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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Progressing in recovery
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:38 AM
Langford (forearm) was cleared to begin a hitting progression Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Langford was pulled form his rehab assignment at an extended spring training game in early May due to soreness in his right forearm. His return to swinging a bat is good news for the 24-year-old, and he'll continue his current hitting progression for the next week before embarking on another rehab assignment, which puts him on track to return to the majors in early-to-mid-June. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Enters for injured teammate
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:48 AM
Helman entered Saturday's game in the fourth inning after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in a 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Texas manager Skip Schumaker adjusted to the injury by moving shortstop Ezequiel Duran to third base and having Helman defend short. Depending on how Jung's shoulder responds, Helman could find himself somewhere in the starting lineup of Sunday's series finale. Since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock, Helman has gone 2-for-8 over four games. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Slides to third base
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:40 AM
Duran moved from shortstop to third base in the fourth inning after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed from Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Duran, who is currently filling in at shortstop for the injured Corey Seager (back), moved to third base while Michael Helman took over at short. The Rangers and Jung believe he's avoided a worst-case scenario, per Courtney Hollman of MLB.com, and he will see how the shoulder responds Sunday before determining his availability. Whatever develops with Jung's shoulder, Duran will continue as a lineup fixture while the Rangers deal with several infield injuries. He's slashing .287/.340/.471 with four home runs, 24 RBI, four steals and 21 runs scored while appearing in 43 of the team's 51 games. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Leaves game with shoulder soreness
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:24 PM
Jung was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels in the fourth inning with left shoulder soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Michael Helman entered the game at shortstop, with Ezequiel Duran shifting to third base after Jung struck out and lined out in his two plate appearances. It wasn't immediately clear when or how Jung was injured, though it may have been when he dived for a ball at the hot corner. He will likely undergo testing to determine the extent of the issue. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Live BP scrapped
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:24 PM
Seager (back) was supposed to face live pitching Sunday, but that session has been postponed, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday that Seager's recovery "wasn't where we wanted it to be" after Friday's workout, and thus, plans have changed for the shortstop. "We're trying to figure out the next steps," Schumaker added. Seager now seems highly unlikely to return when first eligible, and his availability for the Rangers' upcoming homestand is in doubt. |
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Carter Baumler Carter Baumler Moves to 60-day IL
Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Rangers transferred Baumler (ribs) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Baumler landed on the injured list in early April with a right intercostal strain. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment later in the month but has been shut down since April 28 due to a setback in his recovery. His move to the 60-day IL will keep him sidelined through June 4, though it's unclear how far away he is from returning. Blaine Crim was claimed off waivers from the Rockies in a corresponding move. |
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Blaine Crim Blaine Crim Claimed by Rangers
Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:09 PM
The Rangers claimed Crim off waivers from the Rockies on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
Analysis: Crim was DFA'd by the Rockies on Wednesday, but he'll reclaim a 40-man roster spot while returning to the organization that drafted him back in 2019. The 28-year-old has spent the entire season in Triple-A, slashing .265/.339/.449 across 165 plate appearances. Carter Baumler (ribs) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Finding groove against MLB pitching
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:20 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Angels. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Foscue ran a hit streak to four games, during which he's 9-for-15 with a home run, five RBI and four runs scored. He's looking like a more competent hitter in his third exposure at the MLB level. Entering 2026, the infielder was 3-for-51 (.059) in his first two stints against major-league pitching. Foscue's made seven consecutive starts and has benefited from an injury to Corey Seager (back), which forced Ezequiel Duran to slide from second base to cover shortstop. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Plays catch Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:09 AM
Gore (lat) played catch Friday and will be re-evaluated this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: All signs are pointing to Gore being ready for his next turn in the rotation scheduled for Sunday against the Angels. The left-hander, who exited his start Monday, underwent an MRI which came back negative. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Rehab moves to Frisco
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:02 AM
Freeman (back) moved his rehab from the Arizona Complex League to Double-A Frisco on Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Freeman started at second base for the RoughRiders on Friday and got three plate appearances over five innings before taking a seat. He's played five total games while rehabbing a fracture in his back. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Homers, doubles, plates two runs
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:57 AM
Nimmo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI and a strikeout in Friday's loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Nimmo launched a solo shot in the fourth inning, giving him six on the year, and he later added an RBI double in the seventh that scored Andrew McCutchen. Nimmo is hitting a solid .277 with a .795 OPS on the season, but he's seeing the ball extremely well of late. He has hits in four of his last five games (7-for-20) while launching two homers and posting a 1.159 OPS over that span. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Still targeting upcoming homestand
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:49 AM
Seager (back) did some jogging in the outfield at Angels Stadium on Friday and said afterward that it's "definitely the goal" to return for the team's upcoming homestand, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. However, Seager added that he needs to see how his back responds to some workouts before he can resume full baseball activities.
