Texas Rangers News

Wyatt Langford  • LF  •  Rangers

Wyatt Langford Expected To Return From Injured List This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Friday, and the Rangers think he'll be ready to come off the 10-day injured list this weekend, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. It appears that the 23-year-old is doing well since straining his right oblique in early April, and he may need just a few rehab at-bats before potentially rejoining the starting lineup this weekend in Texas against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former first-rounder (fourth overall) out of the University of Florida should not be floating around on any waiver wires at this time. He missed a 20-20 season in 134 games in his rookie season by only four home runs and one stolen base, giving him plenty of fantasy upside for his power/speed combination for the first-place Rangers.
1 hour ago   
Josh Smith  • 3B  •  Rangers

Josh Smith Remains Out On Thursday

Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith (thumb) will sit out his third straight game in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field. Dustin Harris will get the nod in left field and will hit sixth versus Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Smith is dealing with a bruised thumb but will be hoping to return to action this weekend at home against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. If the 27-year-old can move past his thumb injury, he'll return to starting duties in left field in Texas with Wyatt Langford (oblique) on the injured list. Smith has been solid for those in AL-only leagues this year with his .342/.432/.500 slash line with a .932 OPS and three steals, although he has only one homer. Dustin Harris has gone 2-for-8 with a solo homer this year, and he has a hit and two RBI in three career at-bats against Kochanowicz.
1 hour ago   
Corey Seager  • SS  •  Rangers

Corey Seager Has Another Multi-Hit Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had a solid day at the dish on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. While all three of Seager's hits were singles, it is still nice to see him getting on base. The veteran lefty now has five multi-hit performances in his last seven games, raising his AVG to .288 after a slow start to the season. He's still looking for consistent counting stat production, with only five runs scored, three homers, and five RBI to his name so far. That said, he's appearing to turn it around and has a long track record of being one of the best four-category contributors in fantasy. His managers should stay patient and hold on, as better days should come.
16 hours ago   
Josh Smith  • 3B  •  Rangers

Josh Smith Missing Second Straight Game

Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday as the team continues their series against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Dustin Harris will make the start in left field and will hit sixth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. It doesn't sound like Smith's injury is very serious, so there's a chance he could be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Angels. With Wyatt Langford (oblique) on the injured list, the 27-year-old utility man had been seeing action in left field for the Rangers. Smith has been excellent at the plate, going 13-for-38 (.342) with a homer, three RBI, three steals and eight runs scored. He lacks power but makes plenty of contact and is useful in deeper fantasy leagues for his positional versatility. Harris will be playing in just his sixth big-league game on Wednesday.
23 hours ago   
Jake Burger  • 3B  •  Rangers

Jake Burger Returns From Illness

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (illness) is back at first base and is hitting seventh for the Rangers on Wednesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano at Globe Life Park. Burger missed the series-opening win over the Halos on Tuesday with a mild illness but will return for the second game of the series. The 29-year-old right-handed power hitter has gotten off to a slow start in his first year in Texas, going 8-for-53 (.151) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, only one walk and 15 strikeouts in 15 games played. Although he resides in a strong Rangers lineup, the fact that he's hitting near the bottom of the order gives him a low fantasy ceiling for DFS gamers. Burger has never faced Soriano in his career.
23 hours ago   
Tyler Mahle  • SP  •  Rangers

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Nine Over Six Shutout Innings

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle was dominant in a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Mahle threw six shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking three, and striking out nine to improve his record to 3-0 on the season. The veteran hurler was on top of his game in the start, picking up 18 swinging strikes against the Angels. Mahle has been excellent to start the year for the Rangers, posting a 0.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts over 19 2/3 innings of work. He will be put to the test in his next start, however, as he is slated to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Yesterday   
Josh Smith  • 3B  •  Rangers

Josh Smith Out Again Versus Angels

Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith (thumb) is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field due to a thumb bruise, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. The Rangers moved Smith to left field after Wyatt Langford (oblique) landed on the injured list over the weekend, but he'll now miss his second straight game with a minor thumb injury. Veteran Kevin Pillar is starting in left field on Tuesday and will hit fifth against Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. While Smith doesn't stand out in any one category, he's useful in deep-mixed leagues for his multi-position eligibility, and he's also hitting .342 (13-for-38) early on with a homer, eight runs, three RBI and three steals. Pillar lacks daily upside but is hitting .313 (5-for-16) in a small sample size and has hit a solo home run in his two career at-bats against Kikuchi.
Yesterday   
Jake Burger  • 3B  •  Rangers

