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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Secures fourth win of 2026
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:36 PM
Rocker (4-8) earned the win against the Mariners on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Rocker has tossed quality starts in back-to-back outings, with his only blemishes Monday being a Randy Arozarena solo homer in the second inning and a Julio Rodriguez sacrifice fly in the third. Rocker induced 14 whiffs on 88 pitches (57 strikes), and it was the third time this season that he registered at least seven strikeouts. He'll take a 4.03 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 93:38 K:BB across 102.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the Astros. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Belts solo homer Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:17 PM
Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran opened the third inning with a solo blast off George Kirby to extend the Rangers' lead to 5-2. Duran has homered in back-to-back games and is up to 12 long balls on the season, which is two off from matching his career best that he set in 2023. He's on a seven-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with six RBI and six extra-base hits. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Goes deep against Seattle
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:10 PM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Burger extended the Rangers' lead to five runs in the third inning with a two-run long ball off George Kirby. It was the 19th home run of the season for Burger, three of which have come since the All-Star break. He is slashing .238/.300/.430 with two steals and 66 RBI across 410 plate appearances. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Cracks two homers Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
Pederson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Pederson got the Rangers on the board early with a leadoff homer off George Kirby before adding a three-run blast in the second inning to extend Texas' lead to 4-1. It was the second multi-HR game of the season for Pederson and brought him up to 19 long balls on the year, which is more than double is total from 2025 (nine). He's in the midst of a 10-game on-base streak, during which he has gone 14-for-36 (.389) with one steal, five home runs and nine RBI. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Making third straight start
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:10 AM
Smith will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: The Rangers appear to have settled on Smith as the primary replacement at third base for Josh Jung (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Smith will claim a third straight start at the position, despite going hitless in six at-bats over the previous two contests. The 28-year-old could find himself as the odd man out for an everyday role in the Texas infield once one of Jung or Corey Seager (back) returns from the IL, as Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez both seem to be ahead of Smith on the depth chart. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Allows one run in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:11 PM
DeGrom did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on seven hits and no walks over five-plus innings against Seattle. He struck out four.
Analysis: DeGrom fired off five frames of one-run ball before allowing a pair of singles to open the sixth frame, prompting the Rangers to pull him at 90 pitches (66 strikes) in favor of Robby Ahlstrom. Ahlstrom closed the inning with no damage to preserve a 3-1 advantage, though struggles from the relievers after him kept Texas and DeGrom from picking up the win. The 38-year-old hasn't put up the elite numbers he's regularly produced throughout his big-league career, but the two-time Cy Young Award winner has still been plenty serviceable in 2026. DeGrom will take a 7-6 record with a 3.67 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 132:24 K:BB across 110.1 innings (20 starts) into his next outing, lined up for next weekend on the road in Houston. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Honing in on rehab assignment
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:04 PM
Seager (back) said that he completed a "higher-volume" live batting practice session Sunday and will repeat the activity again Monday before likely heading out on a rehab assignment, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Seager received the equivalent of about four at-bats against live pitching Friday, but he said that he wants to take live BP on consecutive days before moving on to the final step in his recovery from lower back inflammation, which sent him to the injured list July 1. Assuming all goes well Monday, Seager will report to one of the Rangers' affiliates for game action. The veteran shortstop may need just one game on the farm before being cleared to return from the IL, perhaps as soon as Friday's series opener in Houston. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Drawing fourth straight start
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:03 PM
Lopez will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Lopez will pick up a fourth straight start and his second in a row at the keystone in the penultimate game of the series versus Seattle. With Josh Jung (calf) recently joining Corey Seager (back) on the injured list, Lopez should at least temporarily have a path to an everyday role in the Texas infield. Since signing with the Rangers in late May, Lopez is batting .326 over 135 at-bats but has provided limited production in most other categories (one home run, four stolen bases, 16 RBI and 15 runs). |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Cleared to start Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:58 AM
Langford (ankle) will start in left field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI during Saturday's 7-1 win before being lifted from the game after six innings due to an apparent left ankle injury, which stemmed from fouling a pair of pitches off himself earlier in the contest. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, X-rays on Langford's foot returned negative, and the swelling in his ankle apparently subsided enough overnight for the 24-year-old to give it a go Sunday. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Ups pitch count to 75 on rehab
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 AM
Montgomery (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Montgomery built up to 75 pitches in his seventh rehab start, which he's hoping will be his final outing in the minors before coming off the 60-day injured list, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker wouldn't commit to Montgomery making his next appearance in the majors, however, as the Rangers presumably want to assess him during a bullpen session before deciding on his next step. Montgomery -- who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from March 2025 UCL surgery -- has turned in a 4.74 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 19 innings over his seven starts between Round Rock and Double-A Frisco. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Starts Saturday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:07 AM
Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Smith was called up after Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung (calf) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the shelf, there could be opportunities for the versatile Smith, who can also play the outfield. He shifted to left field Saturday when Wyatt Langford (ankle) was removed from the game. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Three hits, steal in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:22 PM
Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Pederson has hit safely in his last six games, going 10-for-23 (.435) in that span. He made a rare start at first base to give Jake Burger a day off Saturday, but Pederson will see most of his playing time as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter. Pederson is batting .251 with an .833 OPS, 17 home runs, two steals, 36 RBI, 41 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples across 93 contests this season. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Reaches 10-win mark
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Eovaldi (10-8) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Saturday.
