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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...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Signs deal for 2026 Smith agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith was projected to earn about $2.5 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility, per Spotrac.com, but the specifics of his deal have yet to be disclosed. He's primarily worked as a super-utility player for the Rangers but could be more locked in at second base in 2026 following the offseason departure of Marcus Semien.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

On paternity list The Rangers placed Smith on the paternity list Friday.

Impact Smith didn't travel with the team for the Rangers' final series of the regular season as he awaits the birth of his child. Friday's move opens up a spot on the active roster for Donovan Solano, who's been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Smith can remain on the paternity list through Sunday's regular-season finale.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't travel with team Smith didn't travel with the Rangers to Cleveland for personal reasons, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Smith and his wife are expecting a child, and Smith didn't travel with the team as he awaits the new addition to his family. The Rangers have already been eliminated from postseason eligibility, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Smith sit out Texas's final few games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cleveland.

Impact Smith returned to play the last two games after missing a couple days with an elbow infection, but he'll begin Friday's game on the bench. Ezequiel Duran will handle shortstop and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cleveland.

Impact Smith returned to play the last two games after missing a couple days with an elbow infection, but he'll begin Friday's tilt on the bench. Ezequiel Duran will handle shortstop and bat fifth for the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Guardians vs. Rangers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation On Friday, Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (86-72) open a series against Josh Smith and the Texas Rangers (80-79) at Progressive Fi...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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 get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid

Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing st...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Smith (elbow) is starting at shortstop and batting second against the Twins on Wednesday.

Impact Smith was held out of Tuesday's series opener due to a left elbow infection, but he has been cleared to play in Wednesday's tilt. He has not recorded a hit in each of his last four games and has gone 11-for-55 (.200) with three steals, six runs and one RBI since Sept. 1.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Late scratch from lineup Smith was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Twins due to an elbow infection, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith had originally been slated to start at shortstop and bat third Tuesday, but his elbow will instead cause him to miss the series opener. Ezequiel Duran will fill in as Texas' shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against righty Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith has been a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching all season, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Marlins send righty Eury Perez to the hill. Smith's exit from the lineup comes after he went just 2-for-21 with one walk against six strikeouts over the past six games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers host the Marlins on 4-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the Miami Marlins looking to extend a four-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

The Texas Rangers will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 17, 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

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Alonso's record-setting walk-off homer snaps Mets' skid, sparks wild celebration

Pete Alonso’s three-run, opposite-field homer in the 10th inning lifted the Mets to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Rangers host the Brewers, aim to extend home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday Smith isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact Smith will get the day off after making seven consecutive starts. He'll avoid a same-hand matchup against Framber Valdez as righty Ezequiel Duran handles shortstop duties.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

Rangers and Twins meet in series rubber match

Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid

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

Rangers host the Marlins on 4-game home win streak

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

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

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

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

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

Alonso's record-setting walk-off homer snaps Mets' skid, sparks wild celebration

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

Rangers host the Brewers, aim to extend home win streak