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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Demoted to Round Rock Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 3:55 PM The Rangers optioned Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Analysis: He's being sent out to accommodate the return of Danny Coulombe. Curvelo has posted a 5.50 ERA and 19:10 K:BB over 18 frames out of the Rangers' bullpen this season.
Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Reinstated from 15-day IL Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 3:53 PM The Rangers activated Coulombe (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Analysis: Coulombe has been shelved since late August with left shoulder fatigue but has been cleared to return to action following a brief rehab assignment. He'll play a key left-handed relief role in the Rangers' bullpen.
Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Sitting out Tuesday Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 3:51 PM Garcia is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Houston. Analysis: After going hitless in his first two games back from the injured list, Garcia will begin Tuesday's key contest against the Astros on the bench. Alejandro Osuna will start in right field and bat seventh as the Rangers try to even the series.
Dylan Moore Dylan Moore Nabs steal in loss Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10:34 PM Moore went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. Analysis: Moore is now 6-for-19 with two home runs and two steals over 12 games with the Rangers. He continues to occupy a part-time role as a utility player in a reserve role. For the season, he's logged 14 steals, 11 homers, 25 RBI, 34 runs scored and a .204/.266/.384 slash line across 100 games between Texas and Seattle.
Josh Jung Josh Jung Goes yard Monday Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10:31 PM Jung went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. Analysis: This was Jung's first homer over 13 games in September, and he's batting just .184 (9-for-49) this month. The third baseman's blast tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Jung had six multi-hit efforts over his last eight contests in August, so the slowdown in September is discouraging. He's at a .251/.294/.394 slash line with 14 homers, 57 RBI, 48 runs scored and four stolen bases over 120 games this season.
Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Fades in ninth loss Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10:29 PM Leiter (9-9) allowed six runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out four over 6.2 innings to take the loss versus the Astros on Monday. Analysis: Leiter gave up a two-run home run to Zach Cole in the fifth inning just after the Rangers had grabbed their first lead of the game. Leiter was then charged with two more runs in the seventh, though mistakes by the Rangers' defense throughout the game allowed the right-hander to still secure a quality start. He's given up no more than three earned runs in each of his last 15 starts, though six of those outings have been shorter than five innings. Leiter is at a decent 3.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 134:65 K:BB through 139 innings across 27 starts this season. He is tentatively projected for a home matchup versus the Marlins this weekend.
Sam Haggerty Sam Haggerty Rehab on pause Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 6:11 PM Haggerty (ankle) will be shut down from his rehab assignment until Wednesday after experiencing a setback, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: Haggerty experienced some pain in his left ankle, so the club has elected to slow his rehab assignment. He'll presumably be back in the mix Wednesday and could return from the 10-day injured list later in the week if he's able to log a few solid appearances in the minors.
Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Nearing activation Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 6:11 PM Coulombe (shoulder) may be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News Analysis: Coulombe has been sidelined since Aug. 26 while dealing with left shoulder fatigue, but he now appears to be on the cusp of a return to the major-league roster. The 35-year-old has made two appearances with Double-A Frisco while on a minor-league rehab assignment, tossing two scoreless innings. Coulombe owns a 2.52 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 39.1 innings in 51 appearances between the Twins and Rangers this season, but he's struggled to a 7.56 ERA over 8.1 frames with Texas since joining the team at the trade deadline.
Marcus Semien Marcus Semien Takes batting practice Monday Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 6:07 PM Semien (foot) was spotted taking batting practice on the field Monday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. Analysis: The team has yet to offer up a timeline for Semien's return after he went down with a broken left foot in late August, but it's a positive sign that he's progressed to taking on-field BP. Texas is a few games back from a wild-card spot, so the club would certainly welcome Semien back into the fold down the stretch if he's cleared for game action.
Corey Seager Corey Seager Does light jogging on field Monday Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 5:56 PM Seager (abdomen) did some light jogging on the field Monday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports. Analysis: Seager underwent an appendectomy Aug. 28 and he remains sore, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday. A return before the end of the season for Seager remains possible, but it doesn't appear imminent. Josh Smith has served as Texas' primary shortstop since Seager went on the 10-day injured list.
Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Retreating to bench Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:58 PM Higashioka is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. Analysis: Higashioka will get a break for the series opener in Houston after he caught eight innings and went 1-for-4 at the dish in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Mets. Jonah Heim will step in for Higashioka behind the dish Monday.
Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Idle for series opener Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:56 PM Freeman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. Analysis: After going 7-for-25 (.280 average) with two doubles and three RBI while starting in each of the last seven games, Freeman will get a breather for the series opener in Houston. Dylan Moore will get the nod at second base at Freeman's expense.
Michael Helman Michael Helman Taking seat Monday Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:54 PM Helman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. Analysis: Following a stretch of six consecutive starts during which he went 7-for-19 with two home runs, two doubles, one walk, nine RBI and three runs, Helman will open a second straight game on the bench while the Rangers match up with a right-handed starter (Jason Alexander). Despite not starting in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Mets in 10 innings, Helman still made an impact off the bench, going 1-for-2 with a run scored. Like he did in Sunday's game, Helman will be a candidate to pinch hit for starting left fielder Alejandro Osuna at some point in Monday's contest.
Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Drives in two in loss Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 8:48 AM Pederson went 2-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in Sunday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Mets. Analysis: Pederson didn't waste a bases-loaded opportunity in the seventh inning, when he delivered a two-out, two-run single to tie the game. The multi-hit effort was a relief for the Rangers and Pederson, who entered the game on a 1-for-18 (.056) run.
Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Hitless in return Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 8:41 AM Garcia went 0-for-4 in Sundays 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Mets. Analysis: Garcia was activated from the injured list after missing 10 games with a quadriceps injury. He recorded three putouts in the field, including a sliding catch, which tested the quad. Prior to the injury, Garcia had been on a roll at the plate, batting .368 (14-for-38) with six extra-base hits (two home runs), nine RBI, three steals and 10 runs scored over nine contests.
Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Walks four in no-decision Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:48 PM Latz did not factor in the decision during Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Mets. He yielded one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings. Analysis: Latz worked through four scoreless frames before the Mets finally broke the 0-0 tie in the fifth inning. He hasn't completed six innings in an outing since June 24 as he's bounced around between the rotation, the bullpen and Triple-A Round Rock in recent months. Since moving back into the rotation, Latz has allowed five runs over 20 innings (2.25 ERA) in four appearances. His season ERA is down to 2.85 with a 70:36 K:BB through 79 innings. Latz's role moving forward is unclear, as Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is set to rejoin the Rangers' rotation this week.
Michael Helman Michael Helman Out of Sunday's lineup Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 12:56 PM Helman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Analysis: Helman's absence from the lineup ends a run of six straight starts, during which he went 7-for-19 with two doubles, two homers and nine RBI. Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) is making his return from the injured list Sunday, with Wyatt Langford and Alejandro Osuna rounding out Texas' outfield. Helman and Osuna are the likely candidates to see reduced playing time with Garcia now healthy, but both players have been productive of late, with Osuna carrying a .346 average in September.
Jake Burger Jake Burger Taking seat Sunday Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 12:51 PM Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Analysis: Burger started the previous nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .953 OPS with four homers during that span. Rowdy Tellez will instead start at first base in the series finale for Texas.
Dustin Harris Dustin Harris Returns to minors Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 12:44 PM Harris was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. Analysis: In Harris' most recent stint with the Rangers, he went 1-for-5 with a double over three games. The outfielder has struggled while up with the big-league club this season, posting a .606 OPS with a home run, three doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a 30.2 percent strikeout rate across 43 plate appearances. His demotion Sunday was the corresponding move to Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) being activated from the injured list.
Adolis Garcia Adolis Garcia Activated, batting cleanup Sunday Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 11:42 AM The Rangers reinstated Garcia (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting in right field and batting cleanup Sunday versus the Mets. Analysis: The outfielder landed on the shelf in early September due to a quadriceps strain, but he'll end up spending little more than the 10-day minimum on the injured list. Garcia will look to pick up where he left off, as he had an .867 OPS with eight doubles and three homers in the 18 games preceding his absence.