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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Starts at hot corner again
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:51 PM
Duran went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran started at third base for a second straight game, as primary starter Josh Jung (undisclosed) remained out of the lineup. Texas manager Skip Schumaker described Jung as "banged up" but available to play if needed. That suggests Duran's run could end soon. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Notches save Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
Winn earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Mariners, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Winn became the third Rangers pitcher to record a save this season as he worked around a leadoff single to cap the shutout victory. Texas' ninth-inning plan has been fluid early this year, as Winn, Jakob Junis, Chris Martin and Robert Garcia are in the mix for closing duties. However, Winn is certainly making his case for the job -- after posting a 1.51 ERA over 41.2 innings last year, the right-hander has delivered 5.1 scoreless frames to open the 2026 campaign. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Dominant in second win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:24 PM
Gore (2-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Mariners, allowing just one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Gore turned in his best outing of the young season Wednesday, as he mowed through the Seattle lineup before leaving the game after five innings and 82 pitches. Through three starts with Texas, Gore's ERA sits at 2.76 with an impressive 0.86 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 16.1 innings. The left-hander is currently lined up to face the A's on the road his next time out. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Remaining on bench Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:42 PM
Jung (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Jung will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with manager Skip Schumaker noting Tuesday that the 28-year-old is "a little banged up." Ezequiel Duran will pick up another start at third base in his stead, but Jung is expected to be available to play, if needed. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Locked in to start Sunday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:57 AM
The Rangers list deGrom (knee) as their probable starter for Sunday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Earlier Wednesday, deGrom relayed that he was already feeling much better, after he had experienced discomfort in his right knee before and during his most recent start in Monday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. The Rangers seemingly concur with deGrom's self-assessment, and barring a setback during his between-starts bullpen session, he'll receive the green light to take the hill on five days' rest during the series finale at Dodger Stadium. Through his first two outings this season, deGrom has submitted a 3.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 13:1 K:BB in 9.2 innings. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Planning to make next start
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:49 AM
DeGrom said Wednesday that his injured right knee is feeling better, and he expects to be ready to start when his next turn through the rotation comes up this weekend against the Dodgers, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: DeGrom experienced discomfort in his right knee during his most recent outing Monday against the Mariners, prompting the Rangers to send him in for a precautionary MRI. The MRI revealed no structural damage, and with deGrom's knee having already shown improvement, the right-hander appears to be on track to avoid a stint on the injured list. The Rangers will likely wait and see how deGrom fares during a bullpen session later this week before locking him in for his next start, which will likely come Sunday. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Knocks in first run
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:48 PM
Carter went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Carter's fifth-inning single delivered the Rangers' first run, and he scored one batter later on Kyle Higashioka's home run. The RBI was the first of the season for Carter, who is slashing .250/.351/.344 over 37 plate appearances. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Fills in at hot corner
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:41 PM
Duran started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran entered the lineup at the hot corner for Josh Jung, who was "banged up," per Texas manager Skip Schumaker. Duran was already getting opportunities at second base due to Josh Smith's offensive struggles and now could get time at third base, if Jung's injury lingers. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom No structural damage
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:07 PM
MRI results on deGrom's right knee came back negative Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: DeGrom left his start Monday after feeling tenderness in his right knee, but testing has determined that he didn't suffer any structural damage and isn't facing an extended absence. The Rangers will have him throw a bullpen session in the next couple of days to see how he feels, but he's still expected to make his next start, which is lined up to come against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. |
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Jakob Junis Jakob Junis Collects another save
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:41 PM
Junis earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners, when he allowed two hits with no strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: For the second-straight game, Junis was called to the mound to close out the game for the Rangers. He gave up back-to-back singles to open the ninth inning but needed just six pitches to get the next three batters out. Junis and Tyler Alexander each have two saves this season, and those two might be the favored options at closer ahead of Robert Garcia and Chris Martin to open the 2026 season. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Smacks first homer of 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:37 PM
Higashioka went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer during the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Analysis: Higashioka gave the Rangers the lead for good in the fifth inning, when he took George Kirby deep to left-center field for a two-run homer for the former's first long ball of the season. It was Higashioka's fourth start behind home plate in 11 games, and for now, it looks like he is the clear second option at catcher behind Danny Jansen to open the 2026 season. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Bounces back for first win of 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:33 PM
Eovaldi (1-2) earned the win in Tuesday's game against the Mariners, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings.
