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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Out of Texas lineup
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 3:46 PM
Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Diaz had started four straight games (two at catcher, two at designated hitter), but he'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Danny Jansen will do the catching for the Rangers. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Ready for next turn in rotation
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 3:44 PM
Quantrill said Thursday that his back is fine and he will make his next scheduled start this weekend against the Blue Jays, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Quantrill pitched through some back tightness during his last outing Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, but it seems the back is no longer a concern. The Rangers have not yet announced when Quantrill will take the ball, but it will likely be Saturday. Quantrill has provided an unexpected boost to the Rangers' rotation, contributing a 1.82 ERA over his last nine starts. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Out of Texas lineup
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 3:20 PM
Pederson (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Pederson suffered a small fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch Saturday. He hasn't played since then, but the Rangers are facing a righty in Sonny Gray for the first time during that span. Pederson is aiming to play through the injury, but clearly he's not feeling well enough to do so just yet. Josh Jung is slotting in at designated hitter for Texas on Thursday. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Leads off again
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:39 AM
Foscue started at second base and batted leadoff, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Boston.
Analysis: Foscue settled in at leadoff for a third consecutive game, all against left-handed starters. He typically doesn't start against righties. Foscue has hammered southpaws this season, posting a slash line of .326/.397/.607 with eight home runs and 27 RBI over 151 plate appearances. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Earns win in relief
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:33 AM
Eovaldi improved to 11-9 on the season after allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one batter over four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Eovaldi made his second relief appearance since coming off the injured list last weekend and shut down the Red Sox. He was needed for length as starter MacKenzie Gore battled muscle spasms in his shoulder and was limited to four innings. After tossing 46 pitches Wednesday, Eovaldi could be built up enough to make an abbreviated start or bulk-relief appearance at some point during the final week of the regular season. The Rangers could have some openings in the rotation, as Gore and Cal Quantrill (back) are battling injuries, while Cody Bradford has gone 0-5 with a 4.72 ERA in his seven starts since returning from the 60-day IL in early August. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Working as opener Thursday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:20 PM
Alexander will serve as the opening pitcher during Thursday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Alexander will draw his fifth opening assignment of the season after beginning September by allowing three earned runs across 7.1 innings. He'll likely remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to bulk reliever Cody Bradford. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Dealing with spasms
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:25 PM
Manager Skip Schumaker said after Wednesday's game that Gore is dealing with spasms in his back/shoulder, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Gore gave up three earned runs over four innings in just 69 pitches during his start Wednesday, and his spasms help to explain why his outing was cut short. It's unclear whether the left-hander will be able to make his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Tuesday against the Mets -- but the Rangers will likely have a better idea of his availability after monitoring him for a few days. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Ineffective in no-decision
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 9:58 PM
Gore took a no-decision Wednesday against Boston, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks in four innings. He failed to record a strikeout.
Analysis: The Red Sox were hardly fooled by Gore on Wednesday, as the hurler induced a mere two whiffs on the evening. The southpaw appears to be losing his effectiveness quite a bit down the stretch, fanning four or fewer in five consecutive starts while yielding at least three runs in three straight abbreviated outings. He'll look to right the ship when he carries a 4.67 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 172:69 K:BB over 165.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Mets. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Two RBI in win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:33 AM
Seager went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Boston.
Analysis: Seager delivered a two-out, two-run single to finish off the Rangers' four-run second inning. The shortstop has knocked in five runs over the last two contests and has been heavily involved in the offense this month, as the Ranger vie for a playoff spot. Seager is 16-for-53 (.302) with three doubles, five home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored over 13 September games. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Knocks in two in win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:27 AM
Diaz served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Diaz delivered a pair of runs with a second-inning double to kick off a four-run inning for the Rangers. The catcher has been productive in September and could see more opportunities at DH as the Rangers compete for a postseason berth. Diaz has an .805 OPS with nine RBI over 11 games this month. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Sent on rehab assignment
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:57 PM
Helman (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Analysis: Helman has been out since mid-June with multiple fractures in his right hand, but he's ready to play in games again after three months of rehab. It's not a given that Helman will be reinstated to the Rangers' active roster once the club deems him physically ready. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Dealing with hand fracture
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:43 PM
Pederson, who is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, has a small fracture in his left hand, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran slugger suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch Saturday against the Diamondbacks, but he's hoping the swelling will subside soon and allow him to play again this season. Pederson is likely to be sidelined at least the next few days as he continues to be evaluated. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Contributes to win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 6:42 AM
Jung went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Jung singled home a run during the Rangers' three-run fifth inning to increase their lead. This was second game back from a calf injury for Jung, who posted a second consecutive two-hit game with an RBI and a run scored. After a promising first half when he posted an .819 OPS, Jung has been limited to just seven games since the All-Star break. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Tweaks back during Sunday's start
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 6:36 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told reporters that Quantrill was working through back tightness during his start in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Quantrill was able to work through the injury and picked up the win to improve his record to 9-5, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out four across six innings. The back injury can be considered a day-to-day issue, and perhaps Quantrill won't miss any time. His next turn in the rotation is slated for next weekend at home against the Blue Jays. |
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Cam Cauley Cam Cauley Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
The Rangers optioned Cauley to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Cauley was called up by the Rangers when MLB rosters expanded Sept. 1, and he served exclusively as a defensive replacement and pinch runner during this stint in the majors. The 23-year-old has a .207/.281/.345 slash line with one homer, one steal and 10 runs in 65 big-league plate appearances this year. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Back in big leagues
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: The 23-year-old spent the past month in the minors but is back with the Rangers ahead of Sunday's series finale in Arizona. Osuna has a .255/.347/.297 slash line with one homer and five steals in 220 plate appearances this season. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson X-rays negative after HBP
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:58 AM
Pederson had X-rays on his hand come back negative after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 34-year-old initially remained in to run the bases after the hit-by-pitch but was eventually replaced by a pinch hitter. The results of the initial X-rays are encouraging, but Pederson is still scheduled to undergo further testing to determine the full extent of the injury. The slugger wasn't likely to be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale regardless of the injury since lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is taking the mound for Arizona. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Used in relief Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:34 AM
Eovaldi allowed one run on four hits while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Eovaldi was needed for multiple innings in a game where starter Kumar Rocker was lifted after four-plus innings. The former opted to rejoin the Rangers following a stint on the injured list without a rehab assignment and is expected to serve as a multi-inning reliever. The live batting-practice sessions he threw while rehabbing lasted two innings apiece. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Snaps hitless run
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:26 AM
Duran went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Duran snapped an 0-for-19 skid with a two-run single during the Rangers' six-run fifth inning. The two RBI raised his season total to 80, which ranks second on the team behind Jake Burger's 83. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Earns win Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:16 AM
Garcia (1-1) struck out one over a scoreless fifth inning to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: After Texas scored six times in the top of the fifth to take a 6-1 lead, starter Kumar Rocker began the bottom of the frame with two consecutive walks and was replaced by Garcia, who then got credited with the win. This was the reliever's third appearance since returning to the active roster last week. The left-hander has not allowed a hit, walk or run while striking out four over three innings. |
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