Latest Injuries

Rangers have been dealing with a number of injuries throughout the season. Here are some of the latest developments:

  • Jack Leiter has undergone right ankle arthroscopic surgery and is expected to return possibly late 2026 after throwing a live batting practice session on August 3.
  • Jakob Junis suffered a left adductor strain, which kept him out until August 13. He pitched one inning in the July 28 game at the Rays but reported some soreness afterward.
  • Kyle Higashioka landed on the injured list with a right flexor strain on July 21 and his return is still uncertain.
  • Jose Corniell also had a right flexor strain, throwing 35 pitches in one inning on July 20 before being placed on the injured list. Further evaluation will be conducted after scans.
  • Jalen Beeks suffered lower back spasms and elected to have surgery, missing the remainder of the 2026 season after his elbow flared up during rehab.
  • Michael Helman broke multiple bones in his right hand on June 13 and will receive additional X-rays/scans upon returning home.
  • Danny Jansen experienced a right forearm strain, showing signs of elbow inflammation after a start in St. Louis on June 1.
  • Robert Garcia was placed on the injured list with left rotator cuff inflammation, examined for shoulder soreness on April 20.
  • Carter Baumler had a setback in his right intercostal strain recovery and has been shut down after reaching 97 mph during a rehab appearance.

Latest Transactions

Recent transactions have seen several players move in and out of the Rangers' roster:

  • On August 7, LHP Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 60-day injured list, while RHP Nolan Kingham was designated for assignment.
  • On August 5, LHP Cody Bradford returned from the 60-day IL. Meanwhile, LHP MacKenzie Gore was placed on paternity leave.
  • On August 4, 3B Cody Freeman was activated from the 10-day IL and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
  • On August 3, the Rangers acquired LHP Adam Macko in a trade with the Blue Jays for 2B Josh Smith and RHP Josh Stephan. Macko was then optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
  • On August 1, RHP Nolan Kingham's contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock, while RHP Luis Curvelo was optioned back down.