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Elias Diaz Elias Diaz Homers in second straight game
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 11:21 PM
Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored, a walk and a double against Detroit in a 10-4 win Thursday.
Analysis: Diaz kicked off the scoring in the victory with a 414-foot foot solo blast in the second inning. It was the second consecutive contest with a long ball for the veteran catcher, who had previously gone 18 games without a homer since joining Texas on June 5. Diaz worked as the Rangers' DH on Thursday, and he seems to be gaining traction as a regular in the lineup. He's started five of Texas' past six games, with four of those starts coming behind the plate. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Homers off bench Thursday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 11:10 PM
Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run and an additional RBI in a 10-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter for Justin Foscue in the sixth inning. The utility man made an immediate impact with a solo homer to right field, then drove in another run on an infield single in the seventh. Smith has struggled for most of the campaign and spent time in the minors late in June, but he was called back up Wednesday and has gone 3-for-4 in two contests since his return. |
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Nathan Eovaldi Nathan Eovaldi Strikes out nine in victory
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 10:40 PM
Eovaldi (9-7) earned the win over Detroit on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over five innings.
Analysis: Eovaldi began his outing with four scoreless frames and took a 5-0 lead into the fifth. A pair of Tigers homers in that inning trimmed Texas' advantage to 5-3 and resulted in that being Eovaldi's final frame, but the right-hander still emerged with his ninth win. Despite his rough final inning, Eovaldi was mostly dominant, racking up 18 whiffs and tying his season high with nine punchouts -- a mark he has reached in three consecutive contests. The veteran hurler has won four straight starts and will look to extend that streak the next time he takes the mound, which is tentatively slated to be at home against the Angels. |
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Austin Voth Austin Voth Signs MiLB deal with Rangers
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Rangers signed Voth to a minor-league contract Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Voth elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Twins on June 24. The right-hander has only appeared in three games total at the major-league level between the Twins and Blue Jays in 2026. He has made 11 starts in the minors this season. He has yet to go past five innings pitched in his minor-league starts and has only appeared as a reliever in the majors this year. |
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Santiago Espinal Santiago Espinal Inks MiLB deal with Rangers
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:23 PM
The Rangers signed Espinal to a minor-league contract Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment June 16 as Los Angeles got Tommy Edman back healthy from an ankle injury. Espinal, in his final month of play for the Dodgers from May 13 to June 13, slashed .375/.385/.542 with a home run and five RBI across 16 games. He may find more opportunities with the Rangers than he did with the Dodgers. |
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Winston Santos Winston Santos Relegated to Triple-A
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:20 PM
The Rangers optioned Santos to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: Santos will head down to Triple-A after making his MLB debut Wednesday, during which he gave up two earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter across two innings. His move to Triple-A will work as somewhat of a promotion, as he spent most of the first half at Double-A Frisco, posting a 7.44 ERA and 1.78 WHIP over 42.1 frames. Ben Peoples was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move. |
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Contract selected
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Rangers selected Peoples' contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Analysis: The Rangers acquired Peoples on Tuesday in a trade with the White Sox, and he'll now get an opportunity to make his MLB debut with Texas after posting a 2.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 37.2 innings at Triple-A. Winston Santos was optioned to Round Rock in a corresponding move. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Sitting fourth straight
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Nimmo (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Nimmo will move to the bench for a fourth consecutive game while he continues to recover from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. While he sits, Alejandro Osuna, Cameron Cauley and Ezequiel Duran will form the Rangers' outfield trio. |
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Justin Foscue Justin Foscue Draws start at second base
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:25 AM
Foscue started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Foscue stepped in at second base with Nicky Lopez moving to shortstop after Texas placed Corey Seager (back) on the injured list. Josh Smith was recalled from the minors and could see work at second base as well. Foscue is on a bit of run, having gone 5-for-13 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI over his last three starts. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Settling in at shortstop
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:21 AM
Lopez started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Lopez played shortstop for a third consecutive game and should see time there in the short term after the club placed Corey Seager (back) on the injured list Wednesday. Ezequiel Duran had been the fill-in for Seager during a previous IL stint, but he's neeed in the outfield, which is also dealing with missing bodies due to injury. With Lopez shifting from second base to short, the keystone opens up for Cameron Cauley, Justin Foscue or Josh Smith. Lopez has hit safely in eight consecutive games, going 10-for-24 with two RBI in that stretch. |
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MacKenzie Gore MacKenzie Gore Stuck with loss after one bad frame
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:15 PM
Gore (5-7) took the loss Wednesday, giving up five runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings as the Rangers fell 9-4 to the Guardians. He struck out seven.
