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Ben Peoples Ben Peoples Dispatched to Round Rock
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Rangers optioned Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: He's being sent back down to accommodate the return of Robert Garcia (shoulder) from the injured list. Peoples has managed a 2.76 ERA in 16 appearances for the Rangers, but a 10:8 K:BB over 16.1 innings is not inspiring. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Making return from IL
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:49 PM
The Rangers activated Garcia (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Garcia has been sidelined since April with left rotator cuff inflammation, but he's been reinstated after making just one scoreless rehab appearance. The lefty reliever could be eased back into high-leverage situations for the Rangers. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Live BP session Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 9:35 AM
Jung (calf) will have a live batting practice session Monday with Double-A Frisco, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: If all goes well, Jung is expected to embark on a rehab assignment at some point this week. A mid-September return is a possibility. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Involved in win
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 9:29 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-6 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Per usual, Foscue was in the lineup against a left-handed starter and delivered a game-tying double in the fourth inning to erase the Rays' early lead. He's hit safely in five straight games, going 5-for-14 with two doubles, one home run and five RBI during that streak. When not starting, he's often a mid-game replacement when opponents bring in a lefty reliever. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Supplies three hits in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:48 PM
Duran went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Duran has collected seven multi-hit efforts over his last 17 games, going 24-for-63 (.381) in that span. The utility man continues to be a consistent bat for the Rangers while picking up steady playing time between center field and second base. For the year, he's hitting .277 with a .794 OPS, 17 home runs, 78 RBI, 65 runs scored, 26 doubles, four triples and 11 stolen bases over 135 games. He has already set or matched career highs in nearly every offensive category. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Clubs 15th homer
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:45 PM
Seager went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Seager has picked up the pace at the plate lately, going 24-for-77 (.312) over his last 20 games. He has three homers and nine RBI in that span. The veteran shortstop is batting .227 with a .739 OPS, 15 homers, 38 RBI, 49 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base over 84 contests on the year. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Powers offense in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:43 PM
Burger went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Burger tagged Ian Seymour for a solo shot in the second inning and a two-run blast in the fourth. Burger had gone 10 games without a long ball, adding just two doubles and three RBI in that span. The first baseman is up to 25 homers on the year while batting .239 with a .738 OPS, 82 RBI, 60 runs scored, 21 doubles and three stolen bases over 137 contests. |
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Jakob Junis Jakob Junis Collects sixth save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:41 PM
Junis pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Jacob Latz was used to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning. The Rangers added some insurance in their half of the frame before Junis shut things down to pick up his first save since June 21. Despite the lack of saves, Junis has worked pretty well in a setup role. He's allowed three runs over 9.1 innings while collecting three holds since returning from an adductor strain. On the year, the veteran reliever has a 2.74 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB while adding six saves, 17 holds and one blown save over 49.1 innings. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Struggles against Rays
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:38 PM
Gore allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over three-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Sunday.
Analysis: Neither of Gore or Ian Seymour were able to provide much length as starters. The Rays' four-run second inning did much of the damage on Gore's line. He's now allowed 13 runs over his last 23.2 innings across five starts, falling short of the five-inning mark twice in that span. For the season, Gore has a 4.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 170:63 K:BB across 157.2 innings through 30 starts. He is projected to make his next start at Arizona. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Prepping for relief role, at least initially
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 3:42 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Eovaldi could pitch in a multiple-inning relief role once he returns from the 15-day injured list before "hopefully" building up enough length to make spot starts if necessary or if time permits, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. "It's just really challenging to think we're getting six innings out of him [immediately when he returns]," Schumaker said of Eovaldi.
Analysis: Eovaldi has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 because of right elbow inflammation but has demonstrated signs of progress over the past week. He threw approximately 40 pitches in the bullpen over two sets Saturday and is poised to take another step forward early this week, when he throws off a mound against live hitters. If all goes well during the live session, Eovaldi could then come back from the IL and slot into the bullpen, though it's possible the Rangers send him out on a brief rehab assignment beforehand. Regardless, Eovaldi looks like he'll need some time to get fully stretched back out, and though the veteran right-hander could prove to be a useful piece for the Rangers out of the bullpen, that sort of role won't lend itself to much fantasy value while Jacob Latz is secure as the team's closer. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Not starting against southpaw
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Carter will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Ezequiel Duran will spell Carter in center field and will bat leadoff. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Takes seat against lefty
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Logan O'Hoppe will enter the starting nine in place of Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Will resume throwing
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:26 AM
Leiter (ankle/biceps) is heading to Arizona to resume his rehab, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Leiter experienced biceps soreness during a recent outing, which prompted to the Rangers to put a halt to the rehab assignment. After being shut down for a few days, the right-hander is headed to the team's spring training facility to resume throwing. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Keeps making progress
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:21 AM
Jung (calf) ran the bases Saturday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: This was another step in the right direction for Jung, who had previously run in straight or curved lines but never on the basepaths. If he responds well Sunday, the next steps are a live batting practice session and then a rehab assignment. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Throws bullpen Saturday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:13 AM
Eovaldi (elbow) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Evoladi threw two sets of 20 pitches during the session, mimicking an up-and-down. The Rangers will monitor how the right-hander feels Sunday and could have him throw a live batting practice session if he recovers well. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Fans seven in six strong innings
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:04 PM
DeGrom took a no-decision against the Rays on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: That makes it back-to-back starts for deGrom of at least six innings and two runs or fewer allowed. The veteran right-hander did serve up a pair of home runs Saturday, which is a bit surprising after he gave up just one homer in his prior nine outings. He'll try to further improve on a career-worst 3.96 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 174:38 K:BB over 143.1 innings in his next scheduled appearance versus the Diamondbacks. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:04 PM
Diaz is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather after going 4-for-13 with one home run, five RBI and two runs scored across his four prior outings. Danny Jansen will start behind home plate Saturday and bat ninth while catching pitches from Jacob deGrom. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Tallies five RBI in loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:37 AM
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a sacrifice fly during Friday's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Diaz extended his modest hitting streak to four games after launching his first grand slam of the campaign. The catcher also recorded a season-high five RBI, shattering his previous high of two, which he's accomplished multiple times. Over his last seven games, the 35-year-old is slashing .316/.364/.632 with one homer and seven RBI over 21 plate appearances. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Launches solo shot
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:31 AM
Duran went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Duran got the scoring started in the second inning with a long ball off Rays starter Nick Martinez. It was the 27-year-old's second homer in his past three games, including his fourth straight game with an RBI. Over his last 15 games, Duran is batting .389/.484/.704 with four homers and 13 RBI in 63 plate appearances. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Hit hard in loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:28 AM
Rocker (5-11) picked up the loss Friday against the Rays, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits over five innings. He struck out three without a walk.
Analysis: Rocker came on in the third inning after Trevor Williams and Robby Ahlstrom both recorded scoreless frames. Rocker quickly serve up solo shots to Jonathan Aranda and Richie Palacios, before allowing four more unanswered runs in the fifth. The 26-year-old has now recorded seven straight outings without a quality start. The right-hander has posted a 4.61 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 127:55 K:BB over 134.2 innings this season. Rocker is lined up to make his next appearance either as a starter or bulk reliever Thursday against Seattle. |
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