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Langford caps comeback for streaking Rangers as Mets drop 8th straight, 3-2

Wyatt Langford hit a tiebreaking single off All-Star closer Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied past the plummeting New York Mets 3-2

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers Jacob Latz may have earned a spot in the 2026 starting rotation | Sporting News Did Jacob Latz earn a spot in the 2026 starting rotation for the Texas Rangers?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

All those young fill-ins are winning games and keeping Rangers in playoff contention

All of those rookie fill-ins are keeping the injury-plagued Texas Rangers in playoff contention

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiets Brewers over 5.2 innings Latz (2-0) notched the win Monday against the Brewers, allowing three hits and one walk in 5.2 shutout innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was was perhaps Latz's finest effort as a starter so far this season, as it was his first scoreless start of the year. The left-hander has gone at least five innings in four of his six starts in 2025, and he's in line to remain in the rotation with Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) likely sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. Latz has a 2.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 66:32 K:BB across a career-high 74.1 frames. He's next slated for a tall task on the road against the Mets this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers

Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwau...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card

Jake Burger followed Josh Jung’s tiebreaking double with a two-run homer off Framber Valdez in the sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 4-2 to keep pace in t...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes no-decision Tuesday Latz allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings to take a no-decision Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Latz had a fine start, but he was given a short leash after running into trouble in the sixth inning. He exited at 71 pitches (45 strikes) after issuing a pair of one-out walks, and reliever Luis Curvelo wasn't able to shut things down. Over his last three outings (two starts), Latz has allowed four runs over 13 innings while posting a 10:4 K:BB. He's at a 3.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 62:31 K:BB through 68.2 innings over 28 appearances (five starts) in the majors this season. Latz is tentatively projected to draw a tough home start versus the Brewers early next week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Tuesday Latz allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings to take a no-decision Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marte hits 3-run homer in 7th and Diamondbacks stop Rangers' 6-game win streak with 5-3 victory

Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Texas Rangers’ six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Latz's solid start not enough to extend Rangers' win streak PHOENIX -- Jacob Latz allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings and Alejandro Osuna and Wyatt Langford recorded one RBI each, but the Rangers lost...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Drawing another start Latz will be the Rangers' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Arizona.

Impact Latz earned another turn after allowing two runs and striking out five over 4.1 innings in a start against the Angels last week. The left-hander has made four starts and 23 relief appearances this season and pitched well in both roles, collecting a 3.13 ERA and 61:29 K:BB over 63.1 frames. With Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) out for the season, Latz could remain in the rotation indefinitely if he pitches well.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid as starter Latz didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Los Angeles, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 4.1 innings.

Impact The Rangers selected Latz to fill Nathan Eovaldi's (shoulder) spot in the rotation, and Latz fared well in the position. He threw just 66 pitches, up from the 43 pitches he threw in his previous appearance, and managed to pitch into the fifth frame. In four starts this season, Latz has a 3.38 ERA and a 19:8 K:BB across 18.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start against the Diamondbacks early next week and could continue building up his workload.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid as starter Latz didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Los Angeles, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 4.1 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers get trio of 3-run homers and Seager goes deep in 20-3 blowout of Angels

Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing start versus Angels Latz has been named the Rangers' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Angels in Arlington.

