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Gavin Collyer Gavin Collyer Sent to Triple-A
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:58 PM
The Rangers optioned Collyer to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander threw 35 pitches in three innings across Sunday's and Monday's contests, so he'll be the odd man out of the bullpen with Chris Martin (biceps) coming off the injured list. Collyer has been an effective relief option for Texas this year with a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 12.2 innings, so it should only be a matter of time before he's back in the big-league bullpen. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Activated from injured list
Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:51 PM
The Rangers activated Martin (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Martin did not look sharp on his rehab assignment, allowing five runs on eight hits (including two home runs ) over 2.2 innings covering three appearances. Nevertheless, he's been cleared to rejoin the Rangers' bullpen after missing more than a month with a right biceps injury. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Headed for imaging Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that Gore will most likely undergo an MRI on Tuesday after exiting Monday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies after one inning due to left lat tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After the game, Gore described his early exit as precautionary, noting that he felt a cramp behind his shoulder blade that had been presenting some discomfort. Gore was charged with two runs on three hits and two walks during the 28-pitch inning, and both his fastball and sinker velocities were down just over a mile per hour from their season averages. The upcoming imaging should shed more light on the severity of Gore's injury, but the Rangers aren't yet ruling the southpaw out from making his next turn through the rotation, which would fall Sunday in Anaheim. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Opening Tuesday's game
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:35 AM
Alexander will serve as the Rangers' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The left-hander has plenty of big-league experience as a starter and will make his first start of 2026 on Tuesday. Alexander has been effective out of the bullpen this season with a 2.14 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB across 21 innings, but he shouldn't be expected to cover more than an inning or two in Colorado, given that he's yet to record more than seven outs in any appearance. Kumar Rocker is expected to follow Alexander as the Rangers' bulk reliever. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Pitching in bulk relief Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
Rocker will pitch in bulk relief Tuesday against the Rockies, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He had previously been scheduled to start Tuesday, but the Rangers will instead have Rocker enter the game behind lefty Tyler Alexander, who will serve as an opener and is likely to cover an inning or two. Rocker has posted an 11.25 ERA in the first inning this season, so the Rangers will see if he fares better entering in the middle of the game. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Scratched from Tuesday's start
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Rocker has been scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start in Colorado, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the reasoning for Rocker being unable to take the ball, but the Rangers should have an update on his condition shortly. Tyler Alexander will slot in as Tuesday's starter in Rocker's place in what will be a bullpen game for the Rangers. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Productive in loss
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:50 AM
Duran went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Colorado.
Analysis: Duran continued to be a regular contributor, getting on base and scoring in the second and sixth innings followed by a two-run single in the eighth. He's been a lineup regular for the last month, most recently filling in at shortstop for Corey Seager (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. He's expected to cover shortstop until Seager's ready. Duran is slashing .286/.348/.454 with three home runs, 17 RBI, four steals and 20 runs scored over 133 plate appearances. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Exits with lat tightness
Mon, May 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Gore was removed from Monday's start against the Rockies due to left lat tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two before departing.
Analysis: Gore dove for a slow grounder to the third-base side in his lone inning of work and appeared to be shaken up on the play, though it's not yet clear if his dive caused the injury. He can be considered day-to-day until the Rangers have more information to share on his availability moving forward. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Making progress in rehab
Mon, May 18, 2026, 6:21 PM
Langford did a strength test on his right forearm Sunday and recovered well when re-evaluated Monday, though he hasn't been cleared to resume throwing or hitting yet, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: McFarland notes that it's promising news that Langford felt good after Sunday's strength test, but the 24-year-old still has more hurdles to clear. The fact that he hasn't gotten the green light to resume throwing or a hitting progression likely means he's at least a week away from a return from the 10-day injured list. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Back in big leagues
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Helman has spent all of this season with Round Rock, where he's slashed just .198/.291/.344 in 37 tilts. The 29-year-old had some nice moments with the Rangers last season and could net some starts versus left-handers. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Placed on 10-day IL
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:54 PM
The Rangers placed Seager on the 10-day injured list Monday with lower-back inflammation.
