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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Allows 10 hits in no-decision
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:09 PM
Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Rocker threw 59 of his 88 pitches for strikes and generated 15 whiffs despite allowing a season-high 10 hits. The biggest blow came in the fourth inning, when Jeremy Pena launched a two-run homer. The right-hander has now issued multiple walks in four straight starts, posting a 4.56 ERA during that stretch. For the season, Rocker owns a 4.08 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:40 K:BB across 108 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Orioles. |
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Marco Gonzales Marco Gonzales Clears waivers
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:55 PM
The Rangers outrighted Gonzales to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Gonzales cleared waivers and will stick around in the Texas organization after he was designated for assignment Friday. The veteran southpaw was up with the Rangers for about a week and a half, making two relief appearances and allowing one earned run on seven hits and four walks across six innings. |
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Lands on minor-league IL
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:45 PM
Walcott (head) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Walcott was struck in the head by a pickoff throw during his contest with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, and he'll now be forced to spend time on the IL as a result. The Rangers' top prospect has posted a .308 average with three home runs, nine RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases over 13 contests since his promotion to Double-A. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Getting breather Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:59 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Lopez will retreat to the bench after he started at second base or shortstop in each of the Rangers' 10 games. Cam Cauley will get the nod Sunday at the keystone, where Lopez is expected to see the bulk of his playing time moving forward after Corey Seager returned from the injured list Friday. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Moves to third base
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:53 AM
Duran started at third base and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Duran, who had been filling in at shortstop, has moved to third base since Corey Seager was activated off the injured list Friday. Duran is now covering for the injured Josh Jung (calf), who is not yet able to run at full speed. Duran is expected to handle the hot corner until Jung is ready to return. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Goes deep Saturday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:39 AM
Langford went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Langford erased the Astros' early lead in the third inning when he tucked a homer inside the left field foul pole a mere 348 feet from home plate. It was his fourth home run in the last 13 games and 13th of the season. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Homers in loss
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:32 AM
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Diaz drove in a game-tying run in the fourth inning on a sacrifice bunt and then homered in the sixth to bring Texas within one run. The RBI were his first in 18 contests. He's getting most of the starts at catcher with Kyle Higashioka (forearm) on the injured list. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Chased early in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:50 PM
DeGrom (7-7) took the loss against the Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and five walks with three strikeouts over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: DeGrom was uncharacteristically wild, issuing a season-high five walks while throwing just 52 of 91 pitches for strikes. It was the 38-year-old's shortest outing since a three-inning struggle May 22, though it's the third time in his past seven starts that he's yielded five or more earned runs. He owns a 3.96 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 135:29 K:BB across 113.2 innings this season and will aim to rebound in a home matchup with the Orioles next weekend. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Resting up Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:54 PM
Burger isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Burger has notched a base hit in four of his last five games but will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game. Joc Pederson will pick up a start at first base as a result, moving Brandon Nimmo into the DH spot and opening up right field for Alejandro Osuna. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Moved to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Rangers optioned Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Curvelo was called up from Triple-A on Friday but will now head right back to the minors after giving up four runs in two innings against the Astros. Nolan Kingham will come up from Round Rock to fill the void in the bullpen. |
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Contract selected
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:24 PM
The Rangers selected Kingham's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Kingham has posted a 6.99 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 46.1 innings since signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers in May, but he'll now join the major-league bullpen to replace Luis Curvelo. Kingham, 29, will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Clubs 20th homer in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:24 AM
Pederson went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Pederson's homer in the sixth inning was his 20th of the season and marked his return to the 20-homer club. This is the seventh time in 12 seasons he's reached that threshold and comes after the low point of his career in 2025, when he hit just nine home runs with a career-low .613 OPS. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Two hits in return
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:59 PM
Seager went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: In his first game since June 30, Seager singled in his first at-bat before adding a double and scoring a run in the sixth inning. It's been a disappointing year for the oft-injured 32-year-old, who's slashing .189/.297/.384 with 10 homers, 25 RBI, 29 runs scored and one steal across 222 plate appearances. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Hit hard in loss
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:28 PM
Eovaldi (10-9) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk with five strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Eovaldi threw 60 of 94 pitches for strikes with a solid 14 whiffs, but he allowed two homers and 12 hard-hit balls overall. It ended an underwhelming July for the veteran hurler, who posted a 5.67 ERA over five starts while yielding three earned runs or more in four of them. He'll take a 4.31 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 135:30 K:BB across 127.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Giants next week. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:55 PM
The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Smith has struggled mightily at the plate this season, managing just a .213/.299/.272 batting line in 45 contests. It's the third time since late June that the utility player has been sent down to the minors. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Back with Texas
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Rangers recalled Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Curvelo will return to the big-league club for the first time since June 13. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 24:16 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. Texas optioned Winston Santos to Triple-A to free up space for Curvelo on the active roster. |
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Winston Santos Winston Santos Sent back to minors
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Rangers optioned Santos to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Santos' stint with the big club lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He could join the rotation at Round Rock. |
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Marco Gonzales Marco Gonzales Removed from 40-man roster
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Rangers designated Gonzales for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Gonzales permitted a total of one run in a pair of three-inning relief outings for the Rangers, but he's nonetheless being jettisoned to waivers. The southpaw would have the ability to elect free agency, if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Activated from injured list
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Rangers reinstated Seager from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Seager landed on the IL on July 1 and will return to action exactly 30 days later after being activated Friday. The 32-year-old has slashed a career-worst .182/.292/.374 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI in 219 plate appearances this season. Texas optioned Josh Smith to Triple-A to make room for Seager on the active roster. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Steals base, scores in loss
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 8:05 AM
Osuna went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Osuna singled and scored ahead of Wyatt Langford's double in the fifth inning and then stole his fifth bag of the season in the seventh. Since Langford returned from an injury earlier this month, Osuna's playing time has taken a hit. He's started just five times and has 23 plate appearances over 15 contests since Langford rejoined the club. |
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