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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Optioned to Round Rock
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Rangers optioned Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Texas added Curvelo to its bullpen Thursday, but he'll head right back to Triple-A after giving up three earned runs in one inning Friday against Boston. The 25-year-old now owns a 7.56 ERA and 1.92 WHIP through 8.1 innings with the Rangers this year and will likely have to show signs of improvement at Round Rock before getting another shot in the big leagues. Joe Ross was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move. |
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Joe Ross Joe Ross Selected from Round Rock
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 1:23 PM
The Rangers selected Ross's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Ross has put up a 2.92 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 12.1 innings at Round Rock since signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers in late May. His strong showing will earn him another chance in the majors, though he'll likely be limited to low-leverage work after allowing eight earned runs in 3.2 frames with Arizona earlier this year. Luis Curvelo was optioned to Triple-A to free up room on the active roster, and Michael Otanez was DFA'd to clear a 40-man spot. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Enters for injured teammate
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:45 AM
Foscue entered Friday's game in the fifth inning after Evan Carter (oblique) was removed and went 0-for-2 in a 10-1 loss to Boston.
Analysis: Foscue finished the game at second base while Nicky Lopez moved to the outfield. This was the first game action over the last four contests for Foscue, who has been limited to starting against left-handers only. With Josh Smith (glute/wrist/illness) six games and 26 plate appearances into a rehab assignment, Foscue's window in the majors may be closing soon. He's slashing .246/.306/.446 with three home runs, four doubles, nine RBI and eight runs scored over 72 plate appearances (26 games). |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Returns to action
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:55 AM
Pederson went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 10-1 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Pederson returned to the lineup after missing one game with a hip issue. He singled and scored the Rangers lone run in the first inning. Pederson is an unconventional choice to bat leadoff, but he's rediscovered his bat since being moved there. He's slashing .289/.379/.632 with six home runs and 15 RBI across 23 games atop the order. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Pulled with oblique soreness
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 7:53 PM
Carter was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox with right oblique soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Carter made a diving catch in the fourth inning but was replaced on defense when the Rangers took the field in the fifth. The severity of the young outfielder's injury remains unknown, but more outfield reps could be coming for Ezequiel Duran or Michael Helman if Carter has to miss time. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Considered day-to-day
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 5:16 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Friday that Seager is considered "day-to-day" due to rib and jaw injuries that he sustained during Thursday's game against the Royals, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager was shaken up after colliding with Carter Jensen at home plate during Thursday's game. Seager will take a seat for at least one game while Ezequiel Duran starts at shortstop and bats fifth for Friday's series opener. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Good to go Friday
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:54 PM
Pederson (hip) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Friday against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The veteran slugger sat out Thursday's series finale in Kansas City after exiting Wednesday's contest due to left hip discomfort, but he's ready to go after sitting out one game. Pederson had a hot start to June -- going 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits in the first three contests of the month -- but he has just one hit across his past five games. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Taking seat Friday
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:49 PM
Seager is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Seager is batting .238 (5-for-21) with two homers and for RBI in five games since returning from the injured list last week, and he'll receive a day off Friday after starting the previous three contests. Ezequiel Duran will pick up a start shortstop for the series opener in Boston. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Belts homer Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:01 PM
Seager went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 4-2 win against the Royals on Thursday.
Analysis: Seager registered the only long ball in the game with his 391-foot solo blast in the third inning. It was his second homer over five contests since coming off the injured list June 5, a span in which he's batting .238 (5-for-21) with four RBI. Seager still has a long way to go to get his production up to it usual level, as he's slashing .186/.284/.373 through 204 plate appearances on the campaign. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Doesn't finish fifth frame
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 6:46 PM
Rocker allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Thursday.
Analysis: Rocker was great through three innings, holding the Royals scoreless on one hit. However, the right-hander faded in the fourth, yielding two runs on three hits and a walk. Rocker returned for the fifth and retired the first two batters he faced before giving up a Bobby Witt single and subsequently being pulled. Though it was far from a disastrous outing, Thursday marked the first time since May 8 that Rocker was unable to complete five frames. He holds a 3.56 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 52:28 K:BB over 65.2 innings spanning 13 appearances (12 starts). |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Back in Rangers' bullpen
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 12:24 PM
The Rangers recalled Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Curvelo was just sent down Sunday, but he's back to replace the injured Jalen Beeks (back). The right-handed Curvelo has made seven appearances out of the Texas bullpen this season, logging a 4.91 ERA and 4:2 K:BB over 7.1 frames. |
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Jalen Beeks Jalen Beeks Sidelined by back spasms
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 12:21 PM
The Rangers placed Beeks on the 15-day injured list Thursday with low-back spasms.
Analysis: Beeks last pitched Tuesday in Kansas City, serving up a solo home run among three hits while recording just two outs. He'll be eligible for activation later this month, but it's unclear at this point how long he might be out. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Grabbing seat Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:38 AM
Higashioka is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Kansas City.
Analysis: Higashioka started the first two games of the series at catcher, so he'll get a break during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Elias Diaz will be behind the dish and bat eighth for the Rangers. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Held out with hip injury
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:35 AM
Pederson (hip) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.
Analysis: Pederson had to be lifted from Wednesday's game with left hip discomfort, so it's not a surprise he's not ready to play in Thursday's matinee. Whether Pederson will wind up requiring a stint on the injured list is unclear. Brandon Nimmo is getting a day at designated hitter for the Rangers, and Ezequiel Duran will play right field in the series finale. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Delivers in extra-inning win
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:14 AM
Diaz went 1-for-1 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Royals.
Analysis: Diaz entered the game in the eighth inning after starter Kyle Higashioka was removed for a pinch runner and played a vital role in the win. He went the other way on a 3-2 pitch low and away in the zone to drive in the game-winning run before scoring the insurance run. He also threw out a would-be base stealer in the eighth. Diaz was recently signed by the Rangers when the club placed Danny Jansen (forearm) on the 10-day injured list. He's appeared in two games since joining the organization while serving as the backup to Higashioka. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Rehab moves to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:03 AM
Smith (glute/wrist/illness) moved his rehab from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock.
Analysis: Smith started his rehab assignment, playing two games for Frisco before spending the last two contests with the Express. He's 3-for-12 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and three additional runs scored across the four appearances. Smith played back-to-back days in Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday. He played all nine innings in each game, logging a start apiece at first base and third base. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Belts 11th homer Wednesday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:36 AM
Burger went 2-for-2 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Royals.
Analysis: Burger entered the game as a pinch hitter for Joc Pederson (hip) in the fifth inning. After drawing a walk in his first plate appearance, Burger launched a game-tying solo homer in the seventh inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the eighth. After opening June with a 0-for-17 slump, he has collected six hits over his last three games, driving in a run in each. Burger is now slashing .245/.300/.432 with 11 home runs, 12 doubles, 41 RBI, 31 runs scored and one stolen base across 267 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Escapes trouble for 10th save
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:26 AM
Latz earned the save Wednesday against the Royals, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless 10th inning.
Analysis: Working on five days of rest, Latz was tasked with protecting a two-run lead in the 10th inning and quickly found himself in serious trouble. With the automatic runner already on second base, he allowed a leadoff single to Jac Caglianone and then walked the next batter to load the bases with nobody out. The left-hander responded brilliantly, striking out the next hitter before inducing a game-ending double-play grounder to escape unscathed and secure his 10th save. Latz has now converted a save in each of his last five appearances and owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and a 30:10 K:BB across 30 innings this season. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Fans six in no-decision
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:14 AM
Gore did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Royals, allowing two runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings
Analysis: Gore spent much of the afternoon pitching with traffic on the bases, allowing multiple baserunners in all but one inning. The left-hander easily could have been tagged for a much worse line, but he repeatedly worked out of trouble and stranded four runners in scoring position across his five innings of work. While the run prevention was solid, the amount of contact remains a concern, as Gore has now allowed 17 hits total in his last 9.2 innings. The 27-year-old has pitched well overall since May 12, posting a 2.90 ERA during that stretch. Gore now owns a 4.18 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 76:33 K:BB across 71 innings and is lined up to face the Twins at home in his next start. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Pulled with hip discomfort
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:03 PM
Pederson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Royals with left hip discomfort, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pederson went 0-for-1 with a walk before leaving Wednesday's contest in the fifth inning. It remains unknown whether his hip will cause him to miss additional games, but the Rangers may provide more information after the game. |
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