Analysis: Eovaldi had allowed 11 runs (10 earned) across 15 innings over his first three starts in July. He bounced back with a gem Saturday, never giving the Mariners much to work with as he threw 61 of 91 pitches for strikes. Eovaldi has maintained a 4.05 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 130:29 K:BB through 122.1 innings over 20 starts this season, and he's allowed one run or less in six of those games. The veteran right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Rays. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford X-rays come back negative
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM
Langford said Saturday that X-rays on his left ankle and foot came back negative, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Langford said ice has reduced the swelling, and he expects to play in Sunday's game against the Mariners. Players tend to be a bit more optimistic on their recovery timelines, but consider Langford day-to-day for now. The first-place Rangers can't afford to lose their star outfielder to another injury after he's already missed 52 of 104 games this season to various ailments. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Getting X-rays on ankle
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:16 PM
Manager Skip Schumaker said Langford will undergo X-rays on his left ankle and foot after he was removed from Saturday's win over the Mariners in the top of the seventh inning, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Langford fouled a pair of pitches off his left foot and ankle earlier in the contest and struck out to end the bottom of the sixth inning before being pulled on defense in the top of the seventh. Prior to leaving, Langford had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and two runs scored. He's already missed time with quad, forearm and hamstring injuries this season and has had two stints on the injured list. When healthy, Langford has swung a hot bat, posting an .868 OPS with 12 homers and 29 RBI across 224 trips to the plate. Schumaker indicated Saturday that Langford is dealing with some swelling, according to Postins. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Resting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:28 PM
Diaz is not in Texas' starting lineup against Seattle on Saturday.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather after going 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. Austin Wynns will serve behind home plate Saturday and bat ninth while forming a battery with right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:27 PM
Burger is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday.
Analysis: Burger will take a seat after going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during Texas' 5-4 win over Seattle on Friday. Joc Pederson will start at first base while Alejandro Osuna serves as the designated hitter. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Back with big club
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Since being optioned to Triple-A on July 9, Smith has gone 7-for-34 (.206) with two steals and one RBI. However, he'll return to the big club to fill the void on the 26-man roster left by Josh Jung, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. Smith will return to major-league action immediately, as he's starting at third base and batting eighth against the Mariners on Saturday. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Placed on 10-day injured list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Rangers placed Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to a left calf strain.
Analysis: Jung has been dealing with a left calf injury that he picked up against the White Sox on Tuesday. There was hope that he would be cleared to return to the lineup this weekend, but the injury is severe enough for Jung to warrant a stint on the injured list. The Rangers should have a better sense of Jung's recovery timeline once he undergoes further tests, but the team is hopeful that he'll be ready to return next weekend against the Astros, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com. Josh Smith was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Filling in at hot corner
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 11:09 AM
Duran started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran made a second consecutive start at third base, while Josh Jung tends to sore calf. The injury was not considered serious when Jung left Tuesday's game, but the Rangers held him out of Wednesday's game, figuring he'd be ready to go after Thursday's off day. He tested the injury Friday, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com, and was unable to go full speed. Wilson added the Rangers will probably need to make a decision about placing Jung on the injured list Saturday. However it plays out, Duran is expected to fill in at third base for as long as needed. He's hit safely in four straight games. |
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