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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Preparing to play in wild-card round
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 5:02 PM
Pederson (hand) took some swings in the batting cage Friday and is scheduled to face teammate Jack Leiter (ankle/biceps) in live batting practice this weekend, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: A small fracture in Pederson's left hand ended the 34-year-old's regular season, but it sounds like he's expecting to play Tuesday -- that is, if the Rangers are able to punch their ticket to the playoffs. Pederson put together a resurgent campaign with an .816 OPS and 26 homers after posting a .613 OPS with nine homers in 2025. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Returning to leadoff spot
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:39 PM
Nimmo will start in right field and bat leadoff Friday against the Twins.
Analysis: Nimmo will be making his first start atop the order since May 11 after primarily batting fourth or fifth in recent months, as manager Skip Schumaker tries to jumpstart the offense and beat out the Astros for the AL West crown. The 33-year-old Nimmo hit .276/.358/.414 out of the leadoff spot earlier this season before shifting down the lineup. |
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Jordan Montgomery Jordan Montgomery Picks up save Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:27 PM
Montgomery earned the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Mets, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: With Jacob Latz unavailable after throwing 1.2 innings Wednesday, it was Montgomery who was called upon to close out the game Thursday. The southpaw was sharp, retiring the side on just eight pitches, as he logged his first save of the season and just the second in his major-league career. Since returning from the IL in August, Montgomery's posted a 4.63 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB over 23.1 innings. |
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Kumar Rocker Kumar Rocker Picks up sixth win
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:17 PM
Rocker (6-11) earned the win Thursday over the Mets, allowing a run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Rocker's pitch count was limited again, though he managed to qualify for the win Thursday, as he efficiently made it through five innings with just 74 pitches. Despite the reduced workload, Rocker finished the regular season on a high note, holding opponents to just three runs on eight hits across 13.1 innings in his final three outings. Overall, the 26-year-old Rocker posted a 4.38 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and 138:61 K:BB in 148 innings this season. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Takes loss in relief Wednesday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 8:53 AM
Latz (3-4) took the loss after allowing one run on a hit and a walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Latz entered the game in the seventh inning, his earliest appearance since April 12, with two aboard and one out, and he escaped without allowing either runner to score. He returned for the eighth with the game tied 2-2, but Marcus Semien launched a two-out solo homer to left-center to put New York ahead for good. Latz now has 2.15 ERA on the season, but he's given up homers in two of his last three outings. |
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Cody Bradford Cody Bradford Allows two runs in no-decision
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 8:47 AM
Bradford didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mets after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Bradford kept New York scoreless through two innings before Francisco Lindor singled with two outs in the third and Juan Soto followed with a two-run homer to right-center. Those were the only runs charged to Bradford, who didn't issue a walk and departed with one out in the fifth. Texas erased the 2-0 deficit later that inning, taking Bradford off the hook for the loss. Bradford has made nine appearances (eight starts) this season and owns a 4.19 ERA with a 21:10 K:BB in 43 innings. |
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Winston Santos Winston Santos Dispatched to minors
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 5:04 PM
The Rangers optioned Santos to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Wednesday.
Analysis: Winston was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday but did not make an appearance during his latest stint in the majors. The 24-year-old righty made his big-league debut July 1, allowing two runs over two innings in Cleveland, but that will go down as his lone outing with Texas this season barring a return as an injury replacement in the final days of the campaign. |
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Gavin Collyer Gavin Collyer Recalled to majors
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4:57 PM
The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday,
Analysis: Collyer replaces Winston Santos in the Texas bullpen after spending the past two-plus months in the minor leagues. The right-handed Collyer made 23 relief appearances with the big club from mid-April to mid-July, posting a 5.09 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 22:19 K:BB in 23 innings. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Blows lead, takes loss Tuesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:50 AM
Eovaldi (11-10) took the loss and was charged with his first blown save after allowing three runs on three hits and a walk over one inning in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Mets. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Eovaldi entered to begin the sixth with Texas protecting a 3-2 lead but couldn't hold the advantage. Brett Baty doubled and Marcus Semien reached before Francisco Alvarez delivered a two-run double to put New York ahead 4-3. Luis Torrens followed with a sacrifice fly that brought Alvarez home and completed the three-run inning. Eovaldi needed 29 pitches to record three outs, and this rough appearance increased his ERA to 4.27. This was Eovaldi's first time allowing more than one earned run since the end of July, and he will continue to pitch in relief down the stretch. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Allows one earned run
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:47 AM
Gore didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets after giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings.
