Evan Carter Fantasy Stats

Texas Rangers left-handed-hitting outfielder Evan Carter will take a seat on the bench on Thursday for the team's Opening Day contest against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez at Citizens Bank Park, according to MLB.com. Wyatt Langford is moving to center, while Sam Haggerty will make the start in left field and bat ninth for Texas. Haggerty is hitless in three career at-bats against Sanchez and will be a poor low-upside DFS option on Thursday against Sanchez. Injuries have held the 23-year-old Carter back from reaching his potential early in his MLB career, but he's expected to play more against southpaws in 2026 if he can stay healthy. The former second-round pick in 2020 played in a career-high 63 games in 2025 and hit .247/.336/.392 with five home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs, and 14 steals in 220 plate appearances. Carter has hit just .083 (5-for-60) with 21 K's against lefties in his three big-league seasons.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is looking competent enough against left-handed pitching so far in spring training that he could earn at-bats against southpaws early in the season, according to manager Skip Schumaker. The left-handed hitter is 5-for-60 (.083) against LHP so far in the big leagues, so we'll see if Schumaker stays true to his word. The former second-round draft pick is looking to log a full season after tallying just 63 games last year and 45 games in 2024 due to various injuries. The 23-year-old has a ton of speed that should give him some fantasy intrigue even in a platoon situation, as he stole 14 bags in his limited action last year and has already proclaimed a personal goal of 30 steals in 2026. The 6-foot-2 slugger has a pair of home runs and one steal so far in eight Cactus League games. If he can stay healthy while gaining some additional at-bats versus LHP, Carter could be a value pick at the end of drafts, currently with an ADP of 318, while RotoBaller ranks him at 303 overall.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter said that he wants to steal 30 bases during the 2026 MLB season. Carter told Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News that he has something to prove this year, and reaching the 30-steal mark is one of his goals. Back spasms and a right wrist fracture limited the former second-round pick to just eight games after August 1st last season, so contributing consistently and staying healthy will be key for his fantasy value in 2026. He finished his third MLB campaign with a .247/.336/.392 slash line, five home runs, 14 stolen bases, an 8.6% walk rate, an 18.6% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+ across 63 games. Carter hasn't stolen 30 bases in a single campaign since being drafted, but he did tally at least 26 in each of his first three minor league seasons, so that's a reasonable goal. As it stands, he ranks as the #84 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

The Texas Rangers will transfer outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which will end his season. Carter won't have enough time to make it back in September after he fractured his right wrist on a hit by pitch on Aug. 21. The oft-injured Carter played in just 45 games last year and was only able to suit up for 63 this season. He hit .247/.336/.392 with five homers, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases in 220 plate appearances in 2025. Set to turn 23 years old on Friday, Carter will come back next season looking to put together his first healthy campaign. With Carter unavailable, the Rangers have been using Wyatt Langford and Michael Helman in center field.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Ouch, Carter is likely going to miss the rest of the regular season due to a fractured wrist. He was hit by a pitch on the wrist during Thursday's game which is going to sideline him for weeks. This is a shame considering Carter was beginning to come around at the plate. The potential is there, but the injuries continue to pile up for Carter. In a corresponding move, infielder/outfielder Michael Helman has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. The absence of Carter means Wyatt Langford will likely see a majority of his time in center field while Alejandro Osuna probably goes to left field.

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on 105.3 The Fan that outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) could be out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a fractured wrist. "They did find a fracture there, that's a pretty big hit," Bochy said. "We'll get him back, we'll just stay positive on this end as far as his health, because it's been a tough road for him. I feel for the kid. This is a freak injury." The 22-year-old was hit in his right wrist by a pitch in Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals, and X-rays revealed what will likely be a season-ending fracture. It's an unfortunate and unlucky injury, but Carter has proven very injury-prone early in his MLB career. Now that he's likely out the rest of the way, look for the Rangers to split center-field duties among Alejandro Osuna and Cody Freeman. Carter has exactly five home runs in each of the last three seasons and also stole a career-high 14 bases in 2025.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carter suffered a hand injury when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning on Thursday. He remained in the game, but was eventually lifted for a defensive replacement. He finished this game 1-for-2 with a single, stolen base, and was hit by a pitch twice. The expectation is that Carter will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Carter as day-to-day. There should be more information on his status ahead of Friday's contest.

The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Evan Carter (back) from the 10-day injured list and placed outfielder Adolis Garcia (ankle) on the 10-day IL with a sprained ankle, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. Carter is returning after missing a minimal amount of time with back spasms. He went on the IL on Aug. 2 after posting an abysmal .572 OPS in 21 games in July. Multiple injuries have limited Carter to just 55 games, and he has hit a mediocre .238/.323/.381 with four homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 189 plate appearances.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) took live batting practice on Monday and could start a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Barring a setback with his back, it's possible that Carter could rejoin the big-league team this weekend or early next week. When he returns, the 22-year-old left-handed hitter should at least be on the strong side of a platoon in center field against right-handed pitchers, moving Wyatt Langford back to left field on a daily basis. Carter is a former second-round pick and has the ability to make noise in all fantasy categories, but he's had a tough time staying on the field for long periods of time due to injuries. He has played in a career-high 55 games in 2025 and is hitting .238 (40-for-168) with four home runs, 21 RBI, 12 steals and 27 runs scored in 189 trips to the plate.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) is expected to take batting practice against pitchers on Monday, according to the team. After one or two more batting practices in the ensuing days, he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment. Carter has been out for just over a week after going on the 10-day injured list with back spasms on Aug. 2. He was on the IL earlier in the season with a quad strain and has only appeared in 55 games as a result of his injuries. Across 189 plate appearances, Carter has hit an unspectacular .238/.323/.381 with four homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs, and 12 stolen bases.