Jake Burger Under The Weather On Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field, but he might be available to come off the bench if needed, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Ezequiel Duran is starting at the cold corner and is hitting eighth against Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The fact that Burger could be available off the bench means that his illness isn't all that serious, and fantasy managers should expect him to return for Game 2 of the series on Wednesday. Burger is off to a slow start in 2025 in his first year in Texas, batting .151 (8-for-53) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI and 15 punchouts in his first 15 games played. Duran has gone hitless in his first 11 at-bats this year and will be a low-upside DFS option at the bottom of the batting order. He's gone hitless in two career at-bats versus Kikuchi.
Yesterday   
Wyatt Langford  • LF  •  Rangers

Wyatt Langford Swinging A Bat On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) was swinging a bat on Tuesday. According to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas News, Langford feels "pretty much fine." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but it appears Langford will not have a lengthy stint on the 10-day injured list. The Rangers placed the former fourth overall pick on the IL with an oblique strain last Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he increases his workload. Before the injury, the Florida product was flashing elite power upside, holding a .244/.333/.561 line with four home runs across 12 games. While Langford remains sidelined, Kevin Pillar should continue to see opportunities in left field.
2 days ago   
Jack Leiter  • SP  •  Rangers

Jack Leiter Could Make Rehab Start This Week

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter (finger) could make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Round Rock on either Wednesday or Thursday. Leiter threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and appears to be nearing his return to game action. The former second overall pick was placed on the 15-day injured list following his start on April 2 due to a blister. Leiter was able to win a spot in the starting rotation out of spring training and performed quite well during his first two starts, posting a stellar 0.90 ERA with a 0.70 WHIP across 10 innings of work. He struck out 10 batters and served up just one free pass with six hits. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during his rehab outing, as he could be cleared to return to the big leagues next week. He should be started in all formats when he returns, given his strong start to the season.
3 days ago   
Jake Burger  • 3B  •  Rangers

Jake Burger Doubles In Loss To Mariners

Texas Rangers third baseman Jake Burger went 1-for-3 with a double and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. It's the 29-year-old's second double of the season and fourth extra-base-hit in total (two home runs). Burger is off to a sluggish start at the dish in 2025, carrying a .151/.182/.302 slash line with a 1/15 K:BB ratio over his first 15 games. Unfortunately, even the under-the-hood numbers are poor, as the former first-round pick's average exit velocity (89.1) and hard-hit rate (42.1%) are sitting at career-low figures. Furthermore, he's still striking out 27.3% of the time, and his barrel rate has dipped for the second straight season. However, Burger has a hit in four consecutive outings, so maybe his bat is finally waking up.
3 days ago   
Josh Jung  • 3B  •  Rangers

Josh Jung Launches First Home Run Of The Season

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Jung blasted a two-run shot off Trent Thornton in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game 3-3. It was his first home run of the season. He also added an RBI single to rack up three RBI in Friday's loss. The 27-year-old was recently activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing some time with neck spasms. Jung has been blistering hot, collecting a hit in all five games he's played this season. Overall, Jung is slashing .474/.474/.842 with a home run, six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Jung while he's swinging a hot bat, and he looks to continue his torrid stretch against the Mariners on Saturday.
5 days ago   
Jonah Heim  • C  •  Rangers

Jonah Heim Hits Third Home Run Of The Season

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim crushed his third home run of the season in the fifth inning of the Rangers' 6-2 win at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. To keep his bat in the lineup, Heim got the start at designated hitter while Kyle Higashioka handled the catching duties. Heim went 2-for-4 with the two-run blase off Shota Imanaga. On the season, the 29-year-old switch-hitter now sports a .310 batting average, a .310 ISO, a .402 wOBA, and a 45.8% hard-hit rate. He also has tacked on a pair of stolen bases. He has been one of the best hitting catchers so far this season, and getting at-bats at DH will further boost his fantasy value going forward.
7 days ago   
Tyler Mahle  • SP  •  Rangers

Tyler Mahle Delivers Quality Start, Second Win

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle had another strong start for the Rangers in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field to win his second game of the season. Mahle delivered a quality start for his fantasy managers by allowing only one earned run on two hits while walking one and fanning four in seven innings pitched. Although the strikeout numbers don't really jump off the page, it was an impressive outing on a chilly day in Chicago. The 30-year-old veteran, who made only eight starts combined with the Twins and Rangers the last two years due to injuries, has now pieced together three straight strong starts to begin the year after he gave up only an earned run while walking six and striking out eight in 6 2/3 innings in his first two starts against the Red Sox and Rays. Mahle's next start will come against the Angels, who have gotten off to a surprising 7-3 start.
Apr 9   
Corey Seager  • SS  •  Rangers

