley Cam Cauley Hits first big-league homer
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:32 PM
Cauley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Cauley took Anthony Kay deep in the second inning to get the Rangers on the board. This was Cauley's first major-league homer, coming in his 15th game, and it also accounted for his first RBI. He's batting .273 with an .853 OPS and eight runs scored, and he's added two doubles and a triple over 38 plate appearances. For now, Cauley appears to be firmly locked into a short-side platoon role, sharing center field with Evan Carter. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Takes loss in bulk-relief outing
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:29 PM
Quantrill (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings to take the loss versus the White Sox on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tyler Alexander allowed one run over the first two innings of the game before Quantrill came in for a bulk-relief assignment. It wasn't an encouraging performance, as Quantrill threw 30 of 55 pitches for strikes and gave up a pair of runs in the fourth inning, which was ultimately the difference. Over four games in July, Quantrill has yielded 12 runs (11 earned) across 18 innings with a 7:6 K:BB. He's posted a 4.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB through 53.1 innings over 21 games (five starts) overall. Quantrill could be at risk of losing his rotation spot once Jordan Montgomery (elbow) is activated from the 60-day injured list -- Montgomery has posted a 5.52 ERA over 14.2 innings across six outings during his rehab assignment. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Shielded from lefty
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:47 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for the second day in a row while the White Sox send another lefty starter (Anthony Kay) to the bump. Wyatt Langford will replace Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter and leadoff batter. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Taking seat against southpaw
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:46 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Carter will hit the bench for the second straight game while the Rangers face off against another lefty starter (Anthony Kay) in the series finale. Platoon mate Cam Cauley will check in for Carter in center field and will bat sixth. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Slated for bulk relief Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:55 PM
Quantrill is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Tyler Alexander during Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The White Sox will roll out a starting lineup featuring three left-handed batters in the top four spots, so the left-handed Alexander will likely work the first inning or two in an effort to neutralize those hitters. Quantrill is then expected to enter the game once Alexander exits, which should aid Quantrill's chances of coming away with a win. Quantrill had started in each of his last five appearances, going 0-2 with a 4.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 21 innings. |
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