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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:51 PM
Osuna isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego.
Analysis: Osuna has gone 4-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored while starting five consecutive games in the Rangers' outfield, but he'll retreat to the bench Saturday while Jarred Kelenic starts in left field, batting sixth. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Scratched from start
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:22 AM
Eovaldi was scratched from his start Saturday against the Padres due to left knee soreness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rangers are saying that Eovaldi's knee is just "a little" sore, so while he won't be able to pitch Saturday, a trip to the injured list may not be necessary. MacKenzie Gore will move up a day and toe the slab in place of Eovaldi. |
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Alejandro Osuna Alejandro Osuna Makes fifth straight start
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:21 AM
Osuna started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-7 win over San Diego.
Analysis: Osuna had a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning, when the Rangers scored six times to overcome the five runs the Padres scored in the top of the frame. The left-handed hitter started all five games since being recalled earlier this week, playing left field and center field. His run of playing time came as the result of Evan Carter (oblique) landing on the injured list, and he could be a regular against right-handed starters. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Drives offense in win
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 11:05 PM
Langford went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Langford gave the Rangers the lead in the fourth with an RBI double before providing some insurance with a solo homer in the eighth. The 24-year-old has played well since returning from the injured list June 5, hitting .288 with seven extra-base hits, seven RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base across 13 games. For the year, he's slashing .258/.300/.447 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 18 runs scored and four steals over 140 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Earns four-out save
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 10:36 PM
Latz earned the save in Friday's 9-7 win over the Padres, allowing one hit in 1.1 scoreless innings. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Analysis: Latz was called on to relieve Jakob Junis in a one-run game in the eighth inning and recorded the final out of the frame before closing things out in the ninth. The southpaw has now secured a save in each of his past eight appearances, allowing just one earned run during that stretch. On the year, he owns a 1.56 ERA, 0.61 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 34.2 innings while converting 13 of 15 save opportunities. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Overcomes early struggles in win
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 10:30 PM
DeGrom (6-4) earned the win against the Padres on Friday, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks with nine strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: DeGrom allowed five runs in the first inning but battled through five more frames as the Rangers erupted for nine runs in the contest. It marked the third time this season the 38-year-old has yielded six earned runs, though he still managed an impressive 17 swinging strikes on 106 pitches. He'll take a 3.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 98:18 K:BB across 82.2 innings into a road matchup against the Marlins next week. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Texas transferred Helman (hand) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Helman was placed on the 10-day IL on June 14 after suffering multiple fractures in his right hand after being hit by a pitch. The Rangers decided to move the 30-year-old to the 60-day IL in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Jarred Kelenic. Helman has appeared in just 15 games for Texas this season, recording 35 plate appearances. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Optioned to minors
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:09 PM
The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Smith was just activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week after being out since early May with glute and wrist injuries as well as viral meningitis. He still leads Texas with 28 starts at second base this season even with all the missed time, but Smith has managed just a .218/.316/.248 slash line covering 117 plate appearances. He should be back with the big club later this season, but for now he'll try to get his swing in order at Round Rock. |
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Jarred Kelenic Jarred Kelenic Contract selected by Texas
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:08 PM
The Rangers selected Kelenic's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Kelenic will join his second major-league team this season as he will make his way to Arlington to join the Rangers. With Round Rock, the 26-year-old raked to the tune of a .340/.431/.620 slash line with three homers in 59 plate appearances. Texas optioned Josh Smith to Triple-A in order to make room for Kelenic on the active roster and transferred Michael Helman (hand) to the 60-day injured list to open a spot for Kelenic on the 40-man roster. |
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Michel Otanez Michel Otanez Outrighted to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 8:26 AM
The Rangers outrighted Otanez to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Otanez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization as relief depth. The 28-year-old holds a 6.15 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB in 26.1 innings this season with Round Rock. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Takes third straight loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:58 PM
Leiter (3-7) took the loss Thursday against the Twins, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Twins got to Leiter early Thursday, scoring four runs in the first inning, capped by a Brooks Lee three-run blast. He'd give up another two runs on a Trevor Larnach homer in the fourth. It's been a tough stretch of late for Leiter, who's lost his last three starts while giving up 15 earned runs across 13.2 innings. His ERA now sits at 5.29 with a 1.44 WHIP and 83:35 K:BB across 15 starts (80 innings) this season. Leiter will look to turn things around his next time out, tentatively slated to come next week on the road in Miami. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Launches homer in loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:01 PM
Langford went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: Langford gave Texas its first run with a leadoff home run in the sixth inning. It was his second in four games. His tepid start coming off the injured list in early June has given way to surge of offense. Langford has hit safely in five of the last six games, slashing .375/.400/.667 with four RBI and four runs during that stretch. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Homers in loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:50 PM
Duran went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Duran lifted a home run down the left field line that clanked off the foul pole in the sixth inning, his fifth of the season and first in 24 games, It also snapped a six-game run without an RBI. Duran, who is second on the Rangers with 37 RBI over 65 games, will continue as a lineup regular, either at shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) is unavailable or second base when Seager's ready to return. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Struggles vs. Minnesota
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 8:55 AM
Rocker (2-6) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Twins after allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks across 3.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The six earned runs allowed established a new season-high mark for Rocker, who had given up two or fewer in five of his previous six outings. His inconsistencies on a game-to-game basis have hurt his appeal, as he's not a pitcher who can produce above-average strikeout rates or regularly pitch deep into games. He owns a 4.17 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 14 appearances (13 starts) and 69 innings in 2026. Rocker is in line to make his next start next week on the road against the Marlins. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returns to action
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:57 AM
Smith started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Smith started for the first time since being activated from the injured list Monday. A glute injury landed him on the IL in early May and was followed by a wrist issue and a case of viral meningitis. At the time of his injury, Smith was batting .217 with six RBI through 31 games and his hold on the starting job at second base was tenuous. Ezequiel Duran was making a push for more playing time and nothing has changed since. Lately, Duran has covered shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) works his way back, but Smith is still in jeopardy of sliding back to a utility/part-time role. |
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Remains on schedule for return
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:50 AM
Walcott (elbow) will begin to ramp up his activity soon and is still on track for a late-July or early-August return to a minor-league affiliate, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walcott, who has played catch at moderate distances and swung off a tee while rehabbing in Arizona, was brought to Arlington over the weekend for a change of environment. His rehab from an internal brace procedure on his right elbow has gone according to plan. "I feel pretty good, I feel physical," Walcott said. "I'm looking forward to being back soon. The rehab has been going really smoothly, so I'm happy with that." Walcott's career left off at Double-A Frisco, for whom he played 124 games in 2025, and he could rejoin the organization at Triple-A Round Rock when ready to return. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returns to lineup
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
Smith (glute/wrist/illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh versus the Twins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and came off the bench versus the Twins, getting his first plate appearance since May 3. Tuesday is the 28-year-old's first start following his activation Monday. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:08 PM
Higashioka not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.
Analysis: Tuesday will be Higashioka's second consecutive omission from the starting lineup. The catcher came off the bench in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, but only in a fielding capacity. Elias Diaz has the start again behind the plate and is batting ninth Tuesday. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Steps in at shortstop
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:53 AM
Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Lopez filled in at shortstop after the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 7-day concussion list. Lopez should share starts with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran while Seager is sidelined. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returning from injured list
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Rangers activated Smith (glute/wrist/illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Smith first landed on the IL in early May with a strained glute, and he subsequently also dealt with wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis. He played eight rehab games between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, posting a .925 OPS with two homers and two steals. Smith hit just .217/.324/.239 before going on the IL, but he should play plenty, either as a regular at second base or in a utility role. |
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