Corey Seager Goes Deep Twice In Win Over Cubs

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was seeing the ball well on Wednesday at Wrigley Field in the 6-2 win over the hosting Chicago Cubs, going 2-for-5 with two solo home runs, two runs scored and two strikeouts. Seager homered off starter Shota Imanaga and reliever Nate Pearson for his second and third home runs of the season. It's a good sign for the 30-year-old two-time World Series MVP, as he entered the day hitting just .194 (7-for-36) with three walks and 11 strikeouts in the first 10 games of 2025. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Seager will keep things going at the plate as the Rangers head into a weekend road series in Seattle against the division-rival Mariners, which starts on Friday. As long as Seager stays healthy, he should be a productive fantasy option at shortstop in all leagues after hitting 30-plus homers in each of the last three seasons.
Apr 9   
Wyatt Langford  • LF  •  Rangers

Wyatt Langford Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. The 23-year-old was removed from Tuesday's contest. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and due to the results, he will now be on the injured list. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as Langford dealt with an oblique injury earlier in spring training. On Wednesday, veteran Kevin Pillar will get the nod in left field and should see most of the opportunities while Langford sits out. After a modest rookie campaign, the Florida product was enjoying an impressive start to the 2025 season, hitting four home runs and holding a .244/.333/.561 slash line across 12 contests. In addition to Pillar, Dustin Harris or Ezequiel Duran could also have an increased role in the starting lineup.
Apr 9   
Wyatt Langford  • LF  •  Rangers

Wyatt Langford Leaves Early Tuesday With Side Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (side) left Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field early due to right-side tightness. Langford did go 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in the game, but he injured his side late in the game on a swing and had to be replaced in left field by veteran Kevin Pillar. Not only are side injuries tricky for power hitters like Langford, but the 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida also missed time in spring training with a similar issue. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but Langford is likely to undergo testing and could end up missing time going forward. At the very least, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play on Wednesday in Chicago. If Langford ends up missing extended time, Pillar and Josh Smith could end up platooning in left field for the Rangers. UPDATE: Langford said the injury doesn't feel as serious as the one he suffered in spring training and is hopeful that he won't miss much time, if any.
Apr 9   
Jack Leiter  • SP  •  Rangers

Jack Leiter Throws Bullpen On Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter (finger) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday with no issues or adverse affects on his blister, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Leiter is on the 15-day injured list but might be ready to return to Texas' starting rotation when he's eligible to return on April 17. The 24-year-old former second overall pick in 2021 out of Vanderbilt was very inconsistent and was hit very hard in his MLB debut for the Rangers last year, but he looked like a different pitcher in spring training and carried it over into his first two starts of the 2025 season, allowing just one earned run while walking one and striking out 10 in 10 innings before dealing with a blister issue that was considered minor. Leiter could keep the good results rolling once he returns from the IL, making him stash-worthy in most fantasy leagues.
Apr 9   
Josh Jung  • 3B  •  Rangers

Josh Jung Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers have activated third baseman Josh Jung (neck) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Cubs. In a corresponding move, the Rangers optioned Ezequiel Duran to Triple-A Round Rock. Jung was able to start in the first two games of the campaign but then hit the injured list due to neck spasms. He was dealing with them during camp, but attempted to play through them. However, the 27-year-old will return to action very quickly after not missing much time. Through his first two games of the campaign, Jung tallied three hits. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their starting lineup, but given that Jung was activated, he will likely return to the hot corner this evening. If he gets the nod, he is worth starting in deeper formats, facing Jameson Taillon, who has posted a 6.97 ERA through his first two starts.
Apr 8   
Blaine Crim  • 1B  •  Rangers

Blaine Crim Starts Out Hot, Named PCL Player Of The Week

Texas Rangers first base prospect Blaine Crim is your Triple-A hits leader through the first two weeks of the season, collecting 17 of them thus far and batting .459 through nine games. The right-handed slugger isn't just slapping singles either, now with five doubles, a triple, and a home run to go along with nine RBI, seven runs scored, and a 5:7 BB:K. His performance over the last week even earned him PCL Player of the Week honors. A 2019 draft pick, Crim has spent the last two full seasons at Triple-A, where he's acquitted himself well, slashing .283/.378/.487 with 42 home runs, a 17.8 percent strikeout rate, and a 12.1 percent walk rate. With the numbers he's put up at Triple-A, it seems there's nothing left to prove, and hopefully 2025 is the year he finally gets the call. The 27-year-old is currently blocked at first by offseason acquisition Jake Burger, but perhaps he can work his way into some at-bats as designated hitter, especially given how poorly veteran Joc Pederson has begun the year.
Apr 8   
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