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Shelved at High-A
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:02 AM
High-A Hub City placed Kling on its 7-day injured list June 16 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: The 23-year-old outfielder had produced a .261/.400/.399 slash line with five home runs and 16 stolen bases over 53 games with Hub City before hitting the shelf. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Moves to shortstop
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 7:04 AM
Lopez started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Lopez has been a regular at second base but moved to shortstop Monday with Corey Seager getting a planned maintenance day, while the recently called-up prospect Cameron Cauley started at the keystone. When Seager is back in the lineup, Lopez is expected to return to second base while Cauley moves around the diamond, including the outfield, per Henry Palatella of MLB.com. Two outfield regulars recently suffered injuries; Wyatt Langford (hamstring) is on the injured list and Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) could join him. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Benefits from teammates' injuries
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 6:54 AM
Carter started in center field and went 2-for-3 with two runs scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Carter was activated off the injured list Sunday when the Rangers placed Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the IL. That injury, along with the shoulder injury suffered by Brandon Nimmo on Sunday which could lead to an IL stint, should present outfield opportunities for Carter. He typically only starts against right-handers and is batting .182 (.100 against lefties) in 68 games this season. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo May require IL stint
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:35 PM
Nimmo has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Nimmo appeared to suffer the shoulder injury during Sunday's series finale against Toronto after colliding with the outfield wall on a catch to seal the victory, and he was held out of Monday's starting nine while undergoing further tests. Manager Skip Schumaker stated that a trip to the injured list is a possibility at this point, though the team won't make a final decision until sending Nimmo for more imaging Tuesday. |
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Back in action
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 8:20 PM
Tiger (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list June 21.
Analysis: Tiger worked his way to a 2.70 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with a 14:2 K:BB across 6.2 frames in the Arizona Complex League while working his way back from a setback that popped up after undergoing an internal brace procedure in September of 2024. He's made two appearances at High-A Hub City since being activated, surrendering four runs on six hits and striking out six over 3.2 innings. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Heading to bench Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:50 PM
Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while Texas goes up against a lefty starter (Parker Messick) in the series opener. Justin Foscue will replace Pederson at designated hitter and will occupy the leadoff spot. |
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Joe Ross Joe Ross Booted off 40-man roster
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Rangers designated Ross for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Ross made five appearances out of the Texas bullpen, allowing five runs (four earned) with a 5:2 K:BB. The 33-year-old righty is a good bet to clear waivers and could elect free agency at that point. |
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Jarred Kelenic Jarred Kelenic DFA'd by Rangers
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Rangers designated Kelenic for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Kelenic went 1-for-8 at the plate in his brief time with Texas and has produced a poor .599 OPS in 26 games between the White Sox and Rangers this season. The 26-year-old will likely clear waivers, and assuming that happens, he would have the opportunity to elect free agency. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Getting maintenance day Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Seager is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Seager is receiving a pre-planned maintenance day after the five-time All-Star returned from the 7-day injured list last Thursday following a two-week absence due to a concussion. Seager has started in three of the Rangers' five games since being activated and has gone 1-for-10 with a solo home run and a 5:5 BB:K, but his days off should be few and far between once he's further removed from the head injury. Nicky Lopez will spell him at shortstop in the series opener in Cleveland. |
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Added to big-league roster
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Rangers selected Cauley's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Analysis: Cauley receives his first big-league promotion after slashing .262/.363/.407 with eight home runs, 29 stolen bases and a 45:73 BB:K over 74 games with Round Rock. The 23-year-old will start at second base and batting seventh Monday in Cleveland in his major-league debut. Texas has struggled for production at the keystone this season, so Cauley could get a chance to settle in there if the club prefers to keep Ezequiel Duran in a super-utility role. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack Officially signs with Texas
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Rangers signed Paddack to a one-year contract Monday.
