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Corey Seager Corey Seager Begins rehab with bang
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:02 AM
Seager (back) started at shortstop and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday.
Analysis: Seager began a rehab assignment with Frisco and gave the RoughRiders a 2-1 lead with a solo homer in the fifth inning. His night was over after five innings in the field, which is normal in a player's first rehab game. The back didn't appear to be an issue for Seager, who had to range far to his right to scoop a grounder and get the final out of the third inning, Theo DeRosa of MLB.com reports. Seager is expected to play at least one more game for Frisco, after which he could be activated. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Tallies two hits in win
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:48 PM
Carter went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Carter opened the scoring Tuesday after scoring the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly by Nicky Lopez, and later recorded an RBI single to give Texas a 4-1 lead. The 23-year-old now has back-to-back multi-hit games and a modest four-game hitting streak as well. Carter tied his career-high in stolen bases, swiping his 14th bag of the season in the eighth. On the year, Carter has batted .204/.320/.352 with eight homers, 28 RBI and 14 stolen bases. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Clubs first homer of season
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:40 PM
Wynns went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a run scored, a walk and a strikeout in Texas' 4-1 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wynns blasted his first home run of the season in the seventh to extend the Rangers' lead to 3-1. The 35-year-old, who recently had his contract selected by Texas on July 21, picked up just his second base knock since joining the club. The catcher has spent time with three different teams this season, slashing .098/.154/.148 with one homer and one RBI in 66 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Records 21st save
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:33 PM
Latz picked up his 21st save of the season in a perfect ninth inning of a 4-1 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Latz posted just 10 pitches (eight strikes) to notch the win for Texas on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has now converted 16 consecutive save opportunities and has not blown a save since May 13. On the season, the left-hander has posted a 1.80 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 51:11 K:BB in 50 innings. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Strikes out seven in win
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:25 PM
Quantrill (4-3) earned the win after going 5.1 innings against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven.
Analysis: After starting just his sixth game of the season in 22 appearances, Quantrill logged his fourth win of the season and his first since June 2. The 31-year-old punched out seven batters, notching his season-high in strikeouts, breaking his previous high of five, which he accomplished two different times. On the year, Quantrill now owns a 3.84 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB through 58.2 innings. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Starting rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 11:55 AM
Seager (back) is beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran shortstop progressed to "higher-volume" live batting practice the past few days, clearing the way for him to see his first game action in nearly a month due to back inflammation. Seager may not need much action in the minors before rejoining the Rangers, so he could be back from the injured list before the end of the week. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Steals in back-to-back games
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:12 PM
Carter went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Carter, who made a fourth consecutive start Monday, has a steal in each of his last two games, upping his total to 13 for the season (caught once). He's provided offense during the four-start run, going 4-for-12 with two doubles, four walks, two RBI, two steals and three runs scored. Carter should find his name in the lineup whenever the Rangers face a right-hander |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Swipes base in win
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
Smith started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Smith made a third consecutive start at third base, where he's filling in for the injured Josh Jung (calf). The steal was the third (caught once) over 42 games for Smith, who posted double-digit steals in each of the last two seasons. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the 10-day injured list, Smith could see regular at-bats in the short term. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Secures fourth win of 2026
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:36 PM
Rocker (4-8) earned the win against the Mariners on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Rocker has tossed quality starts in back-to-back outings, with his only blemishes Monday being a Randy Arozarena solo homer in the second inning and a Julio Rodriguez sacrifice fly in the third. Rocker induced 14 whiffs on 88 pitches (57 strikes), and it was the third time this season that he registered at least seven strikeouts. He'll take a 4.03 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 93:38 K:BB across 102.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the Astros. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Belts solo homer Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:17 PM
Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Duran opened the third inning with a solo blast off George Kirby to extend the Rangers' lead to 5-2. Duran has homered in back-to-back games and is up to 12 long balls on the season, which is two off from matching his career best that he set in 2023. He's on a seven-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with six RBI and six extra-base hits. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Goes deep against Seattle
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:10 PM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Burger extended the Rangers' lead to five runs in the third inning with a two-run long ball off George Kirby. It was the 19th home run of the season for Burger, three of which have come since the All-Star break. He is slashing .238/.300/.430 with two steals and 66 RBI across 410 plate appearances. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Cracks two homers Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
Pederson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Pederson got the Rangers on the board early with a leadoff homer off George Kirby before adding a three-run blast in the second inning to extend Texas' lead to 4-1. It was the second multi-HR game of the season for Pederson and brought him up to 19 long balls on the year, which is more than double is total from 2025 (nine). He's in the midst of a 10-game on-base streak, during which he has gone 14-for-36 (.389) with one steal, five home runs and nine RBI. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Making third straight start
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:10 AM
Smith will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: The Rangers appear to have settled on Smith as the primary replacement at third base for Josh Jung (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Smith will claim a third straight start at the position, despite going hitless in six at-bats over the previous two contests. The 28-year-old could find himself as the odd man out for an everyday role in the Texas infield once one of Jung or Corey Seager (back) returns from the IL, as Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez both seem to be ahead of Smith on the depth chart. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Allows one run in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:11 PM
DeGrom did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on seven hits and no walks over five-plus innings against Seattle. He struck out four.
Analysis: DeGrom fired off five frames of one-run ball before allowing a pair of singles to open the sixth frame, prompting the Rangers to pull him at 90 pitches (66 strikes) in favor of Robby Ahlstrom. Ahlstrom closed the inning with no damage to preserve a 3-1 advantage, though struggles from the relievers after him kept Texas and DeGrom from picking up the win. The 38-year-old hasn't put up the elite numbers he's regularly produced throughout his big-league career, but the two-time Cy Young Award winner has still been plenty serviceable in 2026. DeGrom will take a 7-6 record with a 3.67 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 132:24 K:BB across 110.1 innings (20 starts) into his next outing, lined up for next weekend on the road in Houston. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Honing in on rehab assignment
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:04 PM
Seager (back) said that he completed a "higher-volume" live batting practice session Sunday and will repeat the activity again Monday before likely heading out on a rehab assignment, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Seager received the equivalent of about four at-bats against live pitching Friday, but he said that he wants to take live BP on consecutive days before moving on to the final step in his recovery from lower back inflammation, which sent him to the injured list July 1. Assuming all goes well Monday, Seager will report to one of the Rangers' affiliates for game action. The veteran shortstop may need just one game on the farm before being cleared to return from the IL, perhaps as soon as Friday's series opener in Houston. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Drawing fourth straight start
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:03 PM
Lopez will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Lopez will pick up a fourth straight start and his second in a row at the keystone in the penultimate game of the series versus Seattle. With Josh Jung (calf) recently joining Corey Seager (back) on the injured list, Lopez should at least temporarily have a path to an everyday role in the Texas infield. Since signing with the Rangers in late May, Lopez is batting .326 over 135 at-bats but has provided limited production in most other categories (one home run, four stolen bases, 16 RBI and 15 runs). |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Cleared to start Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:58 AM
Langford (ankle) will start in left field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI during Saturday's 7-1 win before being lifted from the game after six innings due to an apparent left ankle injury, which stemmed from fouling a pair of pitches off himself earlier in the contest. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, X-rays on Langford's foot returned negative, and the swelling in his ankle apparently subsided enough overnight for the 24-year-old to give it a go Sunday. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Ups pitch count to 75 on rehab
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 AM
Montgomery (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Montgomery built up to 75 pitches in his seventh rehab start, which he's hoping will be his final outing in the minors before coming off the 60-day injured list, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker wouldn't commit to Montgomery making his next appearance in the majors, however, as the Rangers presumably want to assess him during a bullpen session before deciding on his next step. Montgomery -- who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from March 2025 UCL surgery -- has turned in a 4.74 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 19 innings over his seven starts between Round Rock and Double-A Frisco. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Starts Saturday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:07 AM
Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Smith was called up after Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung (calf) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the shelf, there could be opportunities for the versatile Smith, who can also play the outfield. He shifted to left field Saturday when Wyatt Langford (ankle) was removed from the game. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Three hits, steal in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:22 PM
Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Pederson has hit safely in his last six games, going 10-for-23 (.435) in that span. He made a rare start at first base to give Jake Burger a day off Saturday, but Pederson will see most of his playing time as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter. Pederson is batting .251 with an .833 OPS, 17 home runs, two steals, 36 RBI, 41 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples across 93 contests this season. |
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