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Gore removed due to lat tightness in Rangers' loss but 'feeling OK'

@kennlandry
11:47 PM CDT

DENVER -- For the second time in the last week, the Rangers had to put together an impromptu bullpen game.

Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore was removed in the second inning of the Rangers’ series-opening 7-6 loss to the Rockies on Monday due to left lat tightness. It

Seager placed on injured list with lower back inflammation

@kennlandry
May 18, 2026

DENVER -- The Rangers will have to endure yet another blow to their lineup.

On Monday in Colorado, the Rangers announced that shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation. Utilityman Michael Helman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

“I just didn't

Smith diagnosed with viral meningitis; Rangers to reassess once he recovers

@kennlandry
May 15, 2026

HOUSTON -- Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis, the club announced on Friday.

Nimmo day to day with sprained ankle after awkward landing

@kennlandry
May 13, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Tuesday night’s 7-4 win against the Diamondbacks with a left ankle injury after an infield single in the sixth inning.

Manager Skip Schumaker said postgame that Nimmo sprained his ankle, but the X-rays were clear and he’s going to be day

Rangers bullpen steps up vs. D-backs after Eovaldi scratch

@kennlandry
May 11, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his series-opening start against the Diamondbacks with left side tightness on Monday.

Manager Skip Schumaker said Eovaldi woke up feeling discomfort in his side and went to get scans before coming to the ballpark. The Rangers are still awaiting the results of

Smith (glute strain) lands on injured list, Foscue to make '26 debut

@kennlandry
May 5, 2026

NEW YORK -- Just when things were looking up for Josh Smith, another roadblock got in the way.

Smith, who has manned second base this season, was slashing .181/.286/.208 across his first 24 games through April 23. Then, after a few “mental days,” he rediscovered his swing, hitting .350/.458/.350 over his

Nimmo exits second straight game with hamstring tightness

May 1, 2026

DETROIT -- Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo had a walk and two singles to score twice in the first four innings, but he left Friday night’s 5-4 win after his second hit with right hamstring tightness.

Nimmo exits with hamstring tightness, hopes to play Friday in Detroit

@kennlandry
April 29, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the Yankees with right hamstring tightness.

Nimmo initially felt it when he hit an infield single to load the bases in the fifth inning. He thought he would be OK to run the bases, but he was

Langford heads to IL with forearm strain, hopes for quick return

@kennlandry
April 22, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have their first major injured list stint of the season.

On Tuesday, the Rangers announced that left fielder Wyatt Langford was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain. Alejandro Osuna was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in his place.

Langford left Tuesday night’s

Langford leaves with right forearm tightness, set for MRI

April 22, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford was pulled from Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over the Pirates at Globe Life Field before the top of the fifth inning with right forearm tightness, and Langford said it’s likely he’ll undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the injury’s severity and

'Definitely good news': Langford day to day with right quad strain, will avoid IL

April 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Wyatt Langford and the Rangers breathed a sigh of relief Saturday, as the star left fielder appeared to have avoided a long-term injury after exiting Friday’s series opener against the Dodgers with right quad tightness.

Langford underwent an MRI Saturday morning that found only a “very

Sigh of relief: MRI of deGrom's knee comes back clean

@kennlandry
April 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Rangers ace Jacob deGrom underwent an MRI on his right knee on Tuesday morning after experiencing discomfort during his pregame warmup on Monday night ahead of a 2-1 win over the Mariners at Globe Life Field.

The results came back clean, with no structural issues -- a

Getting deGrom (7 K's) back just one positive for a Rangers team flashing its potential

@kennlandry
March 31, 2026

BALTIMORE -- It hasn’t been how Jacob deGrom wanted to start the season.

First deGrom was scratched from his season debut, which was originally scheduled for last Saturday in Philadelphia, due to neck stiffness.

deGrom to start tonight after debut delayed by stiff neck

@@maxralph_
March 31, 2026

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom is set for his 2026 debut after he had been scratched from his originally scheduled start on Saturday with neck stiffness.

deGrom will start Tuesday against the Orioles, the club announced. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET in Baltimore.

deGrom (neck stiffness) scratched from 2026 debut; next start TBD

@kennlandry
March 28, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Rangers ace Jacob deGrom has been scratched from his 2026 debut start on Saturday afternoon against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park due to neck stiffness.

deGrom said he woke up at 8:22 a.m. ET with a stiff neck and came to the ballpark early to try to get

'He's got fight': Santos impresses Skip without Cactus League appearance 

@kennlandry
March 2, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- How does a 23-year-old prospect make an impression on a new manager without even appearing in a Cactus League game before being optioned?

One Rangers prospect did just that.

Injured Freeman embraces role as cheerleader

@kennlandry
March 1, 2026

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Jung (adductor strain) to be sidelined for at least 10 days

Foscue's bid for Opening Day roster spot hindered by hamstring strain
@kennlandry
February 28, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The injury bug goes around every spring, and it hit the Rangers' clubhouse on Saturday morning.

Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has a Grade 1 adductor strain, and he will be held out from baseball activities for at least 10 days. The 28-year-old was scratched from the starting

Rangers prospect resumes regular build-up after melanoma scare

@kennlandry
February 26, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers pitching prospect Caden Scarborough was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma after going in for a routine scan this offseason. He had surgery on Feb. 2 to have it removed and has just arrived in Surprise.

“It's been … not easy, I'll be honest,” Scarborough said. “I’ve been

Top prospect Walcott receives good news after elbow surgery

@kennlandry
February 24, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott (No. 7 overall) had a successful internal brace surgery on his right elbow performed by the club’s team physician, Dr. Keith Meister, in Arlington last week, general manager Ross Fenstermaker announced on Tuesday.

It’s good news for the 19-year-old infielder that

Texas prospect Walcott -- No. 7 overall -- likely to miss season with UCL injury

@kennlandry
February 12, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott -- No. 7 overall, per MLB Pipeline -- has a UCL tear in his right elbow and will miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season, president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters on Thursday morning.

Walcott

Bradford intent to keep injuries from derailing promising career

@kennlandry
January 22, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Believe it or not, Cody Bradford still hasn’t pitched a full season in the big leagues.

Bradford made his MLB debut on May 15, 2023 and posted a 5.30 ERA as a swingman in the regular season before allowing one run in 7 2/3 innings across five postseason relief

Langford's third oblique strain of 2025 ends his season

@kennlandry
September 24, 2025

ARLINGTON -- Another star Rangers player has had his season come to a premature end.

The Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the injured list on Wednesday due to a left oblique strain sustained during the series opener on Tuesday against Minnesota, ending his season with just five games