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Latest Rangers injuries & transactions

June 7, 2026

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

June 6, 2026

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

June 6, 2026

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

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June 2, 2026

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

June 1, 2026

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

May 30, 2026

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

May 28, 2026

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

May 24, 2026

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

May 20, 2026

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'

May 19, 2026

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

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

Seager out of lineup for 2nd straight day after waking with minor back spasms

May 16, 2026

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

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

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 to

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

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

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

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

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

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 visited

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

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

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 next steps.

'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 mild

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

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 big

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

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

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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

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