Latest Rangers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.
Carter (quad strain) returns to lineup, looking to regain rookie form
TAMPA – Evan Carter said he can’t wait to recapture the promise of his debut season two years ago. He returned to the Rangers’ lineup after being activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, starting in center field against the Rays in their series opener at Steinbrenner Field. Now that
Rangers expect minimum IL stay for Eovaldi (right triceps tightness)
ARLINGTON -- Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi is going on the injured list, president of baseball operations Chris Young announced on Sunday morning.
Carter begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers are one step closer to getting their lineup back to full strength. Center fielder Evan Carter, who is on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 right quad strain, is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Round Rock against the Reno
Rangers shut out Jays after precautionary exit for Eovaldi (triceps fatigue)
ARLINGTON -- With the Rangers’ offense continuing its season-long struggles, a starting pitching injury is the last thing they need. So there was understandable panic when Nathan Eovaldi reported right triceps fatigue on Tuesday night in the middle of his start against the Blue Jays. Eovaldi was worked hard for
Pederson out with hand fracture just as he was putting season together
CHICAGO -- Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson has a right hand fracture, manager Bruce Bochy announced postgame on Saturday. Pederson departed the Rangers’ 10-5 loss against the White Sox one inning after he was hit by an 87.5 mph cutter out of the hand of Bryse Wilson in the third
Rocker sharp in first Minors rehab outing
CHICAGO -- The Rangers’ rotation has been one of the best in baseball, posting a 2.84 ERA entering Friday night’s matchup with the White Sox. Only the Mets had a better rotation ERA, 2.83. Texas also has another flamethrower on the back burner. Rookie Kumar Rocker, who landed on the
Heim can't shake out hand, exits with compressed nerve
NEW YORK – Rangers catcher Jonah Heim left Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Yankees in the bottom of the second inning because of a compressed nerve injury in his right hand. As teammate Jacob deGrom was warming up on the mound, Heim had problems throwing the ball back to his
Carter sidelined with right quad strain, to miss weeks
ARLINGTON -- Just weeks after working his way back to the big leagues, Rangers center fielder Evan Carter has landed on the injured list. Carter was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup with quad tightness before being placed on the injured list on Sunday with a Grade 2 right quad strain.
Rangers place Seager (hamstring strain) on IL, activate Higashioka
ARLINGTON -- On Sunday, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy hinted at the possibility that the club would have to send Corey Seager back to the 10-day injured list for the second time in less than two weeks. By Tuesday, that became a reality when Seager was placed on the IL (retroactive
Seager receiving treatment for sore hamstring
DETROIT – Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager sat out two games prior to Saturday night with right hamstring soreness. The rest seemed to work as he hit two homers and one double with three RBIs in his return game against the Tigers, a 10-3 Texas win. However, he was out
Jung day to day with right index finger laceration
SAN FRANCISCO -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Giants midway through the fifth inning with a laceration on his right index finger, but he told manager Bruce Bochy he expects to play in Monday night’s series opener against the Athletics at Globe Life Field.
Seager placed on injured list with right hamstring strain
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Bruce Bochy did the unthinkable on Tuesday night, majorly changing the lineup for the first time during his Rangers tenure. It paid off too, as Texas collected season highs in extra-base hits (5), home runs (4), total bases (23) and runs scored (8). Unfortunately, that exact lineup
Pair of Rangers' top prospects land on injured list
WEST SACRAMENTO -- A pair of highly touted Rangers pitching prospects will be down for the foreseeable future, the club announced on Wednesday. Right-hander Emiliano Teodo -- Texas’ No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- was placed on the Minor League injured list with right shoulder fatigue, and right-hander Winston
Seager leaves opener vs. A's with right hamstring tightness
WEST SACRAMENTO -- In the midst of the Rangers’ best offensive explosion of the season, the club also lost its best weapon. Shortstop Corey Seager exited Tuesday night’s 8-5 win over the A’s in the sixth inning due to tightness in his right hamstring that occurred when Seager was running
Leiter deals in rehab start, Rangers' return in view
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Rangers' starting rotation has been one of the best in baseball, with a 3.23 ERA entering Tuesday night’s matchup with the A’s. That number could only get better soon. Rookie Jack Leiter made a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, allowing a hit and
Langford, Leiter nearing returns for Rangers
ARLINGTON -- A pair of important Rangers players are on their way back from the injured list this week.
Langford (oblique strain) placed on injured list
CHICAGO -- The baseball gods giveth and the baseball gods taketh away. A day after Rangers third baseman Josh Jung returned from an IL stint due to neck spasms, outfielder Wyatt Langford was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the
Rangers get needed boost with Jung activated off IL
CHICAGO -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung began a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, when he slotted in at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with two RBIs in the Roughriders’ win. He followed it up with three scheduled plate appearances on Sunday, going 1-for-2 in another win. In
Leiter placed on 15-day IL to allow blister to heal
ARLINGTON -- Rangers rookie Jack Leiter just dealt the two best starts of his big league career with wins over the Reds Sox at Globe Life Field and against the Reds in Cincinnati. He’ll have a bit to build off that after landing on the 15-day injured list on Friday
Rangers' Jung (neck spasms) going on 10-day injured list
ARLINGTON -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is going on the 10-day injured list with neck spasms, Bruce Bochy announced on Sunday morning. Jung was originally expected to avoid the injured list and only miss a few starts, with utility players Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran playing third base in
Gray (right wrist fracture) the latest injury in Rangers' rotation
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- For most of Spring Training, the Rangers pitching staff had avoided any significant injuries. The last week has more than made up for it.
Bradford (sore left elbow) won't be ready for Opening Day
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford was scratched from his Cactus League start against the Reds on Wednesday due to left elbow soreness, president of baseball operations Chris Young announced pregame. Manager Bruce Bochy said on Thursday that Bradford will not be ready for Opening Day. Bradford got an
Mahle expected to return soon after being scratched Tuesday
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Tyler Mahle was scratched from his start against the Angels at Surprise Stadium on Tuesday due to “a bit of forearm soreness,” general manager Ross Fenstermaker said just an hour before first pitch. Rookie Jack Leiter replaced Mahle for the Cactus League matchup against the Angels.
Adolis likely to return from 'pretty mild' oblique strain before Opening Day
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers got good news on Adolis García on Wednesday. García’s oblique strain is “pretty mild” and “not quite a Grade 1,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced. The club expects the All-Star outfielder to return to the field quicker than Wyatt Langford, who has also been delayed