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Leiter and Burger lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles

Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Out against lefty again Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Though manager Skip Schumaker left the door open in spring training for Carter to see more opportunities versus southpaws in 2026, the left-handed-hitting outfielder has now been held out of the lineup for both of the Rangers' first two matchups against lefties. Wyatt Langford will slide over from left field to cover center field while Carter sits against the Phillies' Jesus Luzardo.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Evan Carter isn't playing today for Rangers in Opening Day lineup | Sporting News Texas fans aren't happy about this one.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opening in apparent platoon Carter is not in the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Phillies.

Impact Manager Skip Schumaker indicated during spring training that Carter will get some chances against left-handed pitching early in the season, but the outfielder will hit the bench Thursday with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez taking the ball for Philadelphia. Wyatt Langford shifts to center field while Sam Haggerty starts in left. Carter was limited to 63 big-league games last season and had a .728 OPS with five home runs and 14 steals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen will open 18th MLB season on Rangers' roster after 3 weeks with team

Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Expected to see some reps vs. LHP Rangers manager Skip Schumaker indicated Monday that Carter will be given some chances to start against left-handed pitching early on in the season, Evan Grant of The Dallas Mornin...

Impact The left-handed-hitting Carter is just 5-for-60 (.083) against left-handed pitching in his major-league career, but Schumaker likes how Carter has looked versus southpaws this spring. While it sounds like Carter will not be in a strict platoon, he will likely have to get off to a good start against lefties in order to avoid sitting versus them most days. Carter has a 1.159 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base in his first eight Cactus League contests.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to big-league game Carter started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Seattle.

Impact Carter had been scratched from a game Wednesday due to illness but was playing on the back fields Thursday before joining the Rangers' main squad Friday. The homer, which came off a right-hander, was the first of the spring for Carter, who is 3-for-15 with two extra-base hits and three walks over seven Cactus League games. He's expected to be a lineup regular whenever Texas faces a right-hander, but Carter needs to be better against lefties to be an everyday starter. Thus far, he's 0-for-4 against southpaws this spring.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action in backfields game Carter (illness) returned to action in a backfields game Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Carter had to be scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition versus Team Brazil after falling ill, but he felt well enough to play in a "B" game a day later. The outfielder is 2-for-12 with a stolen base and a 3:5 BB:K in his first six Cactus League contests.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract

The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Falls ill Tuesday Carter was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition versus Team Brazil due to an illness, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact He had been slated to start in center field, but Carter will be replaced by Michael Helman in the lineup after feeling under the weather. Through his first six Cactus League games, Carter has gone 2-for-12 with a triple, a stolen base and a 3:5 BB:K.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Falls ill Tuesday Carter was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition versus Team Brazil due to an illness, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Looking To Fill Your Fantasy Cart: Carter Jensen and Evan Carter Are Two Value Buys Over the past two weeks, the high-stakes fantasy market has started to fight for Carter Jensen and Evan Carter, making them more challenging...

MARCH 4 • SI.COM

As Rangers weigh OF alignment, focus is on keeping Langford, Carter healthy SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Over the last two seasons, Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter have appeared together in a total of 84 out of a potential 324...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM

Feeling healthy, Carter determined to change the narrative SURPRISE, Ariz. -- There are two things that Evan Carter would like to stop talking about soon enough: his ongoing health and his ability to...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Will the real Evan Carter please stand up? | Sporting News The Rangers need him to be his best self.

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aiming for 30 stolen bases Carter said last week that one of his goals this season is to steal 30 bases, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Carter is 19-for-21 on stolen-base attempts in 131 career games, and he ranked in the 90th percentile in sprint speed in 2025. The outfielder believes new first-base coach Travis Jankowski -- who stole 104 bases in his career -- will be able to help him get the most out of his speed on the bases. Injuries have been Carter's biggest downfall, as he's played only 108 games with the big club over the last two seasons. However, he's fully recovered from the fractured wrist that ended his 2025 season and said that "I actually feel really good right now" after merely "kind of telling myself that I feel good in the past." Carter remains a major injury risk in 2026 -- particularly since his back issues have been chronic -- and the left-handed hitter is unlikely to play much versus southpaws. There's still some breakout potential with the 23-year-old, though, and he only costs a late-round flier in fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carter helps Rangers spread holiday cheer at annual toy drive ARLINGTON -- The Rangers held their 15th annual Toy Drive benefiting Mission Arlington–Mission Metroplex at Globe Life Field on Tuesday nigh...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Brandon Nimmo thought he'd be a Met for life before trade to Rangers for Marcus Semien

The Mets have acquired Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers after 10-season New York outfielder Brandon Nimmo waived the no-trade provision in his contrac...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers and Twins meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Texas Rangers look to break their eight-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers made significant playoff push, but now on 7-game slide with no realistic shot

The Texas Rangers made a significant push for a playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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