ROWDY TELLEZ NEWS

Starts at first base Tellez started at first base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 4-3 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Tellez got the call at first base in the Rangers' first game after the team placed Jake Burger (wrist) on the 10-day injured list. Tellez could serve as the strong side of platoon at first base, while Josh Smith covers right field in the absence of Adolis Garcia (ankle). Joc Pederson, who was the designated hitter Monday, is also a left-handed bat that could play first base against righties.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Royals get homers from Yastrzemski, Pasquantino and Garcia in 4-3 win over Rangers

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Blue Jays' ex-slugger Rowdy Tellez hit his former teammate with a pitch, and the reactions are priceless | Sporting News Baseball is the best.

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rosie DiManno: Blue Jays celebrate Myles Straw Day in win over Rangers (though someone forgot to tell Rowdy Tellez) Straw has the first multi-homer game of his career, but comes up empty going for a third homer with the former Jays slugger on the mound.

AUGUST 17 • THESTAR.COM

Myles Straw stars as the AL-leading Blue Jays pound the slumping Rangers 14-2

Myles Straw had five RBIs in his first career multihomer game, and the Toronto Blue Jays hammered the struggling Texas Rangers 14-2

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Out against right-hander Tellez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez has been the preferred option at first base against righty hurlers since the right-handed-hitting Jake Burger returned from the injured list last week. However, it will be Burger at first base and batting sixth versus Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen on Wednesday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out against right-hander Tellez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez has been the preferred option at first base against righty hurlers since the right-handed-hitting Jake Burger returned from the injured list last week. However, it will be Burger at first base and batting sixth versus Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen on Wednesday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Keep Pace With Yankees Thanks to Comeback Win

The Rangers had a dramatic win, Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani both went yard, the duality of Alex Bregman and more from Monday's MLB acti...

AUGUST 12 • FOX SPORTS

Sends game into extras Tellez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Arizona.

Impact Shortly before Jake Burger's walk-off single in the 10th inning, Tellez made those heroics possible with a leadoff, game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth. It was his second home run in 16 games with the Rangers. He's managed to maintain a regular presence in the lineup against right-handers since being promoted from Triple-A Round Rock in mid-July, but Tellez could see his opportunities dwindle in the coming days. The recent activation of Jake Burger from the IL crowds the team's market for 1B/DH types, which already includes Joc Pederson. Additionally, once outfielder Evan Carter (back) is ready to come off the injured list, the domino effect will result in Josh Smith moving back to the infield.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez, Jake Burger Rescue Rangers to Beat Diamondbacks in Opener The Texas Rangers got a game-tying home run from Rowdy Tellez in the ninth inning and a walk-off single from Jake Burger in the 10th inning...

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Jake Burger hit a pinch-hit RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers ended their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

Nathan Eovaldi’s impressive streak for the Texas Rangers ended with a dud, but without a decision

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Maintaining strong side of platoon Tellez will start at first base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jake Burger's return from the injured list over the weekend doesn't appear to have resulted in Tellez losing hold of a strong-side platoon role at first base. Though the left-handed-hitting Tellez has now started in each of the Rangers' last seven matchups with right-handed pitchers, he'll be the most likely player to lose out on at-bats once Evan Carter (back) returns from the injured list. Once he's activated, Carter should take over as the Rangers' primary center fielder, which will likely result in Wyatt Langford shifting to left field and Josh Smith moving back to first base.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez will retreat to the bench for the second time in the series while the Rangers face another left-handed starter (Carlos Rodon). Tellez had started at first base in each of Texas' previous five matchups against right-handers, but he could see his opportunities to play versus opposite-handed pitching dwindle once Josh Jung is ready to play third base after a recent bout with a calf injury. Josh Smith will cover third base Wednesday while Jung serves as a designated hitter for his second start in a row, but Smith is likely to eventually move back across the diamond.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez will retreat to the bench for the second time in the series while the Rangers face another left-handed starter (Carlos Rodon). Tellez had started at first base in each of Texas' previous five matchups against right-handers, but he could see his opportunities to play versus opposite-handed pitching dwindle once Josh Jung is ready to play third base after a recent bout with a calf injury. Josh Smith will cover third base Wednesday while Jung serves as a designated hitter for his second start in a row, but Smith is likely to eventually move back across the diamond.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two runs in victory Tellez went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Impact With a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, Tellez recorded his most RBI since July 19 versus the Tigers. The veteran slugger should continue to see a boost in playing time while Jake Burger (quad) remains sidelined, and the former is at least pushing for additional at-bats in his own right. Through 30 at-bats (13 games) since joining Texas, Tellez is hitting .300 with one home run, three doubles and seven RBI.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi allows 1 hit, Tellez single helps Rangers spoil Judge's return in 2-0 win over Yankees

Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight sharp innings, Rowdy Tellez blooped a two-run single on a 10-pitch at-bat in the eighth, and the Texas Rangers spoiled Aaron Judge’s return with a 2-0...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Making fourth straight start Tellez will start at first base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Tellez will crack the lineup for a fourth straight game, with the Rangers reopening a regular role for him against right-handed pitching with Josh Jung (calf) having been on the bench for each of those contests. If Jung is able to avoid a stint on the injured list or if Jake Burger (quadriceps) is activated in the coming days, Tellez could be squeezed out of a regular lineup spot before long.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Crawford hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift the Mariners past the Rangers, 4-3

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AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

On bench against righty Tellez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez had started at first base in each of the Rangers' previous four matchups against right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday against Atlanta righty Bryce Elder. With the Rangers getting another left-handed bat in Joc Pederson (hand) back from the injured list Sunday, Tellez may have lost hold of his strong-side platoon role.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Tellez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tellez had started at first base in each of the Rangers' previous four matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Sunday against Atlanta righty Bryce Elder. With the Rangers getting another left-handed bat in Joc Pederson (hand) back from the injured list Sunday, Tellez may have lost hold of his strong-side platoon role.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Monday Tellez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With the Rangers facing a lefty starter (Jacob Lopez) for the second straight game, the left-handed-hitting Tellez will retreat to the bench. Until Jake Burger (quadriceps) returns from the injured list, Tellez could be in store for at least a semi-regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching at either first base or designated hitter.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Powers offense in victory Tellez went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-1 win against the Tigers.

Impact In just his second game with Texas, Tellez provided the bulk of the offense with his three-run blast to right-center field in the second inning. Though he's struggled to keep his batting average above the Mendoza Line this season, the veteran slugger has flashed plenty of power, swatting 12 home runs over 191 plate appearances, most of which came with Seattle. Tellez has started at first base in each of the Rangers' first two games coming out of the All-Star break, and he figures to be Texas' primary option at that position until Jake Burger (quadriceps) is ready to come off the injured list.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

New Ranger Rowdy Tellez keys win over Tigers with HR Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run to back a strong start by Kumar Rocker as the Texas Rangers defeated the struggling Detroit Tigers 4-1...

JULY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kumar Rocker, Rowdy Tellez lead Rangers past slumping Tigers 4-1

Kumar Rocker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run in his second game with the Rangers as Texas beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1

JULY 20 • Associated Press