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Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore leaves game with muscle tightness

Texas Rangers left-handed starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore left Monday night’s game at Colorado after one inning because of muscle tightness in his back

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gore removed out of precaution with lat tightness vs. Rockies DENVER -- Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore was removed in the second inning of the Rangers’ series-opening matchup against the Rockies on Mond...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MacKenzie Gore - Exits with lat tightness Gore was removed from Monday's start against the Rockies due to left lat tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. He allowed two runs on three hits and two wa...

Impact Gore dove for a slow grounder to the third-base side in his lone inning of work and appeared to be shaken up on the play, though it's not yet clear if his dive caused the injury. He can be considered day-to-day until the Rangers have more information to share on his availability moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford - Making progress in rehab Langford did a strength test on his right forearm Sunday and recovered well when re-evaluated Monday, though he hasn't been cleared to resume throwing or hitting yet, Shawn McFarla...

Impact McFarland notes that it's promising news that Langford felt good after Sunday's strength test, but the 24-year-old still has more hurdles to clear. The fact that he hasn't gotten the green light to resume throwing or a hitting progression likely means he's at least a week away from a return from the 10-day injured list.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Helman - Back in big leagues The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Helman has spent all of this season with Round Rock, where he's slashed just .198/.291/.344 in 37 tilts. The 29-year-old had some nice moments with the Rangers last season and could net some starts versus left-handers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place struggling SS Corey Seager on 10-day IL with lower back inflammation

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of lower back inflammation, the team announced Monday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Seager placed on injured list with lower back inflammation Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation, the Rangers announced on Monday. INF/OF Michael Helman was...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Corey Seager - Will be placed on 10-day IL Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday on 105.3 The FAN that Seager (back) will be placed on the injured list, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News...

Impact Seager has been unavailable the last few days with back spasms and had been set to visit a back specialist. Young believes Seager can return to the active roster prior to the start of the team's next homestand May 25, so the decision to IL the shortstop seems to be more precautionary. Ezequiel Duran will continue to fill in at shortstop for the Rangers until Seager can return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What Caden Scarborough just did after beating skin cancer is inspiring everyone | Sporting News Rangers top pitching prospect Caden Scarborough debuted in 2026 after melanoma surgery, throwing 93-95 mph in Arizona.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Major concern growing around Corey Seager after latest injury update | Sporting News Rangers shortstop Corey Seager underwent an MRI exam after back spasms sidelined him against Houston. He will visit a back specialist and mi...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rangers' 5.08 ERA starter and former Vanderbilt star nearing 'bust' territory | Sporting News There's still time to turn this around.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Higashioka - Launches second homer Sunday Higashioka went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Impact Higashioka delivered a two-run single during Texas' big seventh inning before adding a solo homer off Cody Bolton in the ninth to pad the lead. The long ball was just his second of the season as the veteran catcher continues to search for consistency at the plate. Higashioka is now slashing .211/.273/.310 with eight RBI and seven runs scored across 77 plate appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jake Burger - Drives in four during win Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over Houston.

Impact Burger opened the scoring in the fifth inning with a two-run homer off Peter Lambert before adding a two-run double in the seventh to help put the game away. The homer was his eighth of the season and his second in the last four games as the slugger continues a productive month at the plate. Across 13 games in May, Burger is batting .260 with 12 RBI. He's now slashing .232/.274/.411 with six doubles, 31 RBI and 18 runs scored across 180 plate appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi - Tosses seven scoreless Sunday Eovaldi (5-4) earned the win Sunday against the Astros, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings.

Impact Eovaldi was dominant once again, throwing 64 of his 94 pitches for strikes while generating an impressive 19 whiffs against Houston's lineup. The veteran right-hander has now allowed one earned run or fewer in each