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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Will follow opener Friday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:42 PM
Rocker will work as the bulk reliever behind opener Trevor Williams for Friday's game against the Rays, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Rocker has appeared in 26 games this season, 24 of which have been as a traditional starter. He's followed an opener twice and has experienced success with it, going a season-high 7.2 innings at Coors Field back in May before covering five innings in Miami in June. In total, the right-hander has allowed just two runs on eight hits and three walks with 15 strikeouts across those 12.2 frames. |
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Trevor Williams Trevor Williams Will serve as opener Friday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:39 PM
Williams will serve as the opener ahead of Kumar Rocker for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Williams inked a major-league deal with Texas on Tuesday after he was cut by the Nationals last weekend. The right-hander worked in bulk relief with Washington and threw a season-high 63 pitches on two occasions across nine total appearances. Rocker has worked behind an opener twice this season, allowing just two runs on eight hits and three walks with 16 strikeouts across 12.2 innings. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Runs again Thursday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
Jung (calf) ran for the third consecutive day Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Jung is eyeing a return to live games over the weekend with a rehab assignment. The third baseman is trying to return from a left calf strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list at the end of July. He was not at 100% running Monday but has seemingly made progress the past couple days. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Success with bullpen Thursday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 4:42 PM
Eovaldi (elbow) threw a bullpen Thursday that went well, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Eovaldi is trying to return from right posterior elbow inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list Aug. 10. In the prior week, the right-hander had playing catch as he seemed to be pressing slowly. Now back to throwing from the mound, the 36-year-old has made the next critical step. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Can't keep ball in yard Wednesday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 9:15 AM
Bradford (0-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Rangers were downed 9-2 by the A's, surrendering five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was the southpaw's worst performance since coming off the IL for his season debut in early August after completing his recovery from an internal brace procedure on his elbow. Bradford has been taken deep only once in his first five starts, but Henry Bolte got to him for a pair of two-run shots in this one, while Zack Gelof also tagged him for a solo homer. Bradford saw his ERA inflate from 3.42 to 4.45 as a result, and through 30.1 innings he carries a 1.58 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB. He'll try to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Seattle. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Homers in loss
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:33 AM
Duran batted leadoff and went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-2 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Duran gave the Rangers an early lead when he took Jacob Lopez deep on the third pitch he saw in the bottom of the first inning. It was the 16th home run of the season for Duran, who has found his swing again. Following a two-week run at the beginning of August in which he batted .128 (6-for-47), Duran's posted a .404 average (19-for-47) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs and 11 RBI over the subsequent 13 games. He's now at a career-high 507 plate appearances with a career-high .791 OPS. |
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Robert Garcia Robert Garcia Rehab assignment coming
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:23 AM
Garcia (shoulder) is likely to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Drew Davison of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia had a positive live-throwing session Wednesday and is ready for the next step. "Honestly, it felt good to be back. It felt normal," Garcia said. The left-hander's been on the injured list since April 23 due to left rotator cuff inflammation. The Rangers plan for him to make two or three appearances for the Express before being activated. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Drives in five runs
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:35 AM
Nimmo went 4-for-5 with a double and five RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Athletics.
Analysis: The five runs driven in were a season high for Nimmo, who also matched his previous season-high mark in hits in a single game. The veteran outfielder is carrying a four-game hitting streak with three multi-hit performances over that stretch. After a mini slump in mid-August in which he hit .087 with a .266 OPS in 12 games between Aug. 12 and Aug. 24, he's bounced back admirably. In his last seven games, Nimmo is hitting .429 with a 1.094 OPS. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Records two-out save
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:29 AM
Latz struck out both batters he faced to earn the save in Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Athletics.
