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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Getting break against lefty
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:54 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Lopez had started in the Rangers' last five games, but the left-handed-hitting infielder will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Cade Povich takes the hill for the Orioles. Justin Foscue will step in for Lopez at second base and will bat sixth. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:53 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: After going 1-for-7 with a home run and two RBI while serving as the Rangers' designated hitter in the first two contests of the series, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will head to the bench Sunday while lefty Cade Povich toes the slab for the Orioles. Corey Seager will get a break from playing shortstop but will stay in the lineup at DH in place of Pederson. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Taking seat versus southpaw
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:52 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: After starting in each of the last eight games, the left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Cade Povich toes the slab for the Orioles. Cam Cauley will replace Carter in center field and will bat ninth. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Shifts to 60-day IL
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
The Rangers transferred Leiter (ankle) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June, so the move to the 60-day IL isn't expected to affect his return timeline. Leiter threw 33 pitches over two innings of live batting practice Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment Thursday, assuming his bullpen session Monday goes well, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Demoted to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 11:39 AM
The Rangers optioned Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Osuna has been up with the Rangers most of the season after spending the first few weeks of the campaign in the minors, but he'll now make his way back to Round Rock. The 23-year-old has underwhelmed at the plate this season with a .255/.347/.297 slash line in 220 plate appearances. Jonah Bride was called up from Triple-A to replace Osuna on the active roster. |
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Jonah Bride Jonah Bride Promoted, starting Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Rangers selected Bride's contract from Triple-A Round Rock, and he'll start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Orioles.
Analysis: Bride was released from his minor-league contract with the Rangers in mid-July but re-signed with the organization a few days later and is now getting his first look in the majors of 2026. The 30-year-old struggled to a .435 OPS in 45 games between Miami and Minnesota last season, but he's enjoyed a productive campaign at Round Rock with 10 home runs, nine steals and a .284/.404/.428 slash line in 431 plate appearances. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Doing baseball activities
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:02 AM
Jansen (forearm) threw to bases for a second time Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jansen, who is working his way back from a forearm strain, also caught Jack Leiter's live batting practice Saturday. The catcher has been catching bullpens during his IL stint, and Texas manager Skip Schumaker said Jansen could be "close" to returning. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Adds insurance runs
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:50 AM
Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Seager gave Texas breathing room in the eighth inning when he clouted a three-run homer. The home run and RBI were his first since being activated off the injured list July 31. The shortstop has gone 8-for-24 with three walks and four runs scored over seven contests since his activation. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Throws live BP
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:44 AM
Leiter (ankle) threw two innings and 33 pitches of live batting practice Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter, who also got in some pitcher fielding practice following the session, feels he's ready for a rehab assignment, but the Rangers have made no decision about that. The right-hander has thrown two live batting practice sessions. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Rebounds in eighth win
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
DeGrom (8-7) notched the win against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Jackson Holliday tagged deGrom for a solo shot in the opening inning, but that was all Baltimore would muster on the scoreboard Saturday. The nine strikeouts were the star right-hander's most since June 30 in Cleveland, and it was an encouraging bounce-back performance after he gave up seven hits in each of his prior three outings. DeGrom will bring a career-worst 3.87 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 144:30 K:BB over 118.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Anaheim against the division-rival Angels. |
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Jakob Junis Jakob Junis Throws from 90 feet Friday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:31 PM
Junis (adductor) threw out to 90 feet Friday and expects to toss a bullpen session Monday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Junis landed on the 15-day injured list July 30 due to a left adductor strain. The fact that he's throwing suggests that the issue isn't severe, and Junis has said that he's hoping for a quick recovery. However, it's unclear at this point if he'll be ready to return when first eligible Aug. 13. |
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Ben Peoples Ben Peoples Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 2:48 PM
The Rangers optioned Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Peoples has posted a 2.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 12.1 innings since joining the Rangers in early July, but he'll end up as the odd man out of Texas' bullpen following MacKenzie Gore's return from paternity leave. Peoples has also performed well at Triple-A this season (2.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) and is a likely candidate to return to the majors later this season whenever the Rangers need a fresh arm. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Back from paternity leave
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 2:45 PM
The Rangers reinstated Gore from the paternity list Saturday.