Analysis: Eovaldi struggled in each of his first two starts of the season, taking the loss in both outings while allowing 11 runs on 16 hits and three walks over 8.2 innings. It looked to be more of the same Tuesday after he yielded a home run to Brendan Donovan on the first pitch of the game, but Eovaldi settled in after that. The latter retired nine of the next 10 batters he faced and ended his night with 22 whiffs on 93 pitches (60 strikes), coming away with the win after the Rangers tacked on three runs in the fifth. Eovaldi is slated to make his next start next week on the road against the Athletics, when he'll look to capture a second-straight win. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Banged up
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 5:21 PM
Manager Skip Schumaker said that Jung, who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, is "a little banged up," Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It's unclear when the issue first surfaced for Jung, but he finds himself on the bench Tuesday for the second time in the Rangers' past three games. The 28-year-old is expected to be available off the bench, so it appears the unspecified injury isn't a serious concern. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Awaiting MRI results
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 5:14 PM
DeGrom underwent an MRI on his right knee Tuesday, the results of which could be known by the end of the night, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The right-hander felt something in the knee prior to Monday's start against the Mariners and was lifted after giving up one run over five frames when he experienced some tenderness. DeGrom downplayed the injury after the contest, but the team was apparently concerned enough to send him for medical imaging. The 37-year-old's availability for his next turn through the rotation remains up in the air for now. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Not starting Tuesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 4:27 PM
Jung is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Despite going 2-for-3 during Monday's series opener versus Seattle, Jung will sit Tuesday for the second time in Texas' past three games. He's struggled to get on track this year with a .188 average (6-for-32) through nine games, and he's still in search of his first extra-base hit. Ezequiel Duran will step in at third base and bat ninth. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Snaps RBI drought
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:57 AM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Burger, who extended a hit streak to four games, belted a two-out double in the sixth inning to drive in the game-winning run. The slugging first baseman and Rangers' cleanup batter had gone five games without an RBI. He's hit safely in nine of 10 games played, going 13-for-41 (.317) with six extra-base hits and seven RBI to start the season. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Scores, knocks in run in win
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:53 AM
Seager went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 2-1 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Seager, who entered the contest on a 1-for-12 run with zero RBI over the previous three games, turned that trend around immediately. He helped erase an early Seattle lead in the first inning with an RBI single. He later scored the game-winning run. Seager's played all 10 of the Rangers' games thus far and is batting .270 with three home runs, six RBI, a stolen base and seven runs scored. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Used in eighth inning
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:44 AM
Garcia retired the side in order in the eighth inning and earned a hold in a 2-1 win over the Mariners on Monday.
Analysis: The left-handed Garcia, who is part of a committee of closers, entered the eighth inning with a string of lefties due up. He worked a 1-2-3 inning to record his second hold of the season. Jakob Junis followed him in the ninth inning to record his first save. Garcia has a 2.25 ERA through five outings, having allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and four walks while striking out three over four innings. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Experiences minor knee discomfort
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:15 PM
DeGrom didn't factor into the decision after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out six across five innings Monday against the Mariners. After the game, deGrom noted that he felt tenderness in his knee, and the team elected not to send him back out for the sixth inning as a result, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: DeGrom mentioned after his appearance that he felt something in his knee before Monday's start, and it didn't work itself out while he was on the bump. The club was pleased with how he looked over five innings of work and didn't want to push him too hard given the fact that his knee wasn't feeling 100 percent. "I feel okay, it's a little tender, but I think we'll be okay," said deGrom, per McFarland. It doesn't appear as though fantasy managers should be overly concerned at this point, though it'll be worth keeping an eye on the right-hander's status leading up to his next start, which tentatively lines up for Sunday against the Dodgers. |
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Jose Corniell Jose Corniell Still in 'dead arm' phase
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 6:03 PM
Corniell remains unavailable to pitch as he goes through a "dead arm" phase, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Corniell missed nearly all of spring training and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch in games. The 22-year-old is likely to be part of the rotation at Double-A Frisco once he's physically ready. Corniell missed all of 2024 and much of 2025 while recovering from UCL surgery, so he needs to make up for lost time. |
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