Analysis: The Rangers entered the ninth with an 8-3 advantage, but Trevor Williams gave up a two-run homer to Jeff McNeil and plunked Donovan Walton before Latz was summoned with one out. The left-hander immediately stopped the rally, striking out Darell Hernaiz and Henry Bolte en route to securing his 28th save of the campaign. Latz needed only eight pitches to record the final two outs and lowered his ERA to 1.63. This was his eighth consecutive scoreless appearance and he's posted a 16:6 K:BB across 9.2 innings during that span. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Earns eighth win of season
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:23 AM
Gore (8-10) earned the win Tuesday over the A's after allowing one run on five hits and four walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Gore wasn't especially sharp, issuing four walks for a second consecutive start and needing 95 pitches (57 strikes) to get through 5.1 innings, but he limited the Athletics to a single run. That came in the third inning, when Lawrence Butler brought home Zack Gelof with a single to center. Gore departed when the Rangers had a comfortable lead, and the bullpen held on to give him his eighth win of the campaign. He's now allowed one run or zero in four of his last six appearances, and this outing lowered his ERA to 4.31. His next start should come over the weekend at home against the Rays. |
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John King John King Signs MiLB deal with Rangers
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Rangers signed King to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: It's a homecoming of sorts for King, who was drafted by the Rangers and reached the majors with them in 2020. The lefty reliever was released by the Marlins last week after posting a 3.99 ERA and 33:17 K:BB over 49.2 frames. King will provide experienced relief depth at Triple-A Round Rock. |
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Cam Cauley Cam Cauley Returns to majors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:59 AM
The Rangers recalled Cauley from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Analysis: Cauley put up a .626 OPS with one homer in 28 games for the Rangers earlier this season in his first big-league stint. The 23-year-old can handle shortstop, second base, third base and center field, but even factoring in that versatility, his role could be limited in September. |
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Trevor Williams Trevor Williams Nets MLB deal from Rangers
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:55 AM
The Rangers signed Williams to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Williams was cut loose by the Nationals on Sunday despite posting a 2.65 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 17 innings. He appears destined for a long-relief role with the Rangers, though the veteran righty offers the ability to make some starts down the stretch, if needed. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Day off against lefty
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:53 PM
Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Gage Jump to the hill for the series opener. Ezequiel Duran will replace Carter in center field and will bat leadoff. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:52 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Gage Jump to the hill for the series opener. Elias Diaz will replace Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter. |
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Josh Jung Josh Jung Going through full baseball activities
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:02 PM
Jung (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activities and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Jung did some running Monday and said afterward that it went well, though it seems he's still not quite 100 percent with his running at this point. He will continue to ramp things up this week, with the goal of playing in rehab games by the weekend if all goes well. Jung has been sidelined for more than a month with a left calf strain. |
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Ben Peoples Ben Peoples Moves up from Round Rock
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:41 PM
Texas recalled Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: The Rangers cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Peoples by placing Cole Winn (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Over his two previous stints with the Rangers this season, Peoples made 14 relief appearances and pitched to a 2.51 ERA and 1.19. WHIP across 14.1 innings. |
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Robby Ahlstrom Robby Ahlstrom Back with Texas
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Rangers recalled Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Just four days after being sent down to Round Rock, Ahlstrom is back with the big-league club. His numbers with Texas this season include a 3-1 record, 6.03 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings. The Rangers placed Peyton Gray (elbow) on the 15-day injured list, freeing a spot on the active roster for Ahlstrom. |
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Cole Winn Cole Winn Out with rotator cuff strain
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:31 PM
The Rangers placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right rotator cuff strain.
Analysis: Winn hadn't pitched since Tuesday, when he allowed two runs on five hits over 1.1 innings in a relief appearance against the White Sox. The Rangers haven't revealed the severity of Winn's strain, but he won't be eligible for activation until at least Sept. 12 as a result of the transaction. Texas recalled right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Winn in the bullpen. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Shelved with elbow inflammation
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:25 PM
Texas placed Gray on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right elbow inflammation.
Analysis: The 31-year-old has struggled over his last 15 appearances out of the Texas bullpen, registering a 5.17 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB through 15.2 innings. The Rangers recalled Robby Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Gray in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster. |
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