This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
UTL Josh Smith
Injury: Left hamstring tightness
Expected return: This weekend
Status: Manager Bruce Bochy said he hopes Smith will be available to pinch-hit on June 19 against the Royals. Bochy expects Smith to be ready by June 20 in Pittsburgh. (Last updated: June 19)
RHP Josh Sborz
Injury: Shoulder debridement surgery
IL date: Feb. 17 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-July
Status: Sborz threw another live batting practice of about 25 pitches on June 18 at Globe Life Field. Manager Bruce Bochy said he will throw one or two more before going on a rehab assignment. (Last updated: June 18)
RHP Nathan Eovaldi
Injury: Right triceps fatigue
IL date: June 1 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 29)
Expected return: Late June
Status: Threw another bullpen session June 17 at Globe Life Field. The plan is for him to throw in live BP on June 21 at Pittsburgh, then return to the big league rotation if all goes well. (Last updated: June 17)
RHP Tyler Mahle
Injury: Right shoulder fatigue
IL date: June 15, retroactive to June 12
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt something in the shoulder during his start on June 10, when he allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings. Will continue to be evaluated. (Last updated: June 15) More >>
LHP Cody Bradford
Injury: Left elbow sprain
IL date: March 27 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on April 8)
Expected return: Early July
Status: Bradford threw two simulated innings of live batting practice on June 14 at Globe Life Field, collecting about 25 pitches in his first “inning” and between 12-15 in the second. The staff hopes he'll be stretched out to five innings by July 4. (Last updated: June 14)
DH Joc Pederson
Injury: Right hand fracture
IL date: May 25 (10-day injured list)
Expected return: July
Status: Pederson was hit on May 24 by an 87.5 mph cutter, which broke his fifth metacarpal knuckle. He'll likely miss a minimum of six weeks. (Last updated: May 25) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 15
• RHP Tyler Mahle: Placed on 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 12
• RHP Kumar Rocker: Recalled from Triple-A Round Rock
June 12
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Signed to Minor League contract
• LHP Brian Moran: Singed to Minor League contract
June 5
• RHP Chris Martin: Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP Kumar Rocker: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock