Kumar Rocker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hit hard in loss Rocker (5-11) picked up the loss while allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits over five innings Friday. He struck out three.

Impact Rocker came on in the third inning after Trevor Williams and Robby Ahlstrom each recorded scoreless innings. Rocker quickly allowed two solo shots to Jonathan Aranda and Richie Palacios, putting the Rays ahead before tacking on four more unanswered runs in the fifth. The 26-year-old has now recorded seven straight outings without recording a quality start, dating back to July 27. The right-hander has posted a 4.61 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 127:55 K:BB over 134.2 innings this season. Rocker is slated to make his next start Thursday against Seattle.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rocker has first rough night behind openers as innings total reaches new territory ARLINGTON -- The Rangers used not one opener, but two openers ahead of Kumar Rocker on Friday night against the Rays.

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Aranda and Palacios homer as Rays overcome first Rangers grand slam of season in 7-6 win

Jonathan Aranda and Richie Palacios homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame the first grand slam of the season by Texas in a 7-6 victory, ending a 10-game road losing streak again...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will follow opener Friday Rocker will work as the bulk reliever behind opener Trevor Williams for Friday's game against the Rays, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Rocker has appeared in 26 games this season, 24 of which have been as a traditional starter. He's followed an opener twice and has experienced success with it, going a season-high 7.2 innings at Coors Field back in May before covering five innings in Miami in June. In total, the right-hander has allowed just two runs on eight hits and three walks with 15 strikeouts across those 12.2 frames.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Battles command in short outing Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven over three innings.

Impact Rocker needed at least 25 pitches in each of his three innings, throwing just 48 of 86 pitches for strikes before his day ended. Despite the traffic, he limited the damage to two runs, both of which came as Milwaukee opened the first inning with four consecutive baserunners. Rocker has struggled throughout August, posting a 6.00 ERA across six starts. On the season, he owns a 4.44 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 124:55 K:BB over 129.2 innings and is scheduled to face Tampa Bay on Friday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Durán leads the way as Rangers snap 4-game skid by beating Brewers 7-4

Ezequiel Durán homered, doubled and drove in three runs to help the Texas Rangers avoid a sweep by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Corey Seager sparks offense as Rangers rout White Sox 11-2 to grab AL West lead

Corey Seager had three hits and three RBIs, and Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Solid start in win Rocker (5-10) picked up the win while allowing two runs on five hits and three walks Monday. He struck out eight.

Impact After three shaky outings from Rocker, he bounced back Monday against the White Sox. The 26-year-old's lone mistake was a two-run homer off the bat of Tristan Peters in the second inning. Rocker now owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 117:51 K:BB in 126.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers walk it off in the 10th after Gore's gem ARLINGTON -- Only six Rangers pitchers had attempted to use the ABS system this season. Only two -- Kumar Rocker and Cal Quantrill -- had be...

AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM

Ineffective in loss Rocker (4-10) took the loss Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.

Impact After ending July with two consecutive wins on quality starts, Rocker has gone 0-2 with a 6.87 ERA in the four games since then. It took Rocker 92 pitches (58 strikes) to get through five innings of work against a scuffling Washington team. The 26-year-old has pedestrian stats this year, owning a 4.46 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 109:48 K:BB, and 17 home runs allowed in 121 inning pitched. The right-hander will look to bounce back next week on the road versus the White Sox.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cavalli has second double-digit strikeout game in row as Nationals beat Rangers 6-0

Cade Cavalli struck out 11 over six innings for his second double-digit strikeout game in a row as Washington beat Texas 6-0

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Nationals head into matchup with the Rangers on losing streak

The Washington Nationals aim to end their four-game slide with a victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill's 7 innings, Justin Foscue's homer

Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Shaky control Friday Rocker allowed three runs on four hits, five walks and a hit batsman while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Friday.

Impact Rocker threw just 47 of 94 pitches for strikes while setting a new season high in walks. He's giving up too many baserunners in August -- he's allowed 21 hits and nine walks over 13.1 innings over his last three outings, leading to 12 runs. Rocker is now at a 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 106:47 K:BB through 116 innings over 23 games (21 starts). He is projected to make his next start at home versus the Nationals, which is a matchup fantasy managers will likely want to avoid.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff McNeil goes 4 for 5 as the Athletics beat the Rangers 8-3

Jeff McNeil was 4 for 5 with three RBIs including the go-ahead home run as the Athletics snapped a three-game slide with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Athletics look to stop 3-game skid, play the Rangers

The Athletics aim to end a three-game skid when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

What Are Rangers Planning for Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter Down Stretch? Before the Texas Rangers moved Nathan Eovaldi to the 15-day injured list, it was fair to say the Rangers had a surplus of starting pitching.

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Hit hard in loss to Orioles Rocker (4-9) took the loss Sunday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over three innings.

Impact Rocker was in trouble from the outset, surrendering four hits and two runs in the first inning before Colton Cowser and Pete Alonso homered in the second. In the fourth, Rocker walked the leadoff batter, prompting his exit. Sunday was his shortest start since lasting two innings against Detroit on May 2. It marked the right-hander's third outing this season allowing at least six earned runs. Rocker now owns a 4.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 103:42 K:BB across 111 innings and will look to rebound in his next scheduled start Friday against the Athletics.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso has his first two-homer game with the Orioles in a 10-5 win over the Rangers

Pete Alonso had his first two-homer game with the Orioles and drove in four runs as Baltimore broke out of a scoring slump and beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 on Sunday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Jacob deGrom strikes out 9 and Rangers beat Orioles for 4th win in a row

Jacob deGrom struck out nine over five innings as the Texas Rangers beat Baltimore 5-1

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Allows 10 hits in no-decision Rocker did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.

Impact Rocker threw 59 of his 88 pitches for strikes and generated 15 whiffs despite allowing a season-high 10 hits. The biggest blow came in the fourth inning, when Jeremy Pena launched a two-run homer. The right-hander has now issued multiple walks in all four of his starts since the All-Star break, posting a 4.56 ERA during that stretch. For the season, Rocker owns a 4.08 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:40 K:BB across 108 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Orioles.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez ties career high in hits, Peña homers and Astros use 4-run 7th inning to sweep Rangers 7-3

Yordan Alvarez tied a career high with four hits, Jeremy Peña hit a home run, and the Houston Astros used a four-run seventh inning to pull away from the Texas Rangers 7-3 and comp...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Rangers aim to end road losing streak, face the Astros

The Texas Rangers will aim to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Secures fourth win of 2026 Rocker (4-8) earned the win against the Mariners on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across 6.2 innings.

Impact Rocker has tossed quality starts in back-to-back outings, with his only blemishes Monday being a Randy Arozarena solo homer in the second inning and a Julio Rodriguez sacrifice fly in the third. Rocker induced 14 whiffs on 88 pitches (57 strikes), and it was the third time this season that he registered at least seven strikeouts. He'll take a 4.03 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 93:38 K:BB across 102.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the Astros.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson hits first 2 of Rangers' 4 homers in 7-3 win over Mariners to take key AL West series

Joc Pederson homered twice to drive in four runs and the Texas Rangers wrapped up a key AL West series against the Seattle Mariners with a 7-3 win

JULY 27 • Associated Press

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