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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Allows four runs in fifth loss
Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:58 PM
Rocker (2-5) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman over five innings against the Astros. He struck out five.
Analysis: After working behind an opener and turning in 7.2 shutout innings his last time out, Rocker started Monday's contest and was considerably less effective. The right-hander allowed a run in the first inning, worked through a pair of scoreless frames, then surrendered three more runs between the fourth and fifth innings, highlighted by a Yordan Alvarez solo shot. Rocker will carry a 3.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB across 50 innings (10 appearances) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Royals. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Timeline for activities unclear
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:19 PM
Smith (illness) is expected to return to Globe Life Field this week, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to ramp up his baseball activities, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Smith was first sidelined with a right glute strain and then a wrist problem, but more recently he was diagnosed with viral meningitis. He was in the hospital for several days with the illness but is now on the mend. However, it could be several weeks before Smith is ready to return to the Rangers' active roster. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Could begin rehab assignment soon
Mon, May 25, 2026, 2:56 PM
Langford (forearm) will take batting practice Monday and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Langford encountered a setback with his right forearm injury during an extended spring training game in late April but has been making steady progress lately. If he is able to begin a rehab assignment this weekend as hoped, Langford could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list in early June. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Held out again Monday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 2:09 PM
Jung (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Astros.
Analysis: Jung had to be removed from Saturday's game against the Angels because of left shoulder soreness and has now missed two straight starts. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, an MRI on Jung's shoulder came back negative. He could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, though it's not a given. Ezequiel Duran will grab another start at third base in Jung's stead. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Starts at shortstop
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:43 PM
Helman batted ninth and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: The Rangers are coping with three infield injuries, which provides an opportunity for Helman, who filled in for shortstop Corey Seager (back, IL). Ezequiel Duran had been defending shortstop, but he was moved to third base with Josh Jung (shoulder) unavailable. Second baseman Josh Smith (lower body/wrist/illness) is also sidelined, and Justin Foscue has been the primary fill-in there. Helman has experience at all three positions. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Blasts 10th homer
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:25 PM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Burger was the lone source of offense for the Rangers, crushing a solo homer to center field in the second inning. It marked the first baseman's 10th homer of the campaign and third long ball across his past 10 contests, as the 30-year-old has begun to settle into a groove at the plate. Overall, Burger is hitting .241 with a .731 OPS, 34 RBI, 23 runs and a stolen base across 50 games. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Fans seven in no-decision
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:18 PM
Gore did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on a hit and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Gore was stellar on the mound, allowing just three Angels to reach base as part of a superb pitcher's duel with Reid Detmers. It was an incredibly encouraging outing for Gore, particularly considering he was pulled after just one inning in his previous start due to left lat tightness. It has been an up-and-down start to the 27-year-old's first season with the Rangers, as he owns a 4.42 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 62:26 K:BB across 55 innings (11 starts). Gore is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday against the Royals. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out at least another week
Sun, May 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Seager (back) isn't slated to be re-evaluated for "probably another week," Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager hasn't played since May 13 and currently resides on Texas' 10-day IL. He had been tabbed for live BP on Sunday, but that session was postponed. There had been some hope that Seager could return during the Rangers' upcoming homestand, which begins Monday, but that now seems to be off the table. His timeframe for resuming game action is hazy and probably won't gain clarity until he's re-evaluated. |
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Gavin Collyer Gavin Collyer Moves up to majors
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Collyer will be up with the Rangers for the second time in 2026 after posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB in 12.2 innings over 14 appearances during a month-long stint in the majors earlier in the season. The right-hander is expected to fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Shut down with arm fatigue
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:19 PM
The Rangers placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right arm fatigue.
Analysis: The arm fatigue may have played a part in Winn's poor showing in a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday, when he retired one of the three batters he faced and was charged with two earned runs on two hits. Texas recalled right-hander Gavin Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Winn in the bullpen. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter On bench vs. lefty
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:14 PM
Carter isn't in Texas' starting lineup Sunday against the Angels.
