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Josh Jung Josh Jung Out at least 10 more days
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 12:47 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Jung (calf) is not making much progress in his recovery, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: With Jung's calf strain not showing much improvement in his recovery, the 28-year-old will remain out of action for at least 10 more days. Jung did resume running activities Monday and will likely need a rehab stint once he advances further in his recovery. Jung has been sidelined since July 21, with Ezequiel Duran taking over at third base in his absence. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Activated for 2026 debut
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:52 AM
The Rangers reinstated Bradford (elbow) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Giants in Arlington.
Analysis: Texas placed MacKenzie Gore (personal) on the paternity list to clear a spot on the active roster for Bradford, who is slated to make his first appearance for the Rangers since Sept. 25, 2024 after a long recovery from his June 2025 internal brace surgery. The southpaw built up to four innings and 56 pitches over the course of four minor-league rehab starts, so he'll likely have a workload restriction in place in his first outing with the big club in nearly two years. Bradford had pitched effectively for the Rangers prior to undergoing elbow surgery, turning in a 3.54 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 70:13 K:BB over 76.1 innings in 2024. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:52 AM
Seager is absent from Wednesday's lineup against San Francisco.
Analysis: Despite a 3-for-4 performance with a walk and two runs scored Tuesday, Seager will sit out Wednesday's series finale. The 32-year-old has played in five consecutive games since being activated off the injured list July 31. Nicky Lopez will handle shortstop duties and bat seventh for Texas. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Bound for paternity list
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:47 AM
The Rangers placed Gore on the paternity list Wednesday.
Analysis: Per MLB rules, Gore will be away from the Rangers for a minimum of one day and a maximum of three days while he welcomes a new addition to his family. The southpaw tossed six scoreless innings in a start during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Giants and wasn't in line to pitch again until Sunday at the earliest, so the Rangers won't have to adjust their rotation to account for Gore's absence. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:39 AM
Pederson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Giants.
Analysis: With left-hander Carson Whisenhunt toeing the slab for the Giants, Pederson will sit out Wednesday's series finale. Justin Foscue will replace Pederson as the designated hitter and bat fifth for Texas. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Helps snap losing streak
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:51 AM
Duran went 3-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Duran walked off the Giants, who had tied the game in the top of the ninth inning. The win halted the Rangers' six-game losing streak. Duran is getting regular at-bats at third base since Josh Jung (calf) landed on the injured list, but the Rangers would find a spot for the versatile Duran even if Jung were healthy. In 18 contests since the All-Star break, Duran's posted a .313/.351/.582 slash line with seven doubles, one triple, three home runs, 13 RBI and a couple steals. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Tosses six scoreless frames
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:41 AM
Gore didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Giants. He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out four.
Analysis: Gore was going through a rough patch before this outing, allowing at least three earned runs in three consecutive starts and in six of his last seven, but he bounced back admirably in this one, at least in terms of run prevention. Gore owns a 4.18 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break, but that figure is lower than his season-long 4.55 ERA, which is a career-worst mark for the five-year veteran. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Throws live BP
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:41 AM
Leiter (ankle) threw two innings of live batting practice Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter threw 25 pitches in his return to mound work. The Rangers hope he can return before the end of the season. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Blows save but earns win
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:38 AM
Latz (3-1) was tagged with his third blown save of the season but earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Giants. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out one across one inning.
Analysis: Latz entered the game in the ninth with the Rangers holding a two-run lead, but he allowed a two-run single to Bryce Eldridge, resulting in the blown save. However, the lefty was credited with the win when Ezequiel Duran walked it off for Texas with a ground-rule double in the bottom of the ninth. Latz isn't on his most productive stretch, as he's allowed earned runs in three of his last four appearances. He owns a 4.26 ERA across 6.1 innings and six outings since the All-Star break. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Returning Wednesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:47 PM
Bradford (elbow) will return from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Giants, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bradford missed the entire 2025 campaign due to an elbow injury that eventually required Tommy John surgery, and a setback in his rehab program further extended his absence into the second half of this season. Now, after giving up just one run in 10 innings across four rehab starts, the 28-year-old southpaw is finally ready to rejoin the Rangers' rotation. Bradford built up to 56 pitches during his latest outing at Triple-A Round Rock, so the Rangers will likely limit his workload in what will be his first MLB appearance in nearly two years. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Activated, optioned to Round Rock
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:38 PM
The Rangers activated Freeman (neck) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: He's over his neck problem, but Freeman will remain at Round Rock where he had been on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old is 4-for-17 at the dish during his brief time in the majors in 2026. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Perfect at plate Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:21 PM
Duran went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Monday in a loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Duran was by far the most productive offensive player for Texas, logging four of the team's seven hits and accounting for the Rangers' only run with a solo blast to left field in the ninth inning. The utility man posted his second four-hit performance of the season and snapped a 2-for-19 cold spell at the plate. Duran continues to provide immense value both with his bat and with his defensive versatility -- he's slashing .274/.326/.455 with 13 homers, 51 runs, 59 RBI and nine stolen bases through 394 plate appearances this season while making double-digit appearances at three different positions in the infield (shortstop, third base and second base) as well as at two different positions in the outfield (left field and right field). |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Pitches well despite loss
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
Quantrill (4-4) allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings in a loss to San Francisco on Monday.
Analysis: Quantrill was hurt by two errors behind him in the second inning, allowing the Giants to scored a pair of unearned runs. The only other time San Francisco scored against him was when Jung Hoo Lee swatted a solo homer in the third. Quantrill retired 11 of the 13 batters he faced following that homer, but Texas' offense couldn't provide enough runs to take the righty off the hook. Despite the loss, Quantrill recorded his second quality start of the campaign (though it's worth nothing that he didn't move into the rotation until late June). He's produced a respectable 3.31 ERA over 35.1 frames since then, with all but one of his eight appearances coming as a starter. It remains to be seen, though, if Quantrill will remain in the rotation when Jordan Montgomery (elbow), Cody Bradford (elbow) and/or Jack Leiter (ankle) return from the injured list. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Idle Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:56 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather after he started behind the plate in the final two games of the Rangers' weekend series in Houston. Austin Wynn will handle catching duties Monday. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Resumes running Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 PM
Jung (calf) did some running Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jung's recovery from a left calf strain has come along more slowly than expected, but he took a big step forward Monday. The third baseman will continue to ramp up his running progression as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks. Jung has been sidelined for nearly two weeks, and it's uncertain whether he'll need some rehab games before being reinstated. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Dealt to Rangers
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:49 PM
The Rangers acquired Macko from the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for Josh Smith and Josh Stephan, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Macko has made a full-time move to the bullpen this season, posting a 4.91 ERA and 23:10 K:BB over 22 innings for the Blue Jays and a 4.07 ERA and 29:11 K:BB across 24.1 frames with Triple-A Buffalo. The 25-year-old had been optioned to the minors last week, but it's unclear whether the Ranger intend to put him on the big-league roster or send him to Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Activated from IL, DFA'd
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
The Rangers activated Martin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.
Analysis: Martin is recovered from the right shoulder impingement that's kept him out since mid-July, but the Rangers determined there wasn't a spot for him on their active roster. The veteran reliever will be exposed to waivers, and it's possible Martin could be traded before the deadline. Martin has collected a 9.00 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 14 innings for the Rangers this season, but the 40-year-old posted a 2.98 ERA and 43:8 K:BB in 42.1 frames in 2025. |
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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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