Impact Holt has sat against all but three southpaws the Rangers have faced this year. Charlie Culberson will start at third base in his absence as usual.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
BROCK HOLT
On bench against lefty Holt will sit against lefty Tyler Anderson and the Mariners on Saturday.
On bench against lefty Holt isn't starting Wednesday against Arizona.
Impact Southpaw Madison Bumgarner is taking the mound for the Diamondbacks on Monday, so Holt will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last eight games. Charlie Culberson will start at third base and bat eighth.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers 105 complete innings without leading in 12-game skid
The Texas Rangers aren't leading during or at the end of gamesJULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Greinke leads Astros to 3-1 win; Rangers lose 12th straight
Zack Greinke threw six solid innings, Abraham Toro homered and the Houston Astros sent Texas to its 12th straight loss, beating the Rangers 3-1JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Astros lose combo no-hit try in 8th; Rangers' skid hits 11
Framber Valdez and the Houston bullpen took a no-hit try into the eighth inning and Astros beat Texas 4-1, sending the Rangers to their season-worst 11th straight lossJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Sits against southpaw Holt will sit against lefty Framber Valdez and the Astros on Saturday.
Impact Holt has made just two starts against southpaws this season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench here. As usual, Charlie Culberson starts at the hot corner in his absence.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros hand Rangers 10th straight loss with 7-3 victory
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer in Houston’s big third inning to help the Astros hand the Texas Rangers their 10th straight loss with a 7-3 victoryJULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting Thursday Holt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Impact The Rangers have faced five lefties in their last six games, including Thursday's starter Tyler Alexander. Holt has started against just one of them, with Charlie Culberson starting at the hot corner in each of his absences.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench against southpaw Holt is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Impact As has been the case most of this season, Holt will hand third-base duties over to Charlie Culberson against the left-handed starter. Holt has just one hit in his last 16 at-bats but still figures to be an option off the bench Tuesday.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against lefty Holt is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays.
Impact With southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu on the mound for Toronto in the first game of the twin bill, the lefty-hitting Holt will give way to platoon mate Charlie Culberson. Toronto is bringing another southpaw (Steven Matz) to the hill for the nightcap, so Holt could give way to Culberson again later in the day.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again versus lefty Holt is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Holt is hitting just .174 off left-handed pitching this season, so it's no wonder he takes a seat with Hyun Jin Ryu on the bump for Toronto. Consecutive hitless performances before the break lowered the 33-year-old's average to .158 in his last 10 games. Charlie Culberson will bat ninth and play third base Saturday.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup against southpaw Holt is not starting Friday against Toronto and lefty Robbie Ray.
Impact Holt will begin the second half on the bench after entering the break on a 0-for-10 skid. Charlie Culberson will man the hot corner and bat ninth Friday.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for July 16-22JULY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting Friday against southpaw Holt is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Athletics.
Impact Holt did not start Wednesday against the Tigers despite right-hander Casey Mize taking the ball for Detroit. He did log a hit and come around to score while getting two at-bats off the bench, but he'll retreat to the bench again Friday against southpaw Cole Irvin. Charlie Culberson will man the hot corner and bat ninth.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Rangers have unexpected trio going to All-Star Game
The Texas Rangers will be represented by an unexpected trio at the All-Star Game with right-hander Kyle Gibson and slugging outfielders Joey Gallo and Adolis Garcia going to DenverJULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Not starting against righty Holt is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
Impact Holt has been the club's primary third baseman against right-handers this season, with Charlie Culberson getting the bulk of his time against southpaws. That won't be the case Wednesday, as Culberson gets a rare start against right-hander Casey Mize.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks second homer Holt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Holt hit atop the lineup for only the fourth time this season, though it was his second time in that position in his last four games. He didn't do any damage for most of the game, but changed that when he launched a solo home run in the eighth inning to record his second long ball of the campaign. Though he is a regular in the lineup against right-handed pitching, Holt has managed only a .224/.311/.329 line across 161 plate appearances this season.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting leadoff Tuesday Holt will hit leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Eli White hit atop the Rangers' lineup in the previous two games with Isiah Kiner-Falefa getting dropped in the order. Bolt will move up to the leadoff spot Tuesday as White gets a breather, and he could be an option in that role going forward.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Holt isn't starting Saturday's game against Seattle.
Impact Holt will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games with left-hander Marco Gonzales starting for the Mariners. Charlie Culberson will start at third base and bat ninth.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners' late magic continues, topple Rangers 5-4 in 10
Jake Fraley’s single with one out in the 10th inning scored Jake Bauers with the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners improved to 10-1 in extra innings this season with a 5-4 vict...JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Sits against southpaw Holt will sit against lefty Sean Manaea and the Athletics on Thursday.
Impact Holt has made just two starts against southpaws all season. Charlie Culberson starts at third base in his absence.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson 10 Ks, Gallo 2 HRs for Rangers in 8-0 win over Royals
Kyle Gibson had a season-high 10 strikeouts, Joey Gallo hit two massive home runs and the Texas Rangers have won consecutive games for the first time in more than a monthJUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Out of lineup Friday Holt is not in starting lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
Impact Holt did not start Thursday against the A's despite Oakland tossing right-hander Chris Bassitt, and now he'll sit for the third time in four games against southpaw Mike Minor. Charlie Culberson will get the start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Holt isn't starting Thursday's game against Oakland.
Impact Holt went 1-for-3 with an RBI on Wednesday, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three contests. Andy Ibanez will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García extends rookie HR lead to 20 as Rangers beat A's 5-3
Major league rookie home run leader Adolis García went deep twice for his 19th and 20th, Brock Holt had a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat th...JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press
