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Back in action Monday Smith (quad) will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Smith didn't play Sunday after exiting Saturday's contest versus the Red Sox with a left quad contusion, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go for the series opener in Cincinnati. The 27-year-old is in line to handle the bulk of the playing time at third base while Josh Jung (neck) is sidelined.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Smith (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Smith exited Saturday's contest after sustaining a quad contusion on a collision with the fence in foul territory, and he'll step out of the lineup for at least one game. The 27-year-old should return to action after a day or two, and he should see more regular action at third base since Josh Jung (neck) was placed on the injured list Sunday.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers place 3B Josh Jung on 10-day IL with neck spasms

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with neck spasms before their series finale against the Boston Red Sox and recalled infielder Jonathan O...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox meet in game 4 of series

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MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with quad contusion Smith left in the first inning of Saturday's game against Boston due to a left quadriceps contusion, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith suffered the injury when he collided into the fence in foul territory while attempting to field a fly ball. He managed to initially stay in but was replaced by Ezequiel Duran in the bottom of the first inning. Smith will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he'll likely be held out of Sunday's series finale. With Josh Jung working through neck spasms, Duran could get starts at third base if Smith is also sidelined for an extended period of time.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from Saturday's game Smith was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox due to a left leg injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith collided into the fence in the top of the first inning while attempting to field a fly ball that was drifting into foul territory. He was evaluated by a trainer and initially stayed in, but Ezequiel Duran pinch hit for Smith in the bottom of the frame. Smith will undergo further tests from trainers and an update should be provided by the club during or after Saturday's game.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Jung (neck spasms) to miss 'a few days' ARLINGTON -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will miss “a few days” with neck spasms, manager Bruce Bochy said ahead of Saturday’s matchup w...

MARCH 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rangers 3B Josh Jung has another early-season setback with neck spasms, then replacement gets hurt

Josh Jung is out of the Texas Rangers lineup because of neck spasms in another early-season setback for the third baseman

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Kumar Rocker, Rangers rotation hopeful, shows progress in unofficial third start of spring The 25-year-old threw 39 pitches (23 for strikes) Saturday to a group of that included Joc Pederson, Josh Smith and Jonah Heim.

MARCH 8, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Plays fifth different position Smith started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics.

Impact Smith started at a fifth different position Tuesday -- he's also defended first base, shortstop, third base and center field -- and manager Bruce Bochy plans for him to play all fielding positions except catcher this spring, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. The home run was Smith's first of the Cactus League, and he's batting .316 (6-for-19) seven outings.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers two-time All-Star OF Adolis García to undergo MRI after feeling pain in left oblique

Rangers outfielder Adolis García was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game against the Athletics and will undergo a MRI on his left oblique

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving around diamond Smith started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Kansas City.

Impact This was Smith's third game, and he's started at third base and center field prior to Tuesday's deployment. For the last two seasons, he's been needed as the primary fill-in for injured starters at shortstop and third base, but the Rangers are preparing him for a more diversified role in 2025, something to which he's accustomed. In more of a utility role, Smith may not receive the nearly 600 plate appearances he had last season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silver Slugger caps Smith's transformation This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • MLB.COM

Extends hit streak in loss Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Oakland.

Impact Smith was back in the lineup after getting a day off against a left-hander Wednesday. He cracked his 29th double and scored as part of the Rangers' two-run third inning. The extra-base knock extended a hit streak to eight games, during which Smith is 10-for-32 (.313) with a home run, four RBI, two steals and six runs. The 26-year-old utility player is putting the finishing touches on what has been the best season of his three years at the major-league level.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Smith isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland.

Impact With left-hander Brady Basso set to start on the bump for the A's, the lefty-hitting Smith will take a seat on the bench Wednesday. While he sits, Jonathan Ornelas will start at shortstop with Matt Duffy covering third base.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Smith went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Smith singled in the first inning and then tied the game with a two-run blast in the third. The long ball was his first since Aug. 5, and he has now hit safely in five straight contests. On the season, the 27-year-old is hitting .262 with 13 homers, 59 RBI, 64 runs scored and 10 steals across 564 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th steal Smith went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 13-8 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Smith's steal was his 10th of the season. He's swiped two of those bags over 14 games in September while batting a poor .208 (11-for-53) for the month. Smith continues to see steady time at shortstop since Corey Seager (hip/sports hernia) was shut down for the year. Smith has a .260/.343/.396 slash line with 12 home runs, 57 RBI and 62 runs scored over 139 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits, run in win Smith started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Smith made a sixth consecutive start at shortstop, as the Rangers will be without Corey Seager (hip, hernia) for the rest of the season. Smith should see the bulk of the time at shortstop to finish off what has been his best year in the majors. He's batting .264/.348/.403 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, nine steals and 61 runs scored over 136 games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win Smith went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Yankees.

Impact Smith has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 8-for-26 (.308) with three RBI in that span. The 27-year-old also has a 3:6 BB:K in that span. He got a rare look at leadoff with Marcus Semien sitting out Wednesday, though Smith has regularly batted third versus right-handers lately. He should be in line for a strong-side platoon role at shortstop while Corey Seager (hip) is on the injured list. Smith is slashing .268/.354/.413 with 12 home runs, 54 RBI, 57 runs scored and nine steals over 129 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

An Olympics-style hurdle to make it safely to first? Yes, that happened! Rangers shortstop Josh Smith may have been just a couple weeks late, but he proved on Tuesday night that he would've fit right into the trac...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland.

Impact Smith will dodge a same-had matchup with JP Sears on Friday, giving way to Robbie Grossman at DH.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Smith isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact With southpaw Garrett Crochet slated to take the mound for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Smith will begin Tuesday's contest on the bench. His absence will allow Robbie Grossman to serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and bat third.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Southpaw Matthew Boyd will draw the start for the Guardians, so the lefty-hitting Smith will hit the bench in favor of the right-handed-hitting Ezequiel Duran, who gets the nod at third base. Smith has endured a rough August thus far, slashing just .203/.247/.278 with four extra-base hits (one home run, three doubles) and one stolen base.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact It's a day off for Smith, who has tumbled to a .198/.258/.285 batting line since the All-Star break. The Rangers will give Adolis Garcia a start in the designated hitter spot, while Travis Jankowski will patrol right field.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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