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Michael Helman Michael Helman Starts at shortstop
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:43 PM
Helman batted ninth and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: The Rangers are coping with three infield injuries, which provides an opportunity for Helman, who filled in for shortstop Corey Seager (back, IL). Ezequiel Duran had been defending shortstop, but he was moved to third base with Josh Jung (shoulder) unavailable. Second baseman Josh Smith (lower body/wrist/illness) is also sidelined, and Justin Foscue has been the primary fill-in there. Helman has experience at all three positions. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Blasts 10th homer
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:25 PM
Burger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Burger was the lone source of offense for the Rangers, crushing a solo homer to center field in the second inning. It marked the first baseman's 10th homer of the campaign and third long ball across his past 10 contests, as the 30-year-old has begun to settle into a groove at the plate. Overall, Burger is hitting .241 with a .731 OPS, 34 RBI, 23 runs and a stolen base across 50 games. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Fans seven in no-decision
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:18 PM
Gore did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on a hit and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Gore was stellar on the mound, allowing just three Angels to reach base as part of a superb pitcher's duel with Reid Detmers. It was an incredibly encouraging outing for Gore, particularly considering he was pulled after just one inning in his previous start due to left lat tightness. It has been an up-and-down start to the 27-year-old's first season with the Rangers, as he owns a 4.42 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 62:26 K:BB across 55 innings (11 starts). Gore is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday against the Royals. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out at least another week
Sun, May 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Seager (back) isn't slated to be re-evaluated for "probably another week," Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager hasn't played since May 13 and currently resides on Texas' 10-day IL. He had been tabbed for live BP on Sunday, but that session was postponed. There had been some hope that Seager could return during the Rangers' upcoming homestand, which begins Monday, but that now seems to be off the table. His timeframe for resuming game action is hazy and probably won't gain clarity until he's re-evaluated. |
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Gavin Collyer Gavin Collyer Moves up to majors
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Analysis: Collyer will be up with the Rangers for the second time in 2026 after posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB in 12.2 innings over 14 appearances during a month-long stint in the majors earlier in the season. The right-hander is expected to fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Shut down with arm fatigue
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:19 PM
The Rangers placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right arm fatigue.
Analysis: The arm fatigue may have played a part in Winn's poor showing in a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday, when he retired one of the three batters he faced and was charged with two earned runs on two hits. Texas recalled right-hander Gavin Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Winn in the bullpen. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter On bench vs. lefty
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:14 PM
Carter isn't in Texas' starting lineup Sunday against the Angels.
Analysis: With the Angels sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the hill, the lefty-hitting Carter will begin the game on the bench. Sam Haggerty is starting in center field and batting seventh for the Rangers. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Not in lineup Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:10 PM
Jung (shoulder) isn't starting against the Angels on Sunday.
Analysis: Jung exited Saturday's contest in the fourth inning due to left shoulder soreness. He indicated after that contest that he thinks he will be "alright," per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, but the third baseman isn't starting Sunday. In Jung's place, Ezequiel Duran is manning the hot corner. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Ready to start Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:37 PM
Gore (lat) will start Sunday's series finale versus the Angels in Anaheim, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Gore looked to be at risk of landing on the injured list after he lasted just one inning in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies before leaving due to left lat tightness, but an MRI cleared him of any major damage. The southpaw was able to play catch a few days later and appears to have checked out fine, setting the stage for him to return to the hill on five days' rest. The Rangers may look to keep Gore's workload in check Sunday as a matter of caution, though manager Skip Schumaker hasn't explicitly said that the 27-year-old will be on a limited pitch count. |
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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 throwing and hitting progression Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Langford was briefly shut down after earlier this month after experiencing renewed soreness in his right forearm during an extended spring training game, but he seems to be steadily ramping back up again. The 24-year-old will continue his hitting and throwing progressions for the next week before embarking on a rehab assignment. He appears to be trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list 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 for 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 Saturday after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed from a 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Duran, who has been covering shortstop for the injured Corey Seager (back), was replaced at the position by Michael Helman. The Rangers believe Jung avoided a serious injury, per Courtney Hollman of MLB.com, but Duran should remain a lineup fixture for now given the team's other 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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