Analysis: Seager has been unavailable the last few days and had been set to visit a back specialist, and evidently that visit resulted in a recommendation to put the shortstop on the IL. Per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, president of baseball operations Chris Young believes Seager can return to the active roster prior to the start of the team's next homestand May 25. Ezequiel Duran will continue to fill in at shortstop for the Rangers until Seager can make it back. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Makes third straight start
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:45 PM
Foscue started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 8-0 win over Houston.
Analysis: Foscue, who is benefitting from an injury to Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), made a third consecutive start at second base. Ezequiel Duran had been filling in for Smith, but he's now needed to cover shortstop for the injured Corey Seager. Foscue has gone 2-for-11 in his three starts and is batting .182 over nine games since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on May 5. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Moves to shortstop
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:25 PM
Duran started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Duran, who had been filling in for injured second baseman Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), has been shifted to shortstop the last three games with Corey Seager (back) unavailable. Seager is headed back to Texas for an MRI, and Duran should be in the lineup most days with the Rangers' middle infield sidelined. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Headed back to Arlington
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:49 PM
Seager (back) is heading back to Arlington to see the Rangers' back specialist, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Seager won't be available for at least the team's first game in Colorado as the Rangers begin a three-game set against the Rockies on Monday. The 32-year-old underwent an MRI on Sunday, and the results are still pending. In his absence, Ezequiel Duran has made back-to-back starts at shortstop, and he'll likely hold down that spot if Seager is forced to miss additional action moving forward. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager MRI on tap
Sun, May 17, 2026, 12:33 PM
Seager (back), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, has been sent to undergo an MRI, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Seager is sitting Sunday for a third consecutive day due to back spasms, which have been considered minor but are apparently serious enough to send him for medical imaging. Ezequiel Duran is picking up a second straight start at shortstop Sunday and could get an extended look there if Seager misses additional time. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Remains sidelined Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:55 AM
Seager (back) is not in Texas' starting lineup Sunday versus the Astros.
Analysis: Seager is out of the lineup for the third straight day, as he's said to be dealing with minor back spasms. The veteran shortstop is considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if he's available off the bench. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop for the second straight day in Seager's stead. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Reaches base three times Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:41 PM
Pederson went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI single during the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Astros on Saturday.
Analysis: Pederson supplied the Rangers' lone run after his single in the seventh inning brought Jake Burger home. Pederson is up to 10 RBI on the season and is slashing .214/.333/.330 with three home runs and 13 runs scored in 126 plate appearances. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Gives up four homers in loss
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:11 PM
DeGrom (3-2) took the loss against the Astros on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out four across six innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: It was an uncharacteristic night for deGrom, who gave up two solo home runs in both the first and fourth innings of Saturday's loss. It was the second time in 257 regular-season starts that the veteran right-hander gave up at least four home runs in a game, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. DeGrom has yielded 10 home runs this season (tied for third-most in the American League) and has a 3.02 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 61:8 K:BB across 50.2 innings. His next start is lined up for next weekend on the road against the Angels. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out of lineup due to back spasms
Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
Seager is dealing with back spasms and isn't in Texas' lineup Saturday versus Houston, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seager was also held out of the lineup Friday, but that was presumed to be a rest day in the midst of the shortstop's 0-for-27 skid at the plate. It's not clear when Seager's back began bothering him, though Landry notes that the issue is considered minor and that Seager could be back in the lineup Sunday. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop for the Rangers on Saturday. |
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Returns to action Friday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:07 PM
Scarborough (melanoma) tossed 1.2 innings for Texas' Arizona Complex League club Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
Analysis: Scarborough didn't have a great pitching line Friday, but his presence on the mound was positive given that he underwent surgery to remove a melanoma in February. The right-hander is one of the Rangers' top pitching prospects. He will likely need some time to build back up, but Scarborough could be bumped up to Double-A at some point this season if he pitches well after returning to a standard workload. |
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