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Michel Otanez Michel Otanez Outrighted to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 8:26 AM
The Rangers outrighted Otanez to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Otanez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization as relief depth. The 28-year-old holds a 6.15 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB in 26.1 innings this season with Round Rock. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Takes third straight loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:58 PM
Leiter (3-7) took the loss Thursday against the Twins, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Twins got to Leiter early Thursday, scoring four runs in the first inning, capped by a Brooks Lee three-run blast. He'd give up another two runs on a Trevor Larnach homer in the fourth. It's been a tough stretch of late for Leiter, who's lost his last three starts while giving up 15 earned runs across 13.2 innings. His ERA now sits at 5.29 with a 1.44 WHIP and 83:35 K:BB across 15 starts (80 innings) this season. Leiter will look to turn things around his next time out, tentatively slated to come next week on the road in Miami. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Launches homer in loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:01 PM
Langford went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: Langford gave Texas its first run with a leadoff home run in the sixth inning. It was his second in four games. His tepid start coming off the injured list in early June has given way to surge of offense. Langford has hit safely in five of the last six games, slashing .375/.400/.667 with four RBI and four runs during that stretch. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Homers in loss
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:50 PM
Duran went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Duran lifted a home run down the left field line that clanked off the foul pole in the sixth inning, his fifth of the season and first in 24 games, It also snapped a six-game run without an RBI. Duran, who is second on the Rangers with 37 RBI over 65 games, will continue as a lineup regular, either at shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) is unavailable or second base when Seager's ready to return. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Struggles vs. Minnesota
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 8:55 AM
Rocker (2-6) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Twins after allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks across 3.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The six earned runs allowed established a new season-high mark for Rocker, who had given up two or fewer in five of his previous six outings. His inconsistencies on a game-to-game basis have hurt his appeal, as he's not a pitcher who can produce above-average strikeout rates or regularly pitch deep into games. He owns a 4.17 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 14 appearances (13 starts) and 69 innings in 2026. Rocker is in line to make his next start next week on the road against the Marlins. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returns to action
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:57 AM
Smith started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Smith started for the first time since being activated from the injured list Monday. A glute injury landed him on the IL in early May and was followed by a wrist issue and a case of viral meningitis. At the time of his injury, Smith was batting .217 with six RBI through 31 games and his hold on the starting job at second base was tenuous. Ezequiel Duran was making a push for more playing time and nothing has changed since. Lately, Duran has covered shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) works his way back, but Smith is still in jeopardy of sliding back to a utility/part-time role. |
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Remains on schedule for return
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:50 AM
Walcott (elbow) will begin to ramp up his activity soon and is still on track for a late-July or early-August return to a minor-league affiliate, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walcott, who has played catch at moderate distances and swung off a tee while rehabbing in Arizona, was brought to Arlington over the weekend for a change of environment. His rehab from an internal brace procedure on his right elbow has gone according to plan. "I feel pretty good, I feel physical," Walcott said. "I'm looking forward to being back soon. The rehab has been going really smoothly, so I'm happy with that." Walcott's career left off at Double-A Frisco, for whom he played 124 games in 2025, and he could rejoin the organization at Triple-A Round Rock when ready to return. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returns to lineup
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
Smith (glute/wrist/illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh versus the Twins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and came off the bench versus the Twins, getting his first plate appearance since May 3. Tuesday is the 28-year-old's first start following his activation Monday. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 4:08 PM
Higashioka not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.
Analysis: Tuesday will be Higashioka's second consecutive omission from the starting lineup. The catcher came off the bench in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, but only in a fielding capacity. Elias Diaz has the start again behind the plate and is batting ninth Tuesday. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Steps in at shortstop
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:53 AM
Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Lopez filled in at shortstop after the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 7-day concussion list. Lopez should share starts with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran while Seager is sidelined. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Returning from injured list
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Rangers activated Smith (glute/wrist/illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Smith first landed on the IL in early May with a strained glute, and he subsequently also dealt with wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis. He played eight rehab games between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, posting a .925 OPS with two homers and two steals. Smith hit just .217/.324/.239 before going on the IL, but he should play plenty, either as a regular at second base or in a utility role. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Placed on concussion injured list
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Rangers placed Seager on the 7-day concussion injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager was involved in a collision at home plate with the Royals' Carter Jensen last Thursday, resulting in an injury to his ribs and jaw in addition to a mild concussion. Ezequiel Duran will likely handle the bulk of the reps at shortstop while Seager is sidelined, though Josh Smith (illness) could also be in the mix after he returned from the IL on Monday. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Receiving rare night off
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:23 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Rangers will give Duran a much-overdue breather for the series opener, after the 27-year-old made 41 consecutive starts across six different positions dating back to April 29. Even if Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) is able to avoid a stint on the injured list and if Josh Smith (illness) is activated from the IL later this week, Duran should still have a pathway to a near-everyday role due to his ability to play all over the infield and outfield. Duran has been one of the Rangers' top hitters this season, with his .760 OPS placing him third among the 12 players on the team that have logged 100 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:12 PM
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The Rangers will give Higashioka a breather for the series opener, paving the way for Elias Diaz to receive a turn behind the plate. Higashioka should continue to see the bulk of the starts at catcher while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the injured list. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out again Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that in addition to dealing with ribs and jaw soreness after a collision at home plate in Thursday's win over the Royals, Seager is also experiencing "mild concussion symptoms," per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. Despite that combination of injuries, Seager hasn't been deactivated and is continuing to be viewed as day-to-day after he was able to do some hitting, throwing and weightlifting Sunday, per MLB.com. Nicky Lopez will pick up a start at shortstop Monday in place of Seager, who is on the bench for a fourth consecutive game. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Joins lineup again
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:35 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over Boston.
Analysis: After a period of limited activity, Foscue found himself in the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. Ezequiel Duran has been the primary second baseman, but he was needed at shortstop to cover for the injured Corey Seager (ribs/jaw), who has been sidelined for three straight games and is dealing with concussion symptoms. Both of Foscue's starts have come against lefties, and he is expected to be replaced by Nicky Lopez against right-handers. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Lasts seven frames in sixth win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:14 PM
Eovaldi (6-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings against Boston. He struck out six.
Analysis: Aside from surrendering a pair of homers to Willson Contreras, Eovaldi was effective and gave Texas great length en route to picking up his sixth win. The veteran has consistently worked deep into games this season, completing at least seven innings in seven of his 14 starts. The right-hander owns a 4.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 83:21 K:BB across 87.1 innings and will look to stay in the win column next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against San Diego. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Dealing with concussion symptoms
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:11 PM
Seager (ribs/jaw) is dealing with concussion symptoms, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Seager is set to be sidelined for a third consecutive game Sunday night against the Red Sox as he continues to recover from his collison with Carter Jensen at home plate Thursday. Manager Skip Schumaker outlined that the shortstop is experiencing "mild" concussion symptoms, so it's unclear how close he is to returning to the lineup. Ezequiel Duran is drawing the start at shortstop and batting fourth in Sunday night's series finale in Boston. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Shifts to injured list
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
The Rangers placed Helman (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his right hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, so the move to the IL is hardly a surprise. It's a literal tough break for Helman, who appeared set for increased playing time after Evan Carter (oblique) landed on the shelf earlier in the day. Alejandro Osuna was called up Sunday to bolster Texas' outfield depth. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Idle against southpaw
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 3:16 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season. |
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