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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Throwing again
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:22 AM
Bradford (elbow) began throwing from 60 feet during the Rangers' most recent homestand, MLB.com reports
Analysis: Bradford made one rehab start early in April but was shut down soon after. Now that he's throwing again, the Rangers are pegging his return for late June. |
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Carter Baumler Carter Baumler Shut down
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:18 AM
Baumler (intercostal) has been shut down from his rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Baumler made three appearances while on his rehab assignment but experienced a setback and hasn't pitched since April 28. It's unclear when the right-hander will restart a throwing program. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Homers in win
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:08 AM
Foscue started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Foscue made a second consecutive start and swatted the first home run of his short MLB career. The infielder has just five hits over 58 at-bats across three short stints in the big leagues, but he's been given a clean slate by Texas manager Skip Schumaker, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. He can also play second base -- where he started Friday and had an RBI single -- which should be considered an unsettled spot given the struggles Josh Smith (lower body, IL) has had to start 2026. Either Foscue or Ezequiel Duran, who started at the keystone Saturday, could take hold of the position. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Hitting bench Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:14 PM
Burger isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: Burger will get a rare day off to regroup after going 2-for-19 with an RBI and a run scored over the Rangers' last five games. His absence will allow Justin Foscue to pick up a start at first base while batting ninth. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Idle Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:11 PM
Jansen isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Jansen will retreat to the dugout Saturday after going 0-for-3 during a loss in Friday's series opener. Kyle Higashioka will catch for starter Jack Leiter and bat eighth. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Returns to field
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:36 AM
Nimmo started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Nimmo was back defending in the outfield after a hamstring issue cost him a couple of games and limited him to designated hitter in three others. He continues to be a bright light in the Rangers' lineup and is slashing .291/.373/.440 with four home runs, 12 RBI, one steal and 17 runs over 36 games, all as the team's leadoff batter. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Surrenders three runs in loss
Fri, May 8, 2026, 11:16 PM
Rocker (1-4) took the loss Friday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts across 3.2 innings.
Analysis: Rocker again struggled, as he possesses below-average stuff with depressed velocity this season. In two starts this month, Rocker has surrendered eight runs on 11 hits, including two homers, and three walks with five strikeouts across 5.2 innings. Just two of Rocker's seven starts this season have qualified as quality outings. His ERA has swelled to 5.01 with a 27:13 K:BB across 32.1 innings. Rocker is lined up to face the Diamondbacks at home for his next start. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Set to face hitters
Fri, May 8, 2026, 5:50 PM
Martin (biceps) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: This will mark the first time Martin has faced live hitters since biceps soreness sent him to the injured list in mid-April. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he may be cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the minor leagues early next week. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Throwing from 80 feet
Fri, May 8, 2026, 5:47 PM
Garcia (shoulder) began throwing from 80 feet out Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia is seeing improvement in his shoulder every time he throws, but he is still dealing with some discomfort and isn't close to returning to Texas' bullpen. The Rangers may offer an update on his return timeline after he is cleared to resume mound work. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Good to go
Fri, May 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
Gray (forearm) will play catch Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Gray was removed from Thursday's game versus the Yankees after being struck in the forearm by a comebacker. His exit was deemed precautionary, however, and it's not expected to be an issue moving forward. Gray has yielded just one run but has a 6:6 K:BB over seven frames with Texas. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Makes first start
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:06 PM
Foscue started at second base and went 0-for-1 in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Foscue made his first start since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, but it wasn't a long day. After striking out in his first plate appearance, Foscue was pulled for a pinch hitter in the fifth. He's been a tease in the minors, putting up noteworthy numbers at the Triple-A level, but the production never followed him into the majors, where he's 3-for-52 across multiple stints. He could get some playing time while Josh Smith (glute) is on the 10-day injured list, but Ezequiel Duran is expected to get the bulk of the starts at the keystone while Smith his sidelined. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Stays hot in loss
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:57 PM
Duran started in left field and went 1-for-3 with two walks, a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Yankees. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Duran, a former Yankee farmhand, knocked in five runs over the three-game series against the team that drafted him. He continued to wield a productive bat, belting a solo homer in the third inning, and has hit safely in six of the last seven contests, going 9-for-22 (.409) with six walks, five extra-base hits, five RBI and six runs during that stretch. He should remain a lineup regular for the next week or so, as the Rangers navigate injuries to outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) and second baseman Josh Smith (glute). |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Can't shake control issues in loss
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:51 PM
Gore (2-3) took the loss Thursday against the Yankees, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The 27-year-old left-hander struggled with hard contact Thursday, giving up four extra-base hits (two triples). Gore also continued to have major problems with his control, issuing at least three passes in his fifth start already this year. He's been a pretty big disappointment to begin his Rangers career, posting a 5.18 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB across 40 innings, so Gore will be looking to right the ship in his next scheduled outing versus Arizona. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Exits after being hit by comebacker
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:48 PM
Gray was removed from an appearance Thursday versus the Yankees after being struck in the forearm by a comebacker, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Gray's exit appeared precautionary, but the Rangers should have more on his status after the game. The reliever was charged with one run on two hits and a walk over one inning of work before departing. |
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Makes pro debut
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:49 PM
Abeldt (elbow) struck out three and gave up one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings in his season debut Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Analysis: The No. 146 overall selection in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, Abeldt didn't pitch at all last summer while he was in the early stages of his recovery from UCL repair surgery with an internal brace, which he underwent in February. Abeldt finished up the rehab process in the spring and now looks to be back to full health with the ACL season having gotten underway. The 22-year-old lefty could eventually move on to Single-A Hickory and/or High-A Hub City before the end of the 2026 campaign. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Exiting starting nine
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:20 AM
Osuna is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Osuna had made nine straight starts in left field against right-handed pitching, but he'll grab a seat for Thursday's series finale. Ezequiel Duran will patrol left field and bat second for the Rangers. |
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Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Starts two consecutive games
Thu, May 7, 2026, 8:49 AM
McCutchen started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: McCutchen's started two consecutive games and has hits in three straight starts. He's taking advantage of injuries to Wyatt Langford (forearm) and Brandon Nimmo, who served as the designated hitter Wednesday while dealing with a recent hamstring issue. McCutchen is slashing .235/.286/.333 with one home run, five RBI and six runs scored over 24 games (56 plate appearances). |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Contributes to win
Thu, May 7, 2026, 8:38 AM
Duran started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Duran had a run-producing double in the third inning and scored later in the same inning. He's started both of the Rangers' games since Josh Smith (glute) landed on the 10-day injured list and will likely be the primary replacement at the keystone while Smith is on the shelf. Given how productive he's been when given a chance to play, Duran could be making a case for sticking around in an everyday role even once Smith is healthy. Duran has slashed .303/.372/.461 with nine extra-base hits, 11 RBI, four steals and 12 runs over 28 games while receiving reps at second base, shortstop, third base, right field and left field. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Rips fourth homer in win
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:29 PM
Carter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Carter went deep for the first time since April 23, which was also his last multi-RBI effort. The 23-year-old outfielder still has a long way to go before commanding more fantasy attention, though. Across 130 trips to the plate to this point, Carter is slashing a paltry .178/.299/.336 with four big flies, five doubles, 11 RBI and five stolen bases. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Drills seventh homer
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:24 PM
Seager went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: The 32-year-old shortstop ended a 10-game dry spell without a homer Wednesday. Seager isn't hitting for much average in the early going, but he's getting on base at a healthy clip while supplying a decent amount of power. Through 153 plate appearances, he's slashing .214/.314/.420 with seven long balls, six doubles, 19 RBI and 19 walks. |
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