Analysis: Gore has been away from the team since Wednesday while welcoming a new addition to his family, and he'll now return to the active roster with two days to spare before his next scheduled start Monday in Anaheim. Ben Peoples was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Earns win in relief
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:33 AM
Alexander (3-2) allowed one hit while striking out one over two-thirds of a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday against Baltimore.
Analysis: Alexander took over for Nathan Eovaldi with one out in the sixth and prevented the Orioles from adding to their 1-0 advantage, retiring two of the three hitters he faced. Texas then moved ahead on Joc Pederson's two-run homer in the bottom half of the inning, putting Alexander in position for his third win of the campaign. The left-hander owns a 3.20 ERA and continues to operate as a versatile piece of the Rangers' pitching staff, though his role doesn't provide much appeal in standard mixed leagues. He has a 3-2 record and 11 holds while converting four of six chances in 2026. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Gives up one run in no-decision
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:32 AM
Eovaldi didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Orioles after allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Eovaldi kept Baltimore off the board outside of Coby Mayo's RBI single in the second inning, though he wasn't especially dominant with just two strikeouts. The right-hander departed the contest with one out in the sixth and Texas still trailing 1-0, leaving him in line for the loss before Pederson's two-run homer later in the frame took Eovaldi off the hook. Eovaldi lowered his ERA to 4.21, though his lack of strikeouts limited his fantasy impact Friday. His next start is scheduled on the road against the Angels. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Powers Texas to victory
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 AM
Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 2-1 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Pederson supplied all of the offense Texas needed in this low-scoring victory. After Elias Diaz opened the sixth with a single and Nicky Lopez moved him over on a sacrifice bunt, Pederson jumped on Shane Baz's first pitch, launching a two-run homer to right field and turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead. It was Pederson's 21st homer of the season, and the veteran is now batting .252 with an .846 OPS through 351 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Records six-out save
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:28 AM
Latz allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Latz was asked to protect a one-run advantage for the final two frames and ultimately converted his 22nd save of the season, though the ninth inning provided some drama. Baltimore put the potential tying run in scoring position before Christian Franklin singled to right, but Brandon Nimmo threw Leody Taveras out at the plate. Latz clinched the save by striking out Christian Encarnacion-Strand to end the game. Latz has been reliable all season long for Texas, posting a 1.87 ERA and converting 22 of his 25 save chances. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Scheduled for live BP on Saturday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 5:03 PM
Leiter (ankle) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter continues to work his way back from right ankle surgery that he underwent in late June. He's aiming to toss 45 pitches in Saturday's session, and if all goes well, then he may need just two rehab starts before being cleared to return to the majors. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Moving to bullpen
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 4:37 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumacher told reporters Friday that Quantrill will move out of the rotation and into the bullpen, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rangers will go with a five-man rotation, which means both Quantrill and Jordan Montgomery will shift over to the bullpen, though their exact roles are yet to be determined. Quantrill has been a part of Texas' rotation since late June, and across seven starts he's posted a 1-4 record with a 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 33.1 innings. Though his role has yet to be announced, it wouldn't be surprising to see Quantrill operate as a long reliever out of the bullpen unless a spot opens up in the rotation over the last few weeks of the regular season. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Operating out of bullpen
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Friday that both Montgomery and Cal Quantrill will both move to the bullpen, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Montgomery was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday after fully recovering from UCL surgery in March of 2025. He'll work out of the bullpen in his return, and his first time on the mound with the Rangers will mark his first major-league appearance since September of 2024. During that 2024 regular season with the Diamondbacks, Montgomery posted an 8-7 record across 25 games (21 starts) with a 6.23 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 83:44 K:BB over 117 frames. |
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