Analysis: Gore fell an inning shy of a quality start, but this abbreviated outing was still a step in the right direction since he had given up at least three runs while pitching four or fewer innings in each of his previous three starts. Even with this solid showing, Gore has an elevated 5.91 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through five outings since the beginning of September. |
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Michael Helman Michael Helman Back from 60-day IL
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:19 PM
Texas activated Helman (hand) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Helman has not seen game action since June 13, after suffering multiple fractures in his right hand. Before being sidelined, the 30-year-old recorded just 35 plate appearances, slashing .167/.235/.300 with one homer and two RBI. The Rangers transferred Cal Quantrill (lat) to the 60-day IL, clearing a spot for Helman on the active and 40-man rosters. |
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Cal Quantrill Cal Quantrill Transferred to 60-day IL
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:15 PM
The Rangers placed Quantrill (lat) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Quantrill will not pitch again this season after being transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. The right-hander posted a 2.86 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 81:25 K:BB across 110 innings this season. Texas activated Michael Helman (hand) from the 60-day IL, replacing Quantrill on both the active and 40-man rosters. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Heading to injured list
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:11 PM
Texas placed Pederson (hand) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 19.
Analysis: The veteran left-handed-hitting Pederson will head to the 10-day IL, effectively ending to his season. Pederson has not played since Sept. 12 because of soreness in his fractured left hand. The 34-year-old will end his 2026 campaign holding a slash line of .235/.329/.487 with 26 homers and 53 RBI over 431 plate appearances. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:26 PM
Pederson (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: According to Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com, the veteran slugger hit off a tee Tuesday afternoon and is scheduled to do so again pregame. Pederson continues to deal with soreness in his fractured left hand and has some more hurdles to clear before returning to game action. He likely would have been on the bench Tuesday regardless of the injury since lefty Sean Manaea is starting for New York. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Demoted to minors
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Rangers optioned Macko to the club's Arizona Complex League affiliate Tuesday.
Analysis: The left-hander was called up by Texas over the weekend and will return to the minors after firing 2.1 scoreless frames Sunday against the Blue Jays. Macko won't be eligible to be recalled by the Rangers before the end of the regular season unless the corresponding transaction is injury related. |
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Peyton Gray Peyton Gray Activated from injured list
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Rangers activated Gray (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Gray has been shelved for all of September with right elbow inflammation, but he'll go back directly onto the active roster without having made a rehab appearance. The rookie reliever has pitched well out of the Texas bullpen this season, logging a 3.93 ERA and 58:16 K:BB over 55 innings. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Good to go Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:31 PM
Nimmo (illness) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Mets.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder was scratched from the lineup Sunday due to a stomach bug but is ready for action after Monday's team off day. It's been a struggle for Nimmo through 17 games in September, as he has a .227/.292/.288 slash line and 30.6 percent strikeout rate. |
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Jack Leiter Jack Leiter Throws bullpen session
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:07 AM
Leiter (ankle/biceps) threw a bullpen session at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Leiter had been shut down for a couple of weeks after experiencing biceps soreness in his return from June ankle surgery. The right-hander felt good with the session and may throw another bullpen this week before the Rangers make a decision on his next step. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Cleared to start Tuesday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 12:58 PM
Gore (shoulder/back) will start Tuesday's game against the Mets in Arlington.
Analysis: Gore was limited to four innings and 69 pitches during his previous outing Wednesday against the Red Sox while he dealt with spasms in his shoulder and upper back area, but he apparently checked out fine during his between-starts bullpen session and will return to the bump on five days rest. The southpaw will tentatively line up for two starts during the final week of the season, though he could have his turn Sunday in Minnesota skipped if the Rangers' playoff positioning is secure. |
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Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Shaky in 10th loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:49 PM
DeGrom (11-10) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, striking out two while allowing three runs on five hits and four walks in 4.1 innings.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander didn't have his best stuff on the mound, matching a season low in punchouts and lending at least four free passes for the third time this year. It was deGrom's shortest outing since Aug. 25 against the White Sox, breaking up a four-start streak with at least five innings and two or fewer runs allowed. His final appearance of the regular season is set to come in Minnesota, with deGrom carrying a career-worst 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 196:43 K:BB over 158.2 innings as he searches for his fifth career 200-strikeout campaign. |
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