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Josh Jung Josh Jung Two hits in return
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 11:11 PM
Jung went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Jung had last played July 21 versus the White Sox before he was shelved by a calf strain. The injury put a damper on what was shaping up be a strong season for the third baseman. Through 93 contests, Jung is batting .295 with an .802 OPS, nine home runs, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 23 doubles, one triple and one stolen base. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Three knocks in Saturday's win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 11:09 PM
Diaz went 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Diaz logged his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 30 in Milwaukee. The catcher continues to get a decent share of playing time behind the dish in the starting role ahead of Danny Jansen. Between Texas and Kansas City this year, Diaz is batting .240 with a .677 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 19 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 80 games. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Rare steal in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 11:07 PM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Burger was able to contribute a rare burst of speed during the Rangers' six-run fifth inning. The first baseman is hitting just .200 (7-for-35) in September, but he's also drawn nine walks over his 11 contests this month, while three of his hits have been homers. On the year, Burger is batting .235 with a .735 OPS, 26 homers, 83 RBI, 65 runs scored, 21 doubles and four steals through a career-high 142 games. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Homer, double in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 11:04 PM
Langford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: This was just his second multi-hit effort in September. Langford has gone 7-for-39 (.179) over 11 games this month, though he has five extra-base hits in that stretch. For the season, the outfielder is batting .244 with a .775 OPS, 17 homers, 39 RBI, 58 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples and 13 stolen bases over 97 contests. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Goes four innings Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 11:01 PM
Rocker allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Analysis: Rocker threw 46 of 65 pitches for strikes in this contest. His pitch count has come down in each of his last three outings, which could be a signal that the Rangers are managing his innings down the stretch. Rocker's performance hasn't been that impressive lately -- he's allowed 25 runs (24 earned) over 36 innings over eight starts since the beginning of August. On the year, he's at a 4.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 132:57 K:BB through 138.2 innings over 28 games (25 starts). Rocker is lined up for a home matchup versus the Blue Jays in his next outing. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:35 PM
Carter isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Carter will take a day to reset after going 0-for-7 with a pair of walks and four strikeouts over Texas' last three games. Ezequiel Duran will start in center field while Carter sits, allowing Nicky Lopez to start at second base while Josh Jung (calf) returns from the IL to cover third. |
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Logan O'Hoppe Logan O'Hoppe Optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Rangers optioned O'Hoppe to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Since joining the Rangers on Aug. 23, O'Hoppe has gone 6-for-17 with an RBI and five runs scored across 10 games. Despite making the most of his limited opportunities, he'll be squeezed off the Rangers' bench to make room on the active roster for Josh Jung (calf), who returned from the injured list Saturday. O'Hoppe is likely to play out the remainder of the season at Triple-A. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Relegated to Round Rock
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:28 PM
The Rangers optioned Macko to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Macko has coughed up seven runs (six earned) in just 6.2 innings since joining the big club Aug. 28. His poor performance will end up costing him his spot in the Rangers' bullpen as the team makes room for Nathan Eovaldi's (elbow) return from the injured list. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Returns from injured list
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:13 PM
The Rangers reinstated Jung (calf) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Jung has been sidelined for almost all of the second half due to a left calf strain, but he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A on Tuesday and has since gone 3-for-15 with a homer in four games. Now fully healthy, he figures to reclaim his job as Texas' everyday third baseman. Logan O'Hoppe was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Back from IL
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:07 PM
The Rangers reinstated Eovaldi (elbow) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Right elbow inflammation sent Eovaldi to the injured list Aug. 10, and after spending about a month recovering, he's been cleared to return to the Rangers' pitching staff as a reliever. The 36-year-old righty may eventually build up his workload enough to handle multiple innings out of the 'pen, but he likely won't be tapped for high-leverage work after posting a 4.21 ERA and 1.21 WHIP prior to getting injured. Adam Macko was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Absent from Friday's lineup
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 5:44 PM
Diaz is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against Arizona.
Analysis: Diaz will sit out for Friday's series opener against Arizona as he misses his second consecutive game. Danny Jansen will once again fill in behind the plate and bat ninth for Texas. |
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Cam Cauley Cam Cauley Swipes base in loss
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:45 AM
Cauley entered Thursday's game as a pinch runner and stole a base in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Cauley, who has a history of stealing bases in the minors, stole his first bag as a major-leaguer. He's served in a niche role since returning to the majors as part of the Rangers' roster expansion. This was his fifth appearance since the recall, four of which came as a pinch runner and once in a mop-up role during a blowout loss. He's yet to have a plate appearance this month. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Steals base, scores in loss
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:38 AM
Carter went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, a run scored and was hit by a pitch in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Carter helped increase Texas' early lead to 3-0 in the fifth inning. After being hit by a pitch, Carter stole second base and advanced to third on an errant throw before scoring on a single. It was the 16th steal of the season for Carter. Speed has been his biggest contribution to fantasy squads, as Carter is batting .195 with a .616 OPS and 35 RBI through 127 games. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Throws in bullpen
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:29 AM
Eovaldi (elbow) threw in the bullpen Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The report described the exercise as a "touch and feel bullpen session." If Eovaldi comes out of the session alright, the right-hander is expected to throw a second live BP session Friday in Arizona. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Exiting starting nine
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 12:48 PM
Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Seattle.
Analysis: The Rangers have alternated starts at catcher over their last six games, and it's Diaz's turn to sit out. Danny Jansen will be behind the dish in Thursday's rubber match. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Not in lineup Thursday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 12:45 PM
Freeman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle.
Analysis: After making 17 consecutive starts, Freeman has now been out of the Rangers' lineup for two of three games this series. Freeman is just 3-for-21 at the plate thus far in September. The Rangers will go with Ezequiel Duran at third base and Nicky Lopez at second base. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Hit streak reaches seven games
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:59 PM
Foscue started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: The Rangers faced Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson, which meant Foscue entered the starting lineup. It was the fifth southpaw in the club's last eight games, and Foscue has done well with his recent surge in plate appearances. His single Wednesday extended a hit streak to seven games, during which he's gone 8-for-21 with two doubles, one home run and seven RBI. Foscue is batting .271 with an .838 OPS across a career-high 218 plate appearances. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Homers in loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:46 PM
Burger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Burger got the scoring started with a second-inning homer. It was the 26th blast of the season for the first baseman, who extended an on-base streak to six contests. He's gone 6-for-18 with seven walks, three home runs, five RBI and eight runs scored during the streak. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Homers in third straight game
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:06 PM
Seager went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Seager cut the Rangers' deficit to 3-2 in the eighth inning with his third home run in his last three games, an opposite-field shot off lefty Gabe Speier. Seager has now hit safely in six straight contests, going 8-for-25 (.320) with four long balls in that span. He's now slashing .230/.325/.435 through 366 plate appearances this season with 17 homers, 51 runs scored and 40 RBI. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Falls to 0-5
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:57 PM
Bradford (0-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Mariners, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Bradford gave up a run on a Taylor Ward two-out single in the second inning before Seattle added two more on a Cole Young double in the fourth. Bradford has failed to make it through six innings in any of his last five starts. His ERA now sits at 4.72 through seven outings (34.1 innings) this season with a 1.57 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB. Bradford will look to get in the win column his next time out, tentatively slated to come on the road in Arizona. |
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