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Josh Smith Returns to Rangers After Bout with Viral Meningitis Josh Smith returned to the Texas Rangers clubhouse on Thursday for the first time since he went into the hospital two weeks ago for viral me...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rejoins team Smith (illness) rejoined his teammates at Globe Life Field on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith was away from the team and spent time in a hospital due to a bout of viral meningitis. He did some light workouts and jogging Thursday. Smith landed on the injured list with a glute strain that has since healed, before he sustained left wrist inflammation while rehabbing the glute. Prior to the stay on the IL, Smith had been the primary second baseman, but that may not be the case when he's ready to return. Both Justin Foscue and Ezequiel Duran have made inroads since then.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Josh Smith back in uniform after being hospitalized with viral meningitis

Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith was back in uniform Thursday for the first time since being hospitalized in mid-May with viral meningitis, saying he’s unsure when he’ll ret...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Smith rejoins Rangers after bout with viral meningitis ARLINGTON -- Hanging in Josh Smith's locker sat what looked to be a makeshift hospital gown with a “SMITH 8” on the back to appear like it w...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Corey Seager still on IL and not doing actual baseball activities for Texas while Jung out again

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager still has not resumed actual baseball activities

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Timeline for activities unclear Smith (illness) is expected to return to Globe Life Field this week, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to ramp up his baseball activities, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Smith was first sidelined with a right glute strain and then a wrist problem, but more recently he was diagnosed with viral meningitis. He was in the hospital for several days with the illness but is now on the mend. However, it could be several weeks before Smith is ready to return to the Rangers' active roster.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers receive bad news after Josh Smith's alarming hospital scare | Sporting News Rangers infielder Josh Smith is hospitalized with viral meningitis while recovering from injuries, opening the door for Ezequiel Duran at se...

MAY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Smith diagnosed with viral meningitis; Rangers to reassess once he recovers ARLINGTON -- Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis, the club announced on Friday.

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitis

Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is expected to be hospitalized for at least a week to be treated for viral meningitis

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Hospitalized with meningitis Smith (lower body/wrist) was diagnosed with viral meningitis Friday and is receiving treatment in a hospital, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith is expected to remain in the hospital for 7-to-10 days, at which point he'll restart his rehab program. The 28-year-old utility man had already been dealing with a glute strain and a wrist issue, and there's currently no telling when he'll be back in the Rangers' lineup. Ezequiel Duran has been making regular starts at second base with Smith sidelined.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Now dealing with wrist issue Smith (lower body) is dealing with a wrist injury that will delay his rehab program, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Smith landed on the 10-day injured list this past Tuesday due to a right glute strain. A minimum stint on the IL would have Smith eligible to return May 15, but his new wrist issue will likely push that return date by at least a few days. Prior to his placement on the IL, Smith was slashing .217/.324/.239 with two steals and six RBI across 108 plate appearances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers scratch Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start because of left side tightness

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been scratched from his scheduled start because of left side tightness

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Justin Foscue rebounds from causing blooper with star SS Corey Seager with 1st homer for Rangers

Justin Foscue went deep for the first time in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Smith (glute strain) lands on injured list, Foscue to make '26 debut NEW YORK -- Just when things were looking up for Josh Smith, another roadblock got in the way. Smith, who has manned second base this season...

MAY 5 • MLB.COM

Brandon Nimmo waived his no-trade clause in part due to conversation with Pete Alonso and others

Brandon Nimmo was hesitant about waiving his no-trade clause with the New York Mets but hearing the team had not talked to free agent Pete Alonso about a contract was among the fac...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Sidelined by glute strain The Rangers placed Smith on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right glute strain.

Impact It's unclear when Smith was injured, as he played all nine innings of the Rangers' last game Sunday against the Tigers. He will be eligible for activation May 15, though the club did not reveal a timetable for Smith's return to action. Ezequiel Duran will serve as the Rangers' primary second baseman while Smith is shelved.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Tigers.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for the 28-year-old, both of which have come against a right-handed starter. Smith has a .193/.306/.217 slash line with just two extra-base hits through 98 plate appearances this season, and it appears those struggles have started to affect his playing time. Ezequiel Duran is again starting at second base Friday for Texas.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Yankees.

Impact It's just the second time this season that the left-handed-hitting Smith is not in the lineup when the Rangers faced a righty. Ezequiel Duran will cover second base and bat ninth against Yankees right-hander Elmer Rodriguez, who is making his major-league debut.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving night off versus lefty Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Texas will send the left-handed-hitting Smith to the bench while southpaw Max Fried toes the rubber for New York in the series opener. Ezequiel Duran will cover second base in Smith's absence.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat th...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Dropped in order Smith batted ninth and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Smith has always hit out of the lower half of the order, but Tuesday was the first time at the very end of the order. He's earned that low spot in the order. Smith entered the contest slashing .185/.284/.200 with one extra-base hit and five RBI over 74 plate appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carter drives in a run and robs Cruz of a homer as Rangers beat Pirates 5-1

Kumar Rocker allowed a run in six innings and Evan Carter drove in the tying run before robbing Oneil Cruz of a three-run homer, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Woo goes 7 strong innings as the Mariners power past the Rangers 5-2

Bryan Woo pitched seven strong innings, Rob Refsnyder homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the first and the Seattle Mariners topped the Texas Rangers 5-2

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Smith is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Smith will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game after going 1-for-11 with one RBI and a 2:5 BB:K over his last three outings. Ezequiel Duran will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

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