Evan Carter Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 190 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/29/2002 (21)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- None
Evan Carter Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Evan Carter News
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that outfielder Evan Carter (back) will be available off the bench on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Carter is dealing with lower-back inflammation and has not played since May 10, but it's a good sign that he's at least available to play later in the series opener against the Angels. The 21-year-old lefty swinger received a cortisone injection in his back on Monday and could be ready to rejoin the starting lineup this weekend on either Saturday or Sunday. After an impressive showing in his rookie season in 2023 while helping the Rangers win their first championship, Carter is struggling in his first full campaign, batting .216/.303/.416 with five homers and 15 RBI in 142 plate appearances. Carter's upside makes him stash-worthy in all leagues, though. Ezequiel Duran is starting in left field again and will bat seventh against Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson.
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) received a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday and remains out of the starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. According to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant, it seems as though Friday is a realistic date for Carter to return to the lineup. The 21-year-old has not played since last Saturday and was diagnosed with lower-back inflammation after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. While Carter could miss a few more days, it seems like he has a chance to avoid going on the injured list. Ezequiel Duran is starting in left field again on Tuesday and is batting eighth against Guardians right-hander Ben Lively. Despite hitting just .216 (27-for-125) to begin his first full year in the big leagues, Carter should be held onto in the majority of fantasy leagues as an everyday player when he's healthy.
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) said his MRI exam showed only inflammation in his lower back. He will get a cortisone injection on Tuesday and hopes to return to the lineup in a few days. Ultimately, it's good news for Carter, who hasn't played since last Friday, but fantasy managers may still be without him for a few more days. And if Carter still doesn't feel good by then, the Rangers will surely consider placing him on the injured list. With Carter out on Monday, Ezequiel Duran drew the start in left field and hit eighth in the order, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout to drop his season average to .297 in the 7-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The 21-year-old Carter is an everyday player when healthy despite hitting just .216 (27-for-125) to begin his first full season in the big leagues. Carter has added five homers, 15 RBI, two steals and 23 runs scored in his first 37 games in 2024.
Batting Order
1 | Marcus Semien |
2 | Corey Seager |
3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
4 | Adolis García |
5 | Jonah Heim |
6 | Robbie Grossman |
7 | Ezequiel Duran |
8 | Josh Smith |
9 | Leody Taveras |
Evan Carter Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Marcus Semien |
2 | Corey Seager |
3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
4 | Adolis García |
5 | Jonah Heim |
6 | Robbie Grossman |
7 | Ezequiel Duran |
8 | Josh Smith |
9 | Leody Taveras |
Texas Rangers top outfield prospect Evan Carter had a strong Minor League in 2023, slashing .288/.413/.450, which led him to be called up to the Majors in September, where he mashed through the playoffs. With the Rangers, Carter hit over .300 and five home runs in 23 games, which was impressive considering he hit just 13 in 108 in the minors. The Rangers' top prospect has a well-rounded skill set, but contact skills and plate discipline are his best skills. He posted a contact rate of 75 percent with an in-zone rate of 83 percent in the minors. The chase rate of 19 percent this season was also a very impressive number, which helped lead to a high OBP, which translated well to the majors. The power is the biggest question mark in his game, with average exit velocities of 85 mph and 85.5 mph over the last two seasons. In the majors, that jumped to 89, which was encouraging, though it was a small sample. Carter has a projectable body and is still 21 years old, leaving plenty of time for him to fill out and add power. He gets to more in-game power than the exit velocities suggest due to hitting the ball at ideal launch angles. Carter will spend most of the 2024 season as a 21-year-old with a well-rounded skillset. The ADP soared to 127 this offseason after his strong MLB sample, which feels like a good spot considering the other outfielders in that range. Carter is a safer profile with a high floor who can provide a solid batting average, high stolen base totals, and sneaky power as well. FGDC projects Carter to slash .250/.348/.409 with 17 home runs and a .331 wOBA across 609 plate appearances in 2024.