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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Resumes throwing off mound
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:06 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Garcia (shoulder) threw two bullpen sessions last week at their facility in Arizona, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Garcia has had a drawn-out recovery process from left rotator cuff inflammation, as the injury has kept him on the shelf since April 23. After months of little to no progress, Garcia finally seems to have turned a corner and could resume throwing live batting practice at some point this week. The Rangers remain hopeful that Garcia will be able to rejoin the big-league bullpen at some point in September. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka In midst of throwing program
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Rangers announced Wednesday that Higashioka (forearm) began throwing out to 60 feet, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: After being placed on the 10-day injured list July 21 due to a right flexor strain, Higashioka was shut down from throwing for nearly three weeks before being cleared to start ramping back up when Aug. 11 imaging on his forearm revealed improved healing. Assuming his initial throwing went well, Higashioka could start throwing to bases at some point this week. The veteran backstop will need to complete a rehab assignment prior to being activated and is likely at least a couple weeks away from rejoining the Rangers. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Resumes jogging, but timeline unclear
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:42 PM
Jung (calf) resumed jogging Aug. 18 and has also taken part in defensive drills, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jung took a break from baseball activities for about 10 days earlier this month after he had been stuck in a holding pattern in his recovery from a left calf strain, but he seems to have turned a corner over the past week. A recent MRI revealed continued healing in his calf, but he's not yet 100 percent and will likely be eased along slowly in his rehab program. Jung will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, but he won't be cleared to report to an affiliate until he resumes facing live pitching and running the bases at full speed. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Nearing mound work
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
The Rangers announced Aug. 12 that Garcia (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing off a mound soon, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Nearly two weeks have passed since that update, but it's unclear whether Garcia has been able to take the next step in his throwing progression by getting back on a mound. Garcia has had an uncommonly slow recovery from an injury that the Rangers have labeled as left rotator cuff inflammation. He's been on the shelf since April 23 and has had to pause his throwing program on multiple occasions after experiencing continued discomfort while playing catch. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Reaches base four times in win
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 PM
Burger went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double, two RBI, two walks and a strikeout during a 11-2 win over the White Sox on Monday.
Analysis: After reaching base just one time in his previous four games, Burger got on base four times during Monday's blowout win. The 30-year-old connected with his 22nd homer of the season in the fifth inning to extend the lead. Burger later drove in Evan Carter on an RBI double to add more distance on the scoreboard. Burger is slashing .236/.301/.424 with 22 homers and 75 RBI in 498 plate appearances this season. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Contributes three RBI in win
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 PM
Seager went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, a run scored and a walk during Monday's 11-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: With the three base knocks Monday, Seager has now recorded multi-hit performances in eight of his last nine games. The 32-year-old helped out early, lining a two-run double to extend the lead to three. He later added on some insurance, smacking an RBI double to center field. Over his last 15 games, Seager is slashing .357/.419/.607 with three homers and eight RBI in 61 plate appearances. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Solid start in win
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 PM
Rocker (5-10) picked up the win while allowing two runs on five hits and three walks Monday. He struck out eight.
Analysis: After three shaky outings from Rocker, he bounced back Monday against the White Sox. The 26-year-old's lone mistake was a two-run homer off the bat of Tristan Peters in the second inning. Rocker now owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 117:51 K:BB in 126.2 innings this season. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Tossed from series opener
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:49 PM
Pederson was ejected from Monday's game against the White Sox after being denied a challenge, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. He went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored before exiting.