Impact With Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) set to go on the injured list with a likely season-ending rotator cuff strain, Latz will get the first chance to replace him in the rotation. Latz has previously made three starts among his 26 appearances for the Rangers, but he most recently worked out of the bullpen in an outing against the Royals on Aug. 20, when he struck out four over 3.1 scoreless innings. Latz should be able to build on the 43-pitch workload he handled in that contest, but the Rangers may not keep him in Wednesday's game long enough to qualify for a win.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start versus Angels Latz has been named the Rangers' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Angels in Arlington.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up from Triple-A The Rangers recalled Latz from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact Caleb Boushley will begin the game on the mound for the Rangers on Wednesday in Kansas City, but since he'll be pitching on one day of rest and hasn't covered more than one fame since making a three-inning appearance for Round Rock on Aug. 10, he'll likely be in line for a limited workload. As one of the fresher arms in the bullpen who's capable of providing length, Latz could be called upon for multiple innings of relief Wednesday. Latz is available on three days' rest and worked five-plus innings on three previous occasions for Texas this season, most recently doing so July 20 versus Detroit.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up from Triple-A The Rangers recalled Latz from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact Caleb Boushley will begin the game on the mound for the Rangers on Wednesday in Kansas City, but since he'll be pitching on one day of rest and hasn't covered more than one frame since making a three-inning appearance for Round Rock on Aug. 10, he'll likely be in line for an abbreviated start. As one of the fresher arms in the bullpen who's capable of providing length, Latz could be called upon for multiple innings of relief Wednesday. Latz is available on three days' rest and worked five-plus innings on three previous occasions for Texas this season, most recently doing so July 20 versus Detroit.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed back to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Latz to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact After giving up three runs (two earned) in 1.1 innings during Texas' loss to Seattle on Thursday, Latz will be sent back to Triple-A to help make room for new additions Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton. Despite his latest outing, Latz still owns a 3.23 ERA through 55.2 innings with Texas this year, making him a safe bet to return to Arlington at some point down the line.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bullpen Latz worked in relief in wins over Atlanta on Friday and Saturday, covering 1.1 innings between his two appearances while allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks.

Impact Prior to his pair of relief appearances, Latz made tossed five innings of one-run ball in a start against the Tigers on July 20, but he was never expected to receive multiple turns through the Texas rotation. The 29-year-old lefty has proven to be a dependable spot starter when called upon this season, but the Rangers aren't likely to have a permanent rotation spot available for him unless another starter succumbs to an injury. Even in that scenario, Jon Gray -- who was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier this week and moved to the bullpen -- might be the preferred option over Latz to fill any void in the rotation.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bullpen Latz worked in relief in wins over Atlanta on Friday and Saturday, covering 1.1 innings between his two appearances while allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks.

Impact Prior to his pair of relief appearances, Latz tossed five innings of one-run ball in a start against the Tigers on July 20, but he was never expected to receive multiple turns through the Texas rotation. The 29-year-old lefty has proven to be a dependable spot starter when called upon this season, but the Rangers aren't likely to have a permanent rotation spot available for him unless another starter succumbs to an injury. Even in that scenario, Jon Gray -- who was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier this week and moved to the bullpen -- might be the preferred option over Latz to fill any void in the rotation.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi pitches 5 scoreless innings as Rangers beat Braves 8-3

Nathan Eovaldi pitched three-hit ball over five scoreless innings in his first start since the All-Star break and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Skubal twirls gem and Vierling lifts Tigers over Rangers 2-1 to stop 6-game slide

Matt Vierling hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes no-decision in spot start Latz did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. He allowed one run on six hits and two walks over five innings with three strikeouts.

Impact The 29-year-old pitched valiantly in his third game started of the season after Nathan Eovaldi (back) had to be scratched from his scheduled start Sunday. The only blemish on Latz's performance came in the second when Zach McKinstry roped a run-scoring single. The Texas southpaw is likely to return to his usual bullpen role following this start, but it is possible he garners another turn in the rotation if Eovaldi's back injury requires additional missed time. Latz is currently enjoying the best season of his career in year four with the Rangers, pitching to a 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 51:23 K:BB across 53 innings.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed for start Sunday Latz will be starting for Texas in place of Nathan Eovaldi (back) versus Detroit on Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eovaldi was scheduled for the start opposite Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, but the Rangers righty has been scratched due to tightness in his back. In Eovaldi's place, Latz will step in for a spot start. The lefty previously made two starts this season, topping out at six innings and 88 pitches June 24 versus Baltimore. Latz has pitched well overall this season, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB over 48 frames spanning 21 appearances.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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