Analysis: Paddack is expected to make his Rangers debut Monday in Cleveland as the bulk reliever following opener Tyler Alexander, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The right-hander has gone 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over his 13 appearances (nine starts) between the Marlins and Reds this season. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Headed for MRI on shoulder
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:41 PM
Nimmo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians and underwent an MRI on his shoulder earlier in the day, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Nimmo played a full nine innings during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, but he appeared to be in pain after colliding with the right-field wall while he flagged down a flyball for the game's final out. Per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, Nimmo relayed after the game that he suffered a cut above his eye in addition to jamming his shoulder. Nimmo said that he felt "OK" upon reporting to the ballpark Monday, though he acknowledged that his shoulder is still sore. The Rangers aren't expected to make him available off the bench for the series opener in Cleveland while the results of his MRI are pending. |
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Poised for promotion
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 1:09 PM
The Rangers are expected to promote Cauley from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Cauley has put together a nice season with Round Rock, slashing .262/.363/.407 with eight home runs, 29 stolen bases and a 45:73 BB:K over 74 games. The 23-year-old has started games at shortstop, second base, third base and center field this season and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. It's unclear what corresponding 40-man roster move the Rangers will make in order to free up a spot for Cauley. |
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Leandro Lopez Leandro Lopez Shelved at Double-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:39 PM
Double-A Frisco placed Lopez on its 7-day injured list May 27 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Lopez submitted a 7.20 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB in 35 innings over eight starts before landing on the shelf. The Rangers added the 24-year-old righty to its 40-man roster over the winter, but he didn't appear especially close to earning his first big-league call-up prior to getting injured. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Another scoreless rehab start
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Montgomery (elbow) struck out three over two perfect innings in a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Frisco.
Analysis: Montgomery was making the second start of his rehab assignment and was supremely efficient, recording his six outs on 20 pitches (15 strikes). Before coming off the 60-day injured list, Montgomery will likely need at least three more starts in the minors to increase his workload and convince the Rangers that he's a viable option for the big-league rotation. The left-hander is working his way back from a hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery, which he underwent last March. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Set to operate as opener
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:01 PM
Alexander will operate as the Rangers' opening pitcher Monday in Cleveland, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Alexander is set to become the first pitcher since 1969 to record saves in back-to-back games and then start the following contest. He'll likely handle no more than an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen. The Rangers haven't indicated whether a pitcher will work in bulk relief behind Alexander, but Winston Santos is the freshest arm in the bullpen and had worked at least four innings in each of his last six outings at Double-A Frisco before being recalled Wednesday. |
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Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Grabs another save Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:44 PM
Alexander earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Alexander has now recorded saves in back-to-back games after going nearly three months without a save opportunity. The left-hander has allowed just one run in his last nine appearances (9.1 innings) to lower his ERA to 2.62 with a 1.31 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Six scoreless in no-decision
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing four hits and a walk across six scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Rocker was excellent against Toronto, recording his fourth quality start of the year and just his second in his last seven outings. Rocker, who pitched as a traditional starter Sunday after working behind an opener in his last appearances against the Twins, now sports a 3.83 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 70:31 K:BB across 80 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up for a home matchup with the Tigers his next time out. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Bound for bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:17 PM
Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base in the series finale in Toronto, ending Lopez's streak of nine consecutive starts at the keystone. The Rangers were without Corey Seager for all but two of those contests, but now that Seager has recovered from a concussion, Duran could be prioritized at second base ahead of Lopez. Since signing a one-year deal with Texas in late May, Lopez has earned himself more playing time than anticipated by producing a .325/.358/.377 slash line with one home run, three steals, seven runs and six RBI over 26 games. |
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Kyle Higashioka Kyle Higashioka Sitting in second straight game
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The Rangers will keep Higashioka on the bench for a second straight game while Elias Diaz is rewarded with another start behind the plate after driving in two runs during Saturday's 7-4 win. Higashioka should still be well positioned to see the larger share of the starts at catcher for Texas while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the shelf. |
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