Josh Jung - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Weekend return expected Jung (groin) is expected to play in a minor league game this weekend, MLB.com reports.

Impact Jung's return from the injury has been slower than initially expected, but he did field groundballs Friday. He's not appeared in a game since Feb. 24.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready for games Jung (groin) remained out of the Rangers' Cactus League lineup Thursday against the Athletics, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jung had been targeting Thursday for his return to action after missing the past two weeks with a Grade 1 adductor strain, but he's not quite ready yet. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Thursday of Jung's injury that "it wasn't just progressing like we hoped," but the third baseman could be ready for games in "a couple of days." Schumaker remains "optimistic" about Jung's availability for Opening Day, but the 28-year-old can't afford to be delayed any further.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Targeting return Thursday Jung (groin) ran the bases Tuesday and is hoping to return to Cactus League play Thursday versus the Athletics, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jung has been shelved since late February after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain. When coming back from a leg injury, running the bases is typically the final hurdle one needs to clear, so Jung appears to be in a good spot to return to action and avoid a stint on the injured list. If healthy, Jung is expected to open the season as the Rangers' primary third baseman.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fielding grounders Jung (hamstring) began fielding groundballs Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Thursday marked the first time Jung had done any work in the field since being diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Saturday. The Rangers don't have a timeline in place for the 28-year-old third baseman, but there's still a chance he returns in time for Opening Day.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Here are the Rangers' 2026 Top 30 prospects The Rangers are going through a transitional period in the Minors. They graduated top-10 overall Draft picks Josh Jung, Jack Leiter, Kumar R...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Jung (adductor strain) to be sidelined for at least 10 days SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The injury bug goes around every spring, and it hit the Rangers' clubhouse on Saturday morning. Rangers third baseman Jos...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Rangers lose third baseman Josh Jung and DH Justin Foscue for about 10 days with injuries

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is expected to miss about 10 days with an adductor strain

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with Grade 1 strain Jung was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jung had been expected to resume playing in Cactus League games this weekend, but he will now be shut down for roughly 10 days following the results of his tests. Assuming the Rangers don't receive any more unexpected news, the 28-year-old should have enough time to make a full recovery before Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in lineup Sunday Jung (hamstring) is expected to return to Cactus League action Sunday against the Mariners, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jung was initially expected to return to the lineup Friday against the White Sox, but the Rangers are giving him a couple extra days of rest. Luke Hanson is making the start at third base for Texas against Chicago and batting ninth.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with hamstring tightness Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Jung is dealing with "a little something" in his hamstring and is day-to-day, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schumaker said Jung would likely be back in the lineup for Friday's Cactus League matchup with the White Sox. With Jung idle Thursday, Ezequiel Duran is making the start at third base. Jung appeared in 131 regular-season games last season and slashed .251/.294/.390 with 14 home runs, 61 RBI, 53 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 27:129 BB:K across 511 trips to the plate.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jung eyes comeback campaign with skipper's backing ARLINGTON -- Skip Schumaker wants Josh Jung to be feared. The Rangers' new manager knows that Jung has the capability of being an All-Star o...

JANUARY 29 • MLB.COM

Rangers sew up deals with all their arbitration-eligibles ARLINGTON -- The Rangers came to terms with all four of their remaining arbitration-eligible players at Thursday’s deadline to exchange sala...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Deal official for 2026 Jung agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but Jung was estimated to make about $2.4 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, according to Spotrac.com. The third baseman played in a career-high 131 games last season, but he scuffled to a .251/.294/.390 slash line while hitting just 14 home runs.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could the Texas Rangers have an offensive bounce back? Exploring Josh Jung's possible role | Sporting News Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung can play a big part in the offense bouncing back in 2026.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

This creative Tigers trade could address third base and possibly motivate Jace Jung Instead of hoping Jace Jung suddenly turns into a superstar at third base, the Tigers could bring in his older brother, Josh Jung, from the...

JANUARY 4 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Rangers don't tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz

Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz have all became free agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Could Rangers Look To Trade One of Josh Jung or Jake Burger? What does the future hold for the Texas Rangers? That's what everyone in the Dallas-Forth Worth area will be trying to figure out once the 2...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

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

Altuve's homer lifts Astros to sweep Rangers, take AL West lead

Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros hold off Rangers 6-5 to keep pace in AL West and improve wild-card position

Jeremy Peña went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes yard Monday Jung went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact This was Jung's first homer over 13 games in September, and he's batting just .184 (9-for-49) this month. The third baseman's blast tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Jung had six multi-hit efforts over his last eight contests in August, so the slowdown in September is discouraging. He's at a .251/.294/.394 slash line with 14 homers, 57 RBI, 48 runs scored and four stolen bases over 120 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez

Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger Yordan Alvarez in the lineup, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a pivotal...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

DeGrom leads Rangers over Mets 8-3 in his Citi Field return, extends New York's skid to 7 games

Jacob deGrom received a six-run lead before throwing a pitch in his return to Citi Field, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 to give New York its third seven-game losing strea...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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