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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Exits with lat tightness
Mon, May 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Gore was removed from Monday's start against the Rockies due to left lat tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two before departing.
Analysis: Gore dove for a slow grounder to the third-base side in his lone inning of work and appeared to be shaken up on the play, though it's not yet clear if his dive caused the injury. He can be considered day-to-day until the Rangers have more information to share on his availability moving forward. |
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Wyatt Langford Wyatt Langford Making progress in rehab
Mon, May 18, 2026, 6:21 PM
Langford did a strength test on his right forearm Sunday and recovered well when re-evaluated Monday, though he hasn't been cleared to resume throwing or hitting yet, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: McFarland notes that it's promising news that Langford felt good after Sunday's strength test, but the 24-year-old still has more hurdles to clear. The fact that he hasn't gotten the green light to resume throwing or a hitting progression likely means he's at least a week away from a return from the 10-day injured list. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Back in big leagues
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Helman has spent all of this season with Round Rock, where he's slashed just .198/.291/.344 in 37 tilts. The 29-year-old had some nice moments with the Rangers last season and could net some starts versus left-handers. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Placed on 10-day IL
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:54 PM
The Rangers placed Seager on the 10-day injured list Monday with lower-back inflammation.
Analysis: Seager has been unavailable the last few days and had been set to visit a back specialist, and evidently that visit resulted in a recommendation to put the shortstop on the IL. Per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, president of baseball operations Chris Young believes Seager can return to the active roster prior to the start of the team's next homestand May 25. Ezequiel Duran will continue to fill in at shortstop for the Rangers until Seager can make it back. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Makes third straight start
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:45 PM
Foscue started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 8-0 win over Houston.
Analysis: Foscue, who is benefitting from an injury to Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), made a third consecutive start at second base. Ezequiel Duran had been filling in for Smith, but he's now needed to cover shortstop for the injured Corey Seager. Foscue has gone 2-for-11 in his three starts and is batting .182 over nine games since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on May 5. |
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Ezequiel Duran Ezequiel Duran Moves to shortstop
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:25 PM
Duran started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Duran, who had been filling in for injured second baseman Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), has been shifted to shortstop the last three games with Corey Seager (back) unavailable. Seager is headed back to Texas for an MRI, and Duran should be in the lineup most days with the Rangers' middle infield sidelined. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Headed back to Arlington
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:49 PM
Seager (back) is heading back to Arlington to see the Rangers' back specialist, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Seager won't be available for at least the team's first game in Colorado as the Rangers begin a three-game set against the Rockies on Monday. The 32-year-old underwent an MRI on Sunday, and the results are still pending. In his absence, Ezequiel Duran has made back-to-back starts at shortstop, and he'll likely hold down that spot if Seager is forced to miss additional action moving forward. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager MRI on tap
Sun, May 17, 2026, 12:33 PM
Seager (back), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, has been sent to undergo an MRI, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
Analysis: Seager is sitting Sunday for a third consecutive day due to back spasms, which have been considered minor but are apparently serious enough to send him for medical imaging. Ezequiel Duran is picking up a second straight start at shortstop Sunday and could get an extended look there if Seager misses additional time. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Remains sidelined Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:55 AM
Seager (back) is not in Texas' starting lineup Sunday versus the Astros.
Analysis: Seager is out of the lineup for the third straight day, as he's said to be dealing with minor back spasms. The veteran shortstop is considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if he's available off the bench. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop for the second straight day in Seager's stead. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Reaches base three times Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:41 PM
Pederson went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI single during the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Astros on Saturday.
Analysis: Pederson supplied the Rangers' lone run after his single in the seventh inning brought Jake Burger home. Pederson is up to 10 RBI on the season and is slashing .214/.333/.330 with three home runs and 13 runs scored in 126 plate appearances. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Gives up four homers in loss
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:11 PM
DeGrom (3-2) took the loss against the Astros on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out four across six innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: It was an uncharacteristic night for deGrom, who gave up two solo home runs in both the first and fourth innings of Saturday's loss. It was the second time in 257 regular-season starts that the veteran right-hander gave up at least four home runs in a game, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. DeGrom has yielded 10 home runs this season (tied for third-most in the American League) and has a 3.02 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 61:8 K:BB across 50.2 innings. His next start is lined up for next weekend on the road against the Angels. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Out of lineup due to back spasms
Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
Seager is dealing with back spasms and isn't in Texas' lineup Saturday versus Houston, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seager was also held out of the lineup Friday, but that was presumed to be a rest day in the midst of the shortstop's 0-for-27 skid at the plate. It's not clear when Seager's back began bothering him, though Landry notes that the issue is considered minor and that Seager could be back in the lineup Sunday. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop for the Rangers on Saturday. |
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Returns to action Friday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:07 PM
Scarborough (melanoma) tossed 1.2 innings for Texas' Arizona Complex League club Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
Analysis: Scarborough didn't have a great pitching line Friday, but his presence on the mound was positive given that he underwent surgery to remove a melanoma in February. The right-hander is one of the Rangers' top pitching prospects. He will likely need some time to build back up, but Scarborough could be bumped up to Double-A at some point this season if he pitches well after returning to a standard workload. |
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Jake Burger Jake Burger Logs rare theft
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:44 AM
Burger went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-0 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Burger, who was one of five Rangers to reach base against Houston pitching, stole his first base of the season and reached third base but was stranded there. He's not usually a threat on the basepaths and has one steal in each of the last four seasons. The streaky Burger remains a lineup regular despite a .224/.263/.385 slash line through 171 plate appearances. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Breaks up no-hit bid
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:37 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Foscue's single was the lone hit off Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti, who took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. Foscue started for the first time in four games, as Ezequiel Duran covered shortstop for a slumping Corey Seager (0-for-27). Since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, Foscue is 3-for-14 with one home run and two RBI over seven games. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Tagged with unfortunate loss
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:08 AM
Leiter (1-4) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Astros after allowing one run on three hits and three walks across seven innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Leiter's only mistake in his outing was the solo homer he gave up to Isaac Paredes in the third inning. It's only two starts, but Leiter seems to be turning things around after a tough stretch that saw him allow 21 runs (20 earned) on 27 innings across five starts between April 11 and May 3. Leiter has bounced back and has allowed just one run on 11.2 frames in his last two starts. Leiter will try to keep it rolling in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week against the Rockies on the road. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Hospitalized with meningitis
Fri, May 15, 2026, 4:56 PM
Smith (lower body/wrist) was diagnosed with viral meningitis Friday and is receiving treatment in a hospital, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Smith is expected to remain in the hospital for 7-to-10 days, at which point he'll restart his rehab program. The 28-year-old utility man had already been dealing with a glute strain and a wrist issue, and there's currently no telling when he'll be back in the Rangers' lineup. Ezequiel Duran has been making regular starts at second base with Smith sidelined. |
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Luis Curvelo Luis Curvelo Beginning rehab assignment
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:43 PM
Curvelo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Analysis: Curvelo has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder impingement, but he appears to be nearing a return to the mound. The right-hander pitched in four games out of the Texas bullpen prior to the injury, surrendering three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts across five innings. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Not in lineup Friday
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:35 PM
Seager is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Seager is 0-for-25 at the plate over his last seven games and will get a breather, as Ezequiel Duran moves over to shortstop for Texas. On the season, Seager is slashing a disappointing .179/.286/.353 with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, one stolen base and a 22:50 BB:K across 182 plate appearances. |
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Cody Freeman Cody Freeman Ready for rehab assignment
Thu, May 14, 2026, 3:58 PM
Freeman (back) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate Thursday.
Analysis: Freeman missed most of spring training due to a stress reaction in his lower back but has been cleared for games after a long rehab process. Because he's been sidelined for so long, Freeman's rehab assignment could last a while. When the Rangers decide the 25-year-old is ready to rejoin the active roster, he'll fill a utility role. |
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