Analysis: Pederson voiced his displeasure with the home plate umpire from the dugout after he was denied an ABS challenge earlier in the game, and he was promptly ejected from the matchup. Justin Foscue was called on to replace Pederson in the DH slot following his departure. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Losing grip on platoon role
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: The Rangers will keep Lopez on the bench for a fifth consecutive game. Two of his absences from the lineup have come against right-handed pitchers, so the left-handed-hitting Lopez may have lost his grip on a strong-side platoon role in the Texas infield. Lopez's downturn in playing time comes while he's struggled to a .111/.167/.148 slash line over his last 23 games. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen On bench again Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:05 PM
Jansen is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Since coming off the 60-day injured list last Tuesday, Jansen has yet to start consecutive games behind the plate. Jansen -- who has posted a career-worst .548 OPS over 152 plate appearances on the season -- looks like he could be part of a three-headed timeshare at catcher with Elias Diaz and Logan O'Hoppe. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Second straight start
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:28 PM
Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Diaz is earning a second start in a row after homering in Sunday's win over the Angels. It's the first time since Danny Jansen returned from the injured list last week that either he or Diaz has started two straight tilts. Logan O'Hoppe is also on the Rangers' active roster, and the club could continue to rotate the three players in the catcher spot. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Extends scoreless streak
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:23 PM
Quantrill (6-4) earned the win Sunday against the Angels, allowing six hits while striking out six over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Quantrill threw 68 of his 96 pitches for strikes and didn't issue a walk for the second consecutive start. The right-hander has now completed at least five innings while allowing one run or fewer in five straight starts, lowering his ERA to 2.90 in the process. He's been especially sharp recently, extending his scoreless streak to 15 innings. Quantrill will look to keep rolling in his next scheduled start Saturday against the Brewers. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Misses no time
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:22 PM
Burger went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Burger was removed from Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the wrist but will play through the pain. It might be a different story if the Rangers were out of the playoff hunt, but Texas is tied with Houston for first in the AL West. He admitted to the wrist still being sore, which could limit his production. Burger has one hit over his last 12 at-bats and is batting .217 (13-for-60) during the month of August. |
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Jarred Kelenic Jarred Kelenic Removed from 40-man roster
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Rangers designated Kelenic for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Kelenic has now been cast off 40-man rosters on three occasions, with the Rangers DFAing him the last two times. The 27-year-old outfielder has slashed just .219/.313/.288 with one home run, six RBI and five runs across 83 plate appearances at the big-league level this season between stops with the White Sox and Rangers. He's unlikely to get claimed off waivers and could elect free agency once he clears. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Picking up another start
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:48 PM
Freeman is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Freeman will pick up a fourth straight start after going 2-for-6 with a walk over the previous three contests. Three of Freeman's starts have come against left-handed pitching, so he doesn't appear to have solidified himself as a near-everyday player for the Rangers quite yet and may be benefiting from a favorable runout of pitching matchups. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez On bench for fourth straight game
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:47 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Lopez will hit the bench for the fourth straight game, though three of those absences have come against left-handed pitching. Justin Foscue will draw the start at the keystone Sunday, but Lopez still appears to be the favored option at the position versus righties. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Taking seat against lefty
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:45 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Carter will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Joc Pederson and Nicky Lopez while the Angels send southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the bump. Ezequiel Duran will replace Carter in center field and will bat fifth. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against lefty
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:44 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Pederson will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Evan Carter and Nicky Lopez while the Angels send southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the bump. Logan O'Hoppe will fill in for Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter and will bat seventh. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Playing through wrist injury Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:40 PM
Burger (wrist) will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Burger said that his left wrist is still sore after he was hit by a pitch Saturday, but he's made enough improvement to play in the series finale. The wrist issue probably won't help Burger's chances of regaining the offense that's been missing for much of the second half; he's slashing an unremarkable .220/.274/.394 with five home runs in 31 games following the All-Star break. |
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Logan O'Hoppe Logan O'Hoppe Recalled, serving as DH on Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:31 PM
The Rangers recalled O'Hoppe from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He'll start at designated hitter and bat seventh in the series finale versus the Angels.
Analysis: O'Hoppe will be making his Rangers debut against his former Angels squad, after he was traded in late July and subsequently optioned to Round Rock, where he slashed .292/.386/.556 with three home runs over 84 plate appearances. Though he'll serve as the DH on Sunday, he's not expected to be anything more than a short-side platoon option at that spot. O'Hoppe will primarily be vying with Danny Jansen for playing time behind the dish. |
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