Analysis: When Seager landed on the injured list, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said he believed Seager could return May 25 when first eligible, for the start of a seven-game homestand. It sounds like that's still a possibility, though the fact Seager hasn't yet resumed full baseball activities clouds this picture a bit. Seager's production has fallen off a cliff so far in his age-32 season, but his track record as a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger suggests he'll find his way eventually. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Lasts three innings Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:43 AM
DeGrom (3-4) took the loss Friday against the Angels after allowing six runs on six hits and three walks across three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The long ball continues to be an issue for deGrom, as he's now given up 12 homers through 10 starts and 53.2 innings in 2026. It's easy to call this outing the worst of the campaign for the veteran hurler, who's trending in the wrong direction, having allowed four or more runs in three of his last four appearances. With a 6.45 ERA and eight homers allowed over his last four starts, deGrom will be looking to bounce back next week at home against the Astros. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo In Friday's lineup
Fri, May 22, 2026, 5:24 PM
Nimmo (hamstring) will start in right field and bat third Friday against the Angels.
Analysis: Nimmo made an early exit from Wednesday's game against the Rockies due to hamstring tightness, but after resting during Texas' day off Thursday, he will return to the starting nine without missing a start. The 33-year-old has been relatively cold at the plate recently, slashing .237/.328/.339 with one homer, four RBI and seven runs scored across 67 plate appearances since the beginning of May. |
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Joe Ross Joe Ross Inks minors pact with Texas
Fri, May 22, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Rangers signed Ross to a minor-league contract Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Ross was released from his minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks earlier this week after he'd posted an ugly 19.64 ERA across three MLB games. In 12 games with Triple-A Reno, the veteran right-hander logged a 4.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 21 innings. Ross will provide organizational depth with Texas. |
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Promoted to Double-A
Thu, May 21, 2026, 10:10 AM
Curry will be promoted from High-A Hub City to Double-A Frisco on Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports
Analysis: Curry will make his way up to Double-A Frisco after seven starts with the Rangers' High-A affiliate. The 23-year-old posted a 3.48 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 31 innings during his time in Hub City this year. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Homers in win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:28 PM
Duran went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Duran belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning that erased the Rockies' early lead. He had a productive three-game set against Colorado, finishing the series 7-for-14 with three extra-base hits and eight RBI. For the season, the right-handed hitting Duran is slashing .295/.352/.488 with four home runs and 23 RBI over 41 games. He'll continue to fill in at shortstop with Corey Seager (back) on the 10-day injured list. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Homer in win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:25 PM
Burger went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Burger is continuing his productive season so far with the Rangers as he tallied a team-leading ninth home run and 33rd RBI. The righty is batting .296 with 14 RBIs in May while anchoring first base. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Supplies game-winning knock
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:20 PM
Jung went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Jung completed the Rangers' comeback in the top of the ninth inning, singling in the go-ahead run. It was his first RBI in 10 games and just the second over the last 17. Jung, who entered May on a tear, has slumped the last couple of weeks and entered Wednesday with a .212 average over the previous 13 contests. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Escapes with no decision
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:03 PM
Leiter pitched five innings Wednesday giving up four runs off seven hits and two walks in the 5-4 win over the Rockies. He struck out five.
Analysis: Leiter is still looking at his second win of the season after his fifth start allowing more than three runs. The 26-year-old gave up the lead in the fifth after conceding three hits that inning. The first-round pick gave up his second-most hits in a game this season with seven, so there was constant pressure on the base paths the entire game for the young starter still trying to gain his footing in the big leagues. Next time on the mound, Leiter is scheduled to face Kansas City at home this weekend. |
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