Latest Rangers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.
Rangers place Jansen (forearm) on IL, sign veteran Díaz to Major League deal
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ lack of depth at the catching position was bound to come up eventually. And on Saturday it did, when Texas announced that catcher Danny Jansen is going on the injured list with a right forearm strain. Jansen said he felt it after catching Jacob deGrom’s start
Welcome back! Seager hits go-ahead blast in first game off IL
ARLINGTON -- Corey is indeed back in the house. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager announced his return to the Rangers’ lineup Friday night, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, helping the club to a series-opening 3-2 win over the Guardians at Globe Life Field. Seager, who had been
Seager, Langford each knock hits in Double-A rehab game
Two key pieces took a big step toward their returns to the Rangers’ lineup on Tuesday. Shortstop Corey Seager (lower back inflammation) and outfielder Wyatt Langford (Grade 1 right flexor strain) both made rehab appearances in Double-A Frisco’s game against Springfield on Tuesday at Riders Field.
Freeman recalled, Ahlstrom's contract selected in flurry of moves
ST. LOUIS -- In a flurry of roster moves ahead of Monday’s series opener at Busch Stadium, the Rangers recalled infielder Cody Freeman and right-hander Luis Curvelo and selected the contract of left-hander Robby Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock. To make room for the trio on the active roster, outfielder
Langford plays first rehab game in Triple-A, on track to return soon
ARLINGTON -- Wyatt Langford is one step closer to returning to the Rangers' lineup. The outfielder began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, going 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored as the designated hitter while batting second in a 7-4 win over Salt Lake. He’s
Smith rejoins Rangers after bout with viral meningitis
ARLINGTON -- Hanging in Josh Smith's locker sat what looked to be a makeshift hospital gown with a “SMITH 8” on the back to appear like it was a jersey.
Rangers avoid worst-case scenario with Jung's shoulder
ANAHEIM -- The Rangers’ road trip woes continued Saturday night, but the team breathed a significant sigh of relief regarding third baseman Josh Jung.
Nimmo exits early with right hamstring tightness, expects quick return
DENVER -- Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday’s 5-4 win over the Rockies at Coors Field in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness. The move was precautionary. Nimmo singled with two outs in the inning before manager Skip Schumaker and a trainer went out to chat with him
Gore removed due to lat tightness in Rangers' loss but 'feeling OK'
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 is a precautionary
Seager placed on injured list with lower back inflammation
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
Seager out of lineup for 2nd straight day after waking with minor back spasms
HOUSTON -- Corey Seager is out of the Rangers’ lineup for the second day in a row on Saturday as the club continues its three-game series against the Astros this weekend. • Seager left out of lineup vs. Astros amid career-worst slump
Smith diagnosed with viral meningitis; Rangers to reassess once he recovers
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
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 to
Rangers bullpen steps up vs. D-backs after Eovaldi scratch
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
Smith (glute strain) lands on injured list, Foscue to make '26 debut
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
Nimmo exits second straight game with hamstring tightness
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
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 visited
Langford heads to IL with forearm strain, hopes for quick return
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
Langford leaves with right forearm tightness, set for MRI
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 next steps.
'Definitely good news': Langford day to day with right quad strain, will avoid IL
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 mild
Sigh of relief: MRI of deGrom's knee comes back clean
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 big
Getting deGrom (7 K's) back just one positive for a Rangers team flashing its potential
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
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
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