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Tyler Rogers escapes 2 bases-loaded jams in the 9th to seal the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Phillies

Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and...

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on a throwing error in the 11th inning after Alex Bregman hit a two-strike, two-out homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-2 win over t...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Jacob deGrom told Rangers before trade deadline that he wanted to stay in Texas

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before Monday’s trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the team

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Texas deals Josh Smith, Minors arm to Toronto for lefty Macko ARLINGTON -- The Rangers, who appear to still be toeing the line between buying and selling, acquired another bullpen arm on Monday afternoo...

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays ship Adam Macko to Rangers in surprising trade for Josh Smith The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly completed another trade on Monday, acquiring infielder Josh Smith and Josh Stephan from the Texas Rangers i...

AUGUST 3 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Bound for Toronto via trade The Blue Jays acquired Smith and right-hander Josh Stephan from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Adam Macko, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday after the Rangers had been prioritizing Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez ahead of him as utility options, but the versatile 28-year-old should have a better chance at earning a larger role in Toronto. Though he's mustered a lowly .571 OPS in 154 plate appearances at the big-league level in 2026, the left-handed-hitting Smith has held his own against right-handed pitching over parts of five seasons in the majors, slashing .239/.330/.355 (98 wRC+) over 470 contests. Smith has three minor-league options remaining and will be under club control through 2028.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran righty Chris Martin designated for assignment by Rangers, who trade for rookie lefty

Veteran right-handed reliever Chris Martin has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few ho...

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Corey Seager returns from a 23-game IL stint as Rangers gear up for a pivotal Astros series

Shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list Friday along with several other moves made by the Texas Rangers ahead of their pivotal series with the Houston Astros

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Smith has struggled mightily at the plate this season, managing just a .213/.299/.272 batting line in 45 contests. It's the third time since late June that the utility player has been sent down to the minors.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty bulk reliever Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Right-hander Casey Legumina is opening the game for the Rays, but he's likely to work just an inning or two before left-hander Ian Seymour takes over in bulk relief. With that in mind, the Rangers will send three of their key left-handed bats in Smith, Evan Carter and Joc Pederson to the bench to begin Wednesday's contest. Smith had started in each of the Rangers' last four games, but he could be the odd man out for a regular spot in the infield when Corey Seager (back) likely makes his return from the injured list later this week.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes base in win Smith started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.

Impact Smith made a third consecutive start at third base, where he's filling in for the injured Josh Jung (calf). The steal was the third (caught once) over 42 games for Smith, who posted double-digit steals in each of the last two seasons. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the 10-day injured list, Smith could see regular at-bats in the short term.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Making third straight start Smith will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The Rangers appear to have settled on Smith as the primary replacement at third base for Josh Jung (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Smith will claim a third straight start at the position, despite going hitless in six at-bats over the previous two contests. The 28-year-old could find himself as the odd man out for an everyday role in the Texas infield once one of Jung or Corey Seager (back) returns from the IL, as Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez both seem to be ahead of Smith on the depth chart.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Smith was called up after Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung (calf) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. With both Jung and shorstop Corey Seager (back) on the injured list, there could be opportunities for Smith, who can also play the outfield. He shifted to left field mid-game when Wyatt Langford (ankle) was removed from the game.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Since being optioned to Triple-A on July 9, Smith has gone 7-for-34 (.206) with two steals and one RBI. However, he'll return to the big club to fill the void on the 26-man roster left by Josh Jung, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. Smith will return to major-league action immediately, as he's starting at third base and batting eighth against the Mariners on Saturday.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors again The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Smith went 6-for-21 with a home run and a triple in six games since returning from an earlier stint in the minors, but it wasn't enough to keep him from getting sent back down. The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for the return of Wyatt Langford from the injured list.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs triple in loss Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a triple in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Smith had just three extra-base hits during his first stint in the majors this season before being demoted after 34 games, but he's delivered two of them in his four games since returning to the majors. He started the season as the team's primary second baseman but has returned as a utility player. Smith is 4-for-12 with a triple, a home run and two RBI over four games (two starts) while appearing at first base, second base and left field (twice) since his return.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench Thursday Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run and an additional RBI in a 10-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday.

Impact Smith began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter for Justin Foscue in the sixth inning. The utility man made an immediate impact with a solo homer to right field, then drove in another run on an infield single in the seventh. Smith has struggled for most of the campaign and spent time in the minors late in June, but he was called back up Wednesday and has gone 3-for-4 in two contests since his return.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unsung heroes step up as Rangers overwhelm Tigers ARLINGTON -- Two weeks ago, Josh Smith was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock for the first time since 2022. His stay down in Round Rock was qu...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th inning in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers

Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas...

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Rangers place Corey Seager on the injured list because of lower back inflammation

Corey Seager is back on the injured list

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith has hit only .218/.316/.248 during his time with the Rangers this season and has also missed time with injuries. He slashed just .224/.309/.397 in 14 games with Round Rock, but the Rangers could use Smith's versatility as they navigate injuries.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Texas Rangers

Jarred Kelenic is on his fourth team in four seasons, appearing in the big leagues for a second franchise this year after joining each club on a minor league contract

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries

The Texas Rangers have optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Rangers bring up Kelenic, option Josh Smith The Rangers announced the following transactions prior to Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field. - Outfiel...

JUNE 19 • MLB.COM

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Tyler Rogers escapes 2 bases-loaded jams in the 9th to seal the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Phillies

Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Jacob deGrom told Rangers before trade deadline that he wanted to stay in Texas

Veteran righty Chris Martin designated for assignment by Rangers, who trade for rookie lefty

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

Corey Seager returns from a 23-game IL stint as Rangers gear up for a pivotal Astros series

Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th inning in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers

Rangers place Corey Seager on the injured list because of lower back inflammation

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries