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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Perfect at plate Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:21 PM
Duran went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Monday in a loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Duran was by far the most productive offensive player for Texas, logging four of the team's seven hits and accounting for the Rangers' only run with a solo blast to left field in the ninth inning. The utility man posted his second four-hit performance of the season and snapped a 2-for-19 cold spell at the plate. Duran continues to provide immense value both with his bat and with his defensive versatility -- he's slashing .274/.326/.455 with 13 homers, 51 runs, 59 RBI and nine stolen bases through 394 plate appearances this season while making double-digit appearances at three different positions in the infield (shortstop, third base and second base) as well as at two different positions in the outfield (left field and right field). |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Pitches well despite loss
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
Quantrill (4-4) allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings in a loss to San Francisco on Monday.
Analysis: Quantrill was hurt by two errors behind him in the second inning, allowing the Giants to scored a pair of unearned runs. The only other time San Francisco scored against him was when Jung Hoo Lee swatted a solo homer in the third. Quantrill retired 11 of the 13 batters he faced following that homer, but Texas' offense couldn't provide enough runs to take the righty off the hook. Despite the loss, Quantrill recorded his second quality start of the campaign (though it's worth nothing that he didn't move into the rotation until late June). He's produced a respectable 3.31 ERA over 35.1 frames since then, with all but one of his eight appearances coming as a starter. It remains to be seen, though, if Quantrill will remain in the rotation when Jordan Montgomery (elbow), Cody Bradford (elbow) and/or Jack Leiter (ankle) return from the injured list. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Idle Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:56 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather after he started behind the plate in the final two games of the Rangers' weekend series in Houston. Austin Wynn will handle catching duties Monday. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Resumes running Monday
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 PM
Jung (calf) did some running Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jung's recovery from a left calf strain has come along more slowly than expected, but he took a big step forward Monday. The third baseman will continue to ramp up his running progression as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks. Jung has been sidelined for nearly two weeks, and it's uncertain whether he'll need some rehab games before being reinstated. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Dealt to Rangers
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:49 PM
The Rangers acquired Macko from the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for Josh Smith and Josh Stephan, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Macko has made a full-time move to the bullpen this season, posting a 4.91 ERA and 23:10 K:BB over 22 innings for the Blue Jays and a 4.07 ERA and 29:11 K:BB across 24.1 frames with Triple-A Buffalo. The 25-year-old had been optioned to the minors last week, but it's unclear whether the Ranger intend to put him on the big-league roster or send him to Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Chris Martin Chris Martin Activated from IL, DFA'd
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
The Rangers activated Martin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday and designated him for assignment.
Analysis: Martin is recovered from the right shoulder impingement that's kept him out since mid-July, but the Rangers determined there wasn't a spot for him on their active roster. The veteran reliever will be exposed to waivers, and it's possible Martin could be traded before the deadline. Martin has collected a 9.00 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 14 innings for the Rangers this season, but the 40-year-old posted a 2.98 ERA and 43:8 K:BB in 42.1 frames in 2025. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Allows 10 hits in no-decision
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:09 PM
Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Rocker threw 59 of his 88 pitches for strikes and generated 15 whiffs despite allowing a season-high 10 hits. The biggest blow came in the fourth inning, when Jeremy Pena launched a two-run homer. The right-hander has now issued multiple walks in four straight starts, posting a 4.56 ERA during that stretch. For the season, Rocker owns a 4.08 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:40 K:BB across 108 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Orioles. |
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Marco Gonzales Marco Gonzales Clears waivers
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:55 PM
The Rangers outrighted Gonzales to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Gonzales cleared waivers and will stick around in the Texas organization after he was designated for assignment Friday. The veteran southpaw was up with the Rangers for about a week and a half, making two relief appearances and allowing one earned run on seven hits and four walks across six innings. |
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Lands on minor-league IL
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:45 PM
Walcott (head) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Walcott was struck in the head by a pickoff throw during his contest with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, and he'll now be forced to spend time on the IL as a result. The Rangers' top prospect has posted a .308 average with three home runs, nine RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases over 13 contests since his promotion to Double-A. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Getting breather Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:59 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Lopez will retreat to the bench after he started at second base or shortstop in each of the Rangers' 10 games. Cam Cauley will get the nod Sunday at the keystone, where Lopez is expected to see the bulk of his playing time moving forward after Corey Seager returned from the injured list Friday. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Moves to third base
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:53 AM
Duran started at third base and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Duran, who had been filling in at shortstop, has moved to third base since Corey Seager was activated off the injured list Friday. Duran is now covering for the injured Josh Jung (calf), who is not yet able to run at full speed. Duran is expected to handle the hot corner until Jung is ready to return. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Goes deep Saturday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:39 AM
Langford went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Langford erased the Astros' early lead in the third inning when he tucked a homer inside the left field foul pole a mere 348 feet from home plate. It was his fourth home run in the last 13 games and 13th of the season. |
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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Homers in loss
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:32 AM
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Diaz drove in a game-tying run in the fourth inning on a sacrifice bunt and then homered in the sixth to bring Texas within one run. The RBI were his first in 18 contests. He's getting most of the starts at catcher with Kyle Higashioka (forearm) on the injured list. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Chased early in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:50 PM
DeGrom (7-7) took the loss against the Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and five walks with three strikeouts over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: DeGrom was uncharacteristically wild, issuing a season-high five walks while throwing just 52 of 91 pitches for strikes. It was the 38-year-old's shortest outing since a three-inning struggle May 22, though it's the third time in his past seven starts that he's yielded five or more earned runs. He owns a 3.96 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 135:29 K:BB across 113.2 innings this season and will aim to rebound in a home matchup with the Orioles next weekend. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Resting up Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:54 PM
Burger isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Burger has notched a base hit in four of his last five games but will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game. Joc Pederson will pick up a start at first base as a result, moving Brandon Nimmo into the DH spot and opening up right field for Alejandro Osuna. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Moved to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Rangers optioned Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Curvelo was called up from Triple-A on Friday but will now head right back to the minors after giving up four runs in two innings against the Astros. Nolan Kingham will come up from Round Rock to fill the void in the bullpen. |
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Contract selected
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:24 PM
The Rangers selected Kingham's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Analysis: Kingham has posted a 6.99 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 46.1 innings since signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers in May, but he'll now join the major-league bullpen to replace Luis Curvelo. Kingham, 29, will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Clubs 20th homer in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:24 AM
Pederson went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Pederson's homer in the sixth inning was his 20th of the season and marked his return to the 20-homer club. This is the seventh time in 12 seasons he's reached that threshold and comes after the low point of his career in 2025, when he hit just nine home runs with a career-low .613 OPS. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Two hits in return
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:59 PM
Seager went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: In his first game since June 30, Seager singled in his first at-bat before adding a double and scoring a run in the sixth inning. It's been a disappointing year for the oft-injured 32-year-old, who's slashing .189/.297/.384 with 10 homers, 25 RBI, 29 runs scored and one steal across 222 plate appearances. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Hit hard in loss
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:28 PM
Eovaldi (10-9) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk with five strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Eovaldi threw 60 of 94 pitches for strikes with a solid 14 whiffs, but he allowed two homers and 12 hard-hit balls overall. It ended an underwhelming July for the veteran hurler, who posted a 5.67 ERA over five starts while yielding three earned runs or more in four of them. He'll take a 4.31 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 135:30 K:BB across 127.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Giants next week. |
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