Analysis: With the Angels sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the hill, the lefty-hitting Carter will begin the game on the bench. Sam Haggerty is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Rangers. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Not in lineup Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:10 PM
Jung (shoulder) isn't starting against the Angels on Sunday.
Analysis: Jung exited Saturday's contest in the fourth inning due to left shoulder soreness. He indicated after that contest that he thinks he will be "alright," per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, but the third baseman isn't starting Sunday. In Jung's place, Ezequiel Duran is manning the hot corner. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Ready to start Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:37 PM
Gore (lat) will start Sunday's series finale versus the Angels in Anaheim, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Gore looked to be at risk of landing on the injured list after he lasted just one inning in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies before leaving due to left lat tightness, but an MRI cleared him of any major damage. The southpaw was able to play catch a few days later and appears to have checked out fine, setting the stage for him to return to the hill on five days' rest. The Rangers may look to keep Gore's workload in check Sunday as a matter of caution, though manager Skip Schumaker hasn't explicitly said that the 27-year-old will be on a limited pitch count. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Progressing in recovery
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:38 AM
Langford (forearm) was cleared to begin a throwing and hitting progression Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Langford was briefly shut down after earlier this month after experiencing renewed soreness in his right forearm during an extended spring training game, but he seems to be steadily ramping back up again. The 24-year-old will continue his hitting and throwing progressions for the next week before embarking on a rehab assignment. He appears to be trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list in early-to-mid-June. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Enters for injured teammate
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:48 AM
Helman entered Saturday's game in the fourth inning after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in a 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Texas manager Skip Schumaker adjusted to the injury by moving shortstop Ezequiel Duran to third base and having Helman defend short. Depending on how Jung's shoulder responds, Helman could find himself somewhere in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale. Since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock, Helman has gone 2-for-8 over four games. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Slides to third base
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:40 AM
Duran moved from shortstop to third base in the fourth inning Saturday after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed from a 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Duran, who has been covering shortstop for the injured Corey Seager (back), was replaced at the position by Michael Helman. The Rangers believe Jung avoided a serious injury, per Courtney Hollman of MLB.com, but Duran should remain a lineup fixture for now given the team's other infield injuries. He's slashing .287/.340/.471 with four home runs, 24 RBI, four steals and 21 runs scored while appearing in 43 of the team's 51 games. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Leaves game with shoulder soreness
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:24 PM
Jung was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels in the fourth inning with left shoulder soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Michael Helman entered the game at shortstop, with Ezequiel Duran shifting to third base after Jung struck out and lined out in his two plate appearances. It wasn't immediately clear when or how Jung was injured, though it may have been when he dived for a ball at the hot corner. He will likely undergo testing to determine the extent of the issue. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Live BP scrapped
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:24 PM
Seager (back) was supposed to face live pitching Sunday, but that session has been postponed, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday that Seager's recovery "wasn't where we wanted it to be" after Friday's workout, and thus, plans have changed for the shortstop. "We're trying to figure out the next steps," Schumaker added. Seager now seems highly unlikely to return when first eligible, and his availability for the Rangers' upcoming homestand is in doubt. |
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Carter Baumler Carter Baumler Moves to 60-day IL
Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Rangers transferred Baumler (ribs) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Baumler landed on the injured list in early April with a right intercostal strain. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment later in the month but has been shut down since April 28 due to a setback in his recovery. His move to the 60-day IL will keep him sidelined through June 4, though it's unclear how far away he is from returning. Blaine Crim was claimed off waivers from the Rockies in a corresponding move. |
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Blaine Crim Blaine Crim Claimed by Rangers
Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:09 PM
The Rangers claimed Crim off waivers from the Rockies on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
Analysis: Crim was DFA'd by the Rockies on Wednesday, but he'll reclaim a 40-man roster spot while returning to the organization that drafted him back in 2019. The 28-year-old has spent the entire season in Triple-A, slashing .265/.339/.449 across 165 plate appearances. Carter Baumler (ribs) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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