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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Return from IL not yet imminent
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:07 AM
Eovaldi (elbow) resumed playing catch earlier this week, but manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that the right-hander will need another 10-to-12 days before advancing to throwing off a mound, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rangers placed Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Aug. 10 due to right posterior elbow inflammation. At the time he was deactivated, the Rangers had some optimism that Eovaldi would be able to return after close to a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but the 36-year-old now appears poised to miss more than a month of action after progressing slowly in his recovery. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Could work in relief once activated
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Rangers are considering using Leiter (ankle) in a relief role once he returns from the 60-day injured list, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While manager Skip Schumaker hasn't made a final decision on how Leiter will be deployed upon his return, the right-hander ended up being used out of the bullpen for his third rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Round Rock. After making starts of 2.2 innings and three innings in his first two minor-league appearances, Leiter was rocked for three earned runs on three hits while also hitting a batter during his one-inning relief outing Wednesday. Though the Rangers haven't given up on using Leiter as a starter for the long term, he had struggled to a 5.29 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in his 15 turns through the big-league rotation this season before undergoing arthroscopic surgery June 23 to remove a loose body in his right ankle area. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Idle for series finale
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:23 PM
Burger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After making an early exit from Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Angels due to a left wrist contusion, Burger proceeded to start in the Rangers' ensuing three games and went 3-for-10 with two home runs, one double, four walks, one steal and three RBI. The wrist issue evidently isn't affecting his power production, but the Rangers will give Burger a maintenance day nonetheless for the series finale in Chicago. Joc Pederson will spell Burger at first base. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Making rehab start Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:55 PM
Leiter (ankle) will make his next rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Round Rock.
Analysis: Wednesday will be Leiter's third rehab start as he continues to recover from a June 21 procedure to remove a loose body in his right ankle. In his last start with Double-A Frisco last Thursday, Leiter allowed five runs (four earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out five across three innings. He tossed 59 pitches in that last outing and will likely need to build his pitch count higher before being cleared to return from the 60-day injured list. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Pops homer in loss
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:25 AM
Foscue went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Foscue launched his ninth home run of the season as part of the Rangers' three-run sixth inning. The right-handed-hitting Foscue typically starts against left-handers and owns a .304/.388/.588 slash line against southpaws in 2026. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Knocks homer in loss
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:17 AM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Burger and the Rangers did their best to dig out of an early hole. His second-inning homer was a response to Chicago's six-run first inning. It was the second consecutive game in which Burger went deep, and the long ball was his 23rd of the season. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Shelled for eight runs
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:55 PM
DeGrom (9-9) took the loss Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing eight runs on six hits and five walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings.
Analysis: DeGrom endured a disastrous 42-pitch first inning in which Chicago plated six runs, matching his season high allowed in any full-length start this season. The right-hander remained in the game into the fourth before departing with runners aboard, and two more runs were ultimately charged to him. DeGrom has now surrendered at least five runs in three of his six starts since the All-Star break. Through 130.1 innings this season, he owns a 4.21 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 159:37 K:BB. He's slated to face the Athletics at home in his next start. |
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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 the team's 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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