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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka In line for increased playing time
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:10 AM
Higashioka went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Higashioka made a fourth consecutive start behind the plate and figures to see an uptick in playing time, after the Rangers placed Danny Jansen (forearm) on the 10-day injury list. Jansen leads the Rangers with 36 starts behind the plate, but Higashioka (.245 average) has hit better than Jansen (.171). |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Leaves with thigh injury Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:49 PM
Manager Skip Schumaker said Curvelo exited Saturday's game against the Guardians with a left thigh injury, Matt Postins of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Curvelo was struck on the inner thigh above the knee by a comebacker off the bat of Patrick Bailey in the top of the eighth inning and was immediately removed from the game after he fell to the ground following a bad throw to first base on the play. "He wasn't feeling really good," Schumaker said. It's unclear if Curvelo will need a stint on the injured list. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Begins rehab assignment
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 4:04 PM
Smith (glute/wrist/illness) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Saturday.
Analysis: Smith has battled a glute injury, wrist inflammation and viral meningitis since landing on the injured list in early May, but he is now finally ready to begin playing in minor-league games. It's unknown how long the Rangers plan to keep the 28-year-old out on assignment, but he'll likely require a handful of rehab games after sitting out a month-plus. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Lands on IL
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 3:59 PM
The Rangers placed Jansen on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a right forearm strain.
Analysis: Jansen's strained forearm helps to explain why he hasn't played since Tuesday. Kyle Higashioka will fill in as Texas' primary catcher while Jansen takes at least another week off to recover, and new signee Elias Diaz will serve as the backup. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Hits in four straight
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Higashioka went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over Cleveland.
Analysis: Higashioka ignited Texas' three-run sixth inning with a leadoff homer, his fourth of the season. The blast also extended a hit streak to four games, during which he's 7-for-13 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and five runs scored. He's appeared in 32 games and is essentially sharing catching duties with Danny Jansen (41 games), but Higashioka has been the better hitter. He's has a .712 OPS compared to Jansen's .586 OPS. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Bats leadoff in return
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:54 AM
Langford batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Langford was activated from the injured list and slotted in at leadoff for the first time this season. He doubled and scored as part of the Rangers' three-run sixth inning, which also featured a home run from the returning Corey Seager, who batted behind Langford in the two hole against lefty starter Parker Messick. Langford had been out since April 21 with a flexor strain in his right forearm. There was a setback early in his rehab that extended his stay on the IL. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Earns win in relief
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:15 AM
Gray (2-0) earned the win in relief Friday against the Guardians, tossing 1.2 perfect innings while striking out two.
Analysis: Gray entered the game in the sixth inning and did not allow a single hitter to reach base. Gray seems to be turning things around of late, as he's given up just one earned run over his last four outings while posting a 7:0 K:BB in 4.1 innings in that stretch. That represents a huge bounce-back after he gave up nine runs (five earned) over a two-game stretch against the Astros and Rockies between May 18 and May 25. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Goes five innings in no-decision
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:11 AM
Rocker didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Guardians. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five across five innings.
Analysis: Rocker gave up a solo homer to Travis Bazzana in the top of the first inning and an RBI single to Austin Hedges in the fourth, but that would be all the damage he allowed. The 26-year-old right-hander has given up two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, going 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 28.2 innings in that stretch. He'll aim to continue that strong run in his next start, scheduled to come on the road against the Royals. Rocker recently faced Kansas City, tossing six scoreless innings at home May 30. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Swats two-run homer in return
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:08 AM
Seager went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The Rangers activated Seager from the 10-day injured list after a back injury put him on the shelf in mid-May, and he made his presence felt in his return by launching a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning that represented the game-winning hit. Seager has eight homers on the season, and there's no question that his return will give the Rangers' lineup a much-needed boost. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Notches two-inning save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:23 AM
Latz notched his ninth save of the season in Friday's win over the Guardians. He tossed two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three.
Analysis: Latz entered the game in the eighth inning and recorded the final six outs while throwing 21 of his 35 pitches for strikes. He has a tight grip on the closer role and has recorded a save in each of his last four trips to the mound, a span in which he's posted an 8:1 K:BB across 5.1 innings. On the season, Latz has gone 9-for-11 in save chances. |
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Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Sitting Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 4:51 PM
Jansen is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Guardians on Friday.
Analysis: Jansen will be on the bench for the start of Friday's contest while Kyle Higashioka starts behind home plate and bats eighth while catching pitches from Kumar Rocker. Jansen has gone 7-for-56 (.125) with one steal, two home runs and five RBI since May 1. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 4:49 PM
Carter is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Guardians on Friday.
Analysis: Carter will take a seat for Friday's series opener after going 1-for-9 with two runs and five strikeouts in his three outings since returning from a two-game absence due to a left foot injury. Wyatt Langford, Michael Helman and Brandon Nimmo will start in the outfield from left to right. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Beginning rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:22 PM
Winn (arm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Winn hasn't pitched since May 23 due to arm fatigue, but he appears ready to see game action. The right-hander has pitched to a 5.59 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 19.1 innings out of the Texas bullpen this season. |
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Sam Haggerty Sam Haggerty Designated for assignment
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Rangers activated Haggerty from the bereavement list Friday and designated him for assignment.
Analysis: The utility man has appeared in 35 games for the Rangers this season but has slashed .159/.213/.182 with one extra-base hit, one RBI, three runs scored, two stolen bases and a 2:16 BB:K across 47 plate appearances. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Activated from injured list
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Rangers activated Langford (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Langford was diagnosed with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his forearm in late April and slashed .200/.467/.500 with one homer, two RBI, four runs scored, one stolen base and a 5:4 BB:K across 15 plate appearances on his rehab assignment. In 20 games at the big-league level this season, Langford has a disappointing .636 OPS with just one homer and four RBI in 84 trips to the plate. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Dispatched to minors
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:59 AM
The Rangers optioned Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Osuna has been the Rangers' regular left fielder lately and has gotten on base at a .376 clip this season. However, he's also slugging just .275, and with Wyatt Langford (forearm) about to return, Osuna's playing time was going to dry up. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:56 AM
The Rangers optioned Freeman to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Freeman had been promoted earlier this week but will head back to the minors after picking up one hit in two plate appearances. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for the return of Corey Seager (back). |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Activated from injured list
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:54 AM
The Rangers activated Seager (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Seager has been shelved since mid-May with lower-back inflammation, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 1-for-5 in a couple rehab games with Double-A Frisco. The shortstop had been in an offensive rut before getting hurt, going 0-for-25 over his last seven games. Seager will be back in the Rangers' lineup as they kick off a weekend series against the Guardians. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Expected to head to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Rangers are expected to option Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Osuna is likely to lose his spot along with Cody Freeman in order for the Rangers to create room for Corey Seager (back) and another player -- presumably Wyatt Langford (forearm). Osuna has slashed .200/.261/.200 over the last seven games since May 28. |
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Josh Sborz Josh Sborz Back with Rangers on MiLB deal
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sborz signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Sborz was released by the Rangers on Monday after putting up an 8.16 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 14.1 innings at Triple-A Round Rock. The 32-year-old righty will now return to the organization after testing the free-agent market, but he'll need to turn things around dramatically to have any chance at returning to the majors for the first time since 2024. |
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