Analysis: All five runs against the southpaw came in the second inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from David Fry, and Texas offense was never able to climb out of the hole. It's the first time since May 7 that Gore has been tagged for more than four runs, but since the beginning of June he's stumbled to a 4.92 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 34.2 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Angels. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Back with big club
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Smith has hit only .218/.316/.248 during his time with the Rangers this season and has also missed time with injuries. He slashed just .224/.309/.397 in 14 games with Round Rock, but the Rangers could use Smith's versatility as they navigate injuries. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Lands back on injured list
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:41 AM
The Rangers placed Seager on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to lower-back inflammation.
Analysis: Seager returned from the 7-day injured list last week after recovering from a concussion, but a back issue that will send him to the IL this time. The shortstop missed a month of action with a back injury earlier this season, but it's unclear at this point how long his upcoming stint on the shelf might last. Ezequiel Duran will likely serve as the Rangers' primary shortstop while Seager is sidelined. |
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Evan Carter Evan Carter Retreating to bench vs. lefty
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:58 AM
Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Though he was included in the Texas lineup when Cleveland sent lefty Parker Messick to the bump in the series opener, the left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench for the finale while southpaw Joey Cantillo takes the hill for the Guardians. Cameron Cauley will pick up a start in center field in place of Carter. |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo Missing another start
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:54 AM
Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Rangers are expecting Nimmo to avoid a stint on the injured list, but the veteran outfielder will be on the bench for a third consecutive game while he nurses an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Ezequiel Duran will cover Nimmo's usual spot in right field and will bat third in the series finale in Cleveland. |
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Corey Seager Corey Seager Missing out on start Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:52 AM
Seager (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Rangers will give Seager at least one maintenance day after he experienced back discomfort and was lifted from Tuesday's 4-2 win before his first turn in the batting order came up. Texas will go with Nicky Lopez at shortstop in place of Seager, who is being viewed as day-to-day heading into the team's three-game series with the Tigers, which begins Thursday. |
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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Covers shortstop again
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:32 AM
Lopez moved from second base to shortstop in the first inning of Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Analysis: Lopez opened the game at second base, but shortstop Corey Seager was pulled from the game in the first inning with back discomfort. Ezequiel Duran might normally take over at shortstop, but he's been needed in the outfield, where both Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) and Wyatt Langford are battling injuries. This was Lopez's second consecutive game playing shortstop. |
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Joc Pederson Joc Pederson Power surge continues Tuesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:26 AM
Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The veteran slugger got the Rangers on the board in the third inning when he launched a hanging curveball from Tanner Bibee the other way and over the fence in left-center field. Pederson has gone yard five times in his last six games, and after a rough start to the season he's produced a .250/.319/.611 slash line with 11 long balls and 20 RBI over his last 30 contests. |
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Jacob Latz Jacob Latz Nails down 18th save
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:24 AM
Latz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The southpaw continues to dominate as the Rangers' closer. Latz was scored upon in only one of 12 June appearances, posting a 1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 16 innings on the month while converting all 11 of his save chances. Despite not picking up his first save until late April, Latz sits third in the AL in the category, behind Cleveland's Cade Smith (26) and Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker (21). |
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Brandon Nimmo Brandon Nimmo May avoid IL stint
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:21 AM
Texas manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that Nimmo (shoulder) was doing much better and may not need to go on the injured list, Henry Palatella of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Apparently, Nimmo did a lot of healing in a 24-hour period. On Monday, Schumaker said the injury could "potentially" lead to Nimmo going on the injured list. The outfielder was held out for a second consecutive game Tuesday and was not available off the bench. |
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