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Corey Seager Corey Seager Dealing with concussion symptoms
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:11 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is dealing with concussion symptoms, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager is set to be sidelined for a third consecutive game Sunday night against the Red Sox as he continues to recover from his collison with Carter Jensen at home plate Thursday. Manager Skip Schumaker outlined that the shortstop is experiencing "mild" concussion symptoms, so it's unclear how close he is to returning to the lineup. Ezequiel Duran is drawing the start at shortstop and batting fourth in Sunday night's series finale in Boston. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Shifts to injured list
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
The Rangers placed Helman (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his right hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, so the move to the IL is hardly a surprise. It's a literal tough break for Helman, who appeared set for increased playing time after Evan Carter (oblique) landed on the shelf earlier in the day. Alejandro Osuna was called up Sunday to bolster Texas' outfield depth. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:16 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Sitting after four straight starts
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:12 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had made starts in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Promoted, starting Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He'll start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The Rangers have lost both Evan Carter (oblique) and Michael Helman (hand) to the injured list within the past two days, so Osuna will rejoin the 26-man active roster and immediately enter the starting nine. The 23-year-old has a .253/.376/.275 slash line with a 12:15 BB:K in 110 plate appearances in the big leagues, and he could see semi-regular action against right-handed pitching while the Texas outfield is banged up. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Missing third straight start
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:52 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Seager will be held out of the starting nine for a third straight day while he contends with ribs and jaw soreness stemming from a collision at home plate in Thursday's win over the Royals. Per MLB.com, manager Skip Schumaker relayed Saturday that Seager's condition has improved, but it's unclear if the five-time All-Star will be available off the bench for the series finale. Ezequiel Duran will cover shortstop in place of Seager on Sunday. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Gets timing down
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:10 AM
Langford went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Langford recorded multiple hits for the second straight game, going 5-for-9 with a double and two RBI in the first two games of the series in Boston. It appears the outfielder needed some time to adjust to pitching following a six-week layoff on the injured list. Langford went 3-for-23 (.130) over his first six games off the IL prior to his two-game rebound this weekend. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Homers in loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AM
Burger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Boston.
Analysis: Burger swatted his 12th homer of the season. He's in a groove right now, having gone 9-for-18 with two home runs and five RBI over the last six contests. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Six strong innings in no-decision
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 10:04 PM
DeGrom took a no-decision Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: That's now back-to-back quality starts for deGrom and six on the year so far. The 37-year-old right-hander was shaky in May, posting a 5.72 ERA last month, but he's given up only a pair of runs over his past three starts in June (17 innings) to go with a 19:3 K:BB during that stretch. DeGrom will take a steady 3.17 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 89:15 K:BB across 76.2 frames into his next scheduled outing at home against the Padres. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Dealing with hand injury
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 6:34 PM
The Rangers announced that Helman has multiple fractures in his right hand, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Helman will miss some time for Texas after being hit by a pitch, which caused multiple fractures in his right hand. After being called up on May 18, the 30-year-old has only recorded 31 plate appearances, slashing .179/.233/.321. It has yet to be determined who will replace Helman on the active roster. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Exits after being hit by pitch
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 5:59 PM
Helman was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Helman started the contest in center field after Evan Carter landed on the injured list due to an oblique injury. Helman went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in his first three plate appearances before being struck by a pitch on the right hand in the top of the eighth inning. Brandon Nimmo, who served as a pinch hitter following Helman's HBP, then remained in the game to play defense in the bottom of the frame while Helman departed. It's unclear at this point if Helman is dealing with a serious issue or if his exit was precautionary, but more information on his status should be coming soon. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Struggles again Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 3:28 PM
Leiter (3-6) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out three batters across five innings.
Analysis: Leiter had a 1-0 lead to work with when he first took the mound Friday, but he watched it quickly disappear as Wilyer Abreu drove in a run on a sacrifice fly and Willson Contreras homered in the next at-bat to make it a 2-1 game after the first inning. Leiter then gave up four consecutive hits to lead off the fifth inning, sparking a four-run outburst from the Red Sox that would put the game well out of reach. The 26-year-old righty has now given up five earned runs in back-to-back starts and amassed just five combined strikeouts during those outings. He'll aim to right the ship next week against the Twins at home. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:27 PM
Nimmo isn't in Texas' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: It's just a scheduled day off for Nimmo, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The versatile Ezequiel Duran is shifting to right field in Nimmo's stead Saturday. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Still out of lineup
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:23 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) isn't in the starting lineup versus Boston on Saturday.
Analysis: Seager was involved in a collision at home plate Thursday against Kansas City and will sit out a second straight game due to resulting injuries to his ribs and jaw. However, he's reportedly feeling better, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, and is considered day-to-day. Nicky Lopez is starting at shortstop Saturday in Seager's stead. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Returns to majors
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:18 PM
Texas recalled Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Freeman previously had a short stint with the Rangers in early June and got into one game, going 1-for-2 with a strikeout against St. Louis on June 3. He's now back with the big club to take the 26-man roster spot vacated by Evan Carter, who landed on the IL with an oblique strain in a corresponding move. Freeman probably won't see everyday at-bats, but he's starting at second base Saturday and gives the Rangers a versatile option who can play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Lands on IL
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Rangers placed Carter (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Carter seemed to have been injured while making a diving catch in the fourth inning Friday versus Boston, as he was pulled from the contest in the fifth. The 23-year-old has subsequently been diagnosed with an oblique strain, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, and will miss at least 10 days (though oblique issues often require longer than that to heal). Cody Freeman was recalled from the minors to take Carter's spot on the 26-man roster, and Michael Helman could see the bulk of the starts in center field while Carter is sidelined. |
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Michel Otanez Michel Otanez Loses 40-man spot
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 1:29 PM
The Rangers designated Otanez for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Otanez has spent the entire season in the minors, and he'll now lose his place on the 40-man roster after posting a 6.15 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 26.1 innings. Joe Ross was selected to the big-league roster in a corresponding move. |
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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 Michel 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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