Kumar Rocker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Opening season as fifth starter Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that Rocker will be included on the Opening Day roster as the team's fifth starter, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com repo...

Impact Jacob Latz will begin the season in the bullpen after Rocker beat him out for the final spot in the Texas rotation. Rocker was relegated to the minors for the final two months of the 2025 season but delivered generally positive results this spring, finishing Cactus League play with a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB in 12.2 innings across four appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' last rotation spot still up for grabs | Sporting News The Rangers have not finalized their fifth starter, with Jacob Latz, Kumar Rocker, Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber still in the mix entering...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Still has work to do Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday that Rocker has issues he need to work on, as the manager considers which pitcher will win the final spot in the rotation, Kennedi Land...

Impact Rocker's final two spring starts were very good in terms of results, but the manager specifically called out the right-hander's reluctance to incorporate a changeup this spring, and the need to control the running game. Rocker allowed five successful steals and threw just eight changeups among 185 pitches (4.3 percent) over 12.2 spring innings. His main competition for the rotation is lefty Jacob Latz as well as non-roster veterans Austin Gomber and Cal Quantrill.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finishes strong Rocker allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Royals.

Impact Texas manager Skip Schumaker was pleased with Rocker's final Cactus League start. "Rocker was pretty electric," Schumaker told Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. "His slider at times was, I don't want to say unhittable, but as good as there is in the game." Indeed, the right-hander's slider played and generated nine whiffs on 12 pitches. Rocker finished the spring on the high note, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out 11 over eight innings. He and Jacob Latz remain in the hunt for the final spot in the rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Works three innings Rocker allowed one run on seven hits while striking out one over three innings in Wednesday's spring game against Team Brazil.

Impact This was the third time on a mound this spring for Rocker, who followed starter Jacob deGrom. The statistics in World Baseball Classic exhibitions don't count against an MLB player's results, but it should be noted that Rocker has allowed 14 hits over 7.2 innings of work thus far. He also allowed five hits in two-strike counts. On a more positive note, the right-hander used his in-development changeup six times and mixed in all five of his offerings. Rocker remains in the mix for the final spot in the rotation with Jacob Latz.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

So-so outing Thursday Rocker allowed two runs on five hits while striking out one over 2.2 innings in Thursday's spring start against the Brewers. He also hit a batter.

Impact There was much to like about Rocker's second Cactus League outing: he threw seven first-pitch strikes to the 13 batters faced and worked out of trouble in the first two innings. A focus on first-pitch strikes and more use of the changeup are two areas that manager Skip Schumaker is looking for from Rocker. The manager saw the strike-throwing, but the right-hander did not use his changeup. "He's still continuing to try and develop," the manager told Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. "He needs that pitch to be successful. That's why I don't really care so much about the results. We all want to see that changeup." Rocker needs to pitch well during spring training to earn a spot in the rotation, but he also needs more to his mix than just slider/fastball.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Rocker allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings in Saturday's spring start against the Cubs.

Impact Rocker began his quest for the final spot in the Rangers' rotation. There was traffic on the bases in each inning, and Rocker allowed a stolen base in both frames, which was an issue that plagued him in 2025 (11 steals, 64.1 innings). Texas manager Skip Schumaker said prior to the start that one of the things he was looking for was first-pitch strikes, according to Matt Postins of SI.com. Rocker, who only threw two of them among the nine batters he faced, said he was trying to be too fine. Another area of the manager's focus was the right-hander's use of the changeup, and Schumaker was pleased with what he saw Saturday. Rocker and Jacob Latz are the primary competitors for the available rotation spot.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

How Each Rangers Reliever Fared in Spring Training Victory over Cubs MESA, Ariz. — The attention was on Kumar Rocker, who made his first start for the Texas Rangers in spring training. But several relievers ca...

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Kumar Rocker Gives Rangers Encouraging Spring Debut Against Cubs MESA, Ariz. — For Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker, the battle for the No. 5 starter spot began on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

FEBRUARY 21 • SI.COM

Rangers want to know which version of Kumar Rocker they're getting | Sporting News Texas has the potential to have a great rotation.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rangers head to camp with Kumar Rocker and Jacob Latz battling for the rotation | Sporting News Who will get the final spot in the rotation?

FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rocker up for Rangers' rotation spot: 'I think he's got a chip on his shoulder' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- If you ask Jack Leiter, you shouldn’t bet against Kumar Rocker. The former college teammates at Vanderbilt are once again...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Competing for rotation spot Rocker enters spring training as a competitor for a spot in the starting rotation, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rocker broke camp last season in the rotation but experienced an injury and mechanical issues on his way to a 5.74 ERA across 64.1 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander was eventually optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in August and shortly thereafter shut down to refine his mechanics. "Kumar is in a really good spot," Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said. "I think last offseason, maybe, he got away from some things that he needed to do to have success. This offseason, he's gotten back to those things." The organization's acquisition of MacKenzie Gore left one rotation spot available with Rocker and Jacob Latz viewed as the primary candidates.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Impact The Rangers will send Rocker and Jake Latz down to Triple-A to make room for trade deadline acquisitions Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton. Rocker has given up three earned runs in each of his last two major-league starts and has a 5.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB across 64.1 innings with the Rangers this season.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in fifth inning Rocker (4-5) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Rocker fell short of the five-inning mark for the third time in his last four outings, with solo home runs by Cole Young and Cal Raleigh accounting for most of the damage Thursday. Over that four-start span, Rocker has allowed 12 runs across 19.1 innings, giving up five homers with a 15:9 K:BB. He's now at a poor 5.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB across 64.1 innings through 14 starts this season. With the Rangers acquiring Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks on Thursday, this may have been Rocker's last start in the majors for a while, as Jack Leiter and Patrick Corbin look like better bets to fill out the back of the Texas rotation.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Raleigh hits 42nd HR, Cole Young also goes deep as Mariners beat Rangers 6-0

Cal Raleigh homered again, rooke Cole Young also went deep and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-0

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners take on the Rangers in first of 4-game series

The Seattle Mariners start a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Thursday

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Lasts just four frames Saturday Rocker allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Rocker had a rocky first inning, walking two batters and allowing a pair of singles to yield a run, but he escaped what could have been a worse frame when Matt Olson was thrown out at home plate. Rocker gave up another run in the second before rebounding with a 1-2-3 third, but he was scored upon again in his fourth and final inning. Overall, the right-hander needed 95 pitches to retire 12 batters, and this was his shortest outing since he went 3.1 frames against Tampa Bay on June 4. Rocker had been pitching pretty well coming into Saturday, surrendering two or fewer runs while going at least five innings in five of his previous six starts, so his rotation spot is secure despite Saturday's clunker. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road in Seattle.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts just four frames Saturday Rocker allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Atlanta on Saturday.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves Deadspin | Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves

JULY 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves aim to stop 3-game skid, take on the Rangers

The Atlanta Braves are looking to break their three-game slide with a win against the Texas Rangers

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Eovaldi pitches 5 scoreless innings as Rangers beat Braves 8-3

Nathan Eovaldi pitched three-hit ball over five scoreless innings in his first start since the All-Star break and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses 6.1 one-hit frames Rocker (4-4) earned the win over Detroit on Saturday, allowing one hit and issuing three walks while striking out five batters over 6.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Rocker was pounded by the Angels for six runs over 4.1 frames in his previous start, but he bounced back in fine fashion Saturday. The righty was pitching a no-hitter until Wenceel Perez tagged him for a two-out single in the sixth inning, and that was the only base knock Rocker ending up allowing. The second-year hurler finished with 13 whiffs and notched his third quality start of the campaign. Rocker still has a poor 5.66 ERA on the season, but this was a very promising outing as he looks to turn things around in the second half.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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