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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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Josh Jung Josh Jung Sitting as precaution Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:32 PM
Jung (calf) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Ezequiel Duran will draw the start at third base in place of Jung, who was lifted early in Tuesday's 10-0 win due to left calf tightness. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Jung downplayed any concern about the injury, noting that he feels fine and expects to be available off the bench Wednesday. The Rangers will have a team day off Thursday, so with two full days of rest on tap, Jung could be ready for the three-game series versus the Mariners this weekend. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Precautionary exit Tuesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
Jung said after being removed from Tuesday's game versus the White Sox with left calf tightness that he expects to be OK, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: While the injury looks to be minor, the Rangers weren't going to be taking any chances given Jung's history of calf issues. With the Rangers being idle Thursday, there's a chance Jung will be held out of Wednesday's lineup. The club might have more information on their third baseman's condition pregame. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Ready for rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:27 AM
The Rangers sent Martin (shoulder) to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Martin landed on the 15-day injured list just before the All-Star break with a right shoulder impingement. He is eligible for activation Monday and should be ready to go on that date after a rehab appearance or two. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Enters for injured teammate
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:04 AM
Lopez entered Tuesday's game in the fourth inning as a replacement for the injured Josh Jung (calf), going 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 10-0 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Lopez, who's been the primary second baseman during the month of July, entered to play shortstop while Ezequiel Duran shifted to third base. Depending on how Jung responds, Lopez could continue to defend shortstop or move back to second base Wednesday. The Rangers' primary starter at short, Corey Seager (back), is progressing in his rehab but has only hit off a batting tee, which indicates it will be at least another week or so before he returns. Once Seager returns, it's expected that Duran and Lopez will share second base, while also serving in utility roles. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Shifts to third base
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:55 AM
Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Duran, who's been filling in for injured shortstop Corey Seager (back), shifted to third base mid-game when Josh Jung (calf) was removed in the fourth inning. It sounds like Jung's injury is not serious -- he told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that he should be good to go Wednesday -- so Duran should move back to shortstop soon. Regardless of which position the versatile Duran plays, he should remain a regular in the middle of the batting order. He's posted a slash line of .268/.323/.433 with 10 home runs, 51 RBI, seven steals and 43 runs over 92 games. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Moves up depth chart
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:39 AM
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Diaz made a second straight start behind the plate and is in line for more work after the Rangers placed Kyle Higashioka (forearm) on the 10-day injured list. The club selected the contract of Austin Wynns from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move, but the primary catching job belongs to Diaz, who's been Texas' best hitting catcher since his arrival in early June. The 35-year-old backstop is slashing .269/.275/.410 with two home runs, 11 RBI and eight runs scored over 31 games for the Rangers. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Blasts 11th homer
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 2:13 AM
Langford went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: With the Rangers already holding a comfortable lead, Langford added to the rout by taking Tyler Schweitzer deep for a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The blast was his 11th of the season. Since returning from the injured list July 9, Langford has been one of Texas' hottest hitters, batting .324 (12-for-37) with three home runs across nine games. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Homers in four-hit performance
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 2:05 AM
Nimmo went 4-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Nimmo opened the scoring by taking Noah Schultz deep for a two-run homer in his first plate appearance before adding singles in each of his next three to record a season-high four hits. The veteran outfielder has come out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat, going 7-for-19 (.368) with five RBI over his first five games of the second half. Across 95 games this season, Nimmo is slashing .268/.336/.433 with 10 home runs, 22 doubles, four triples, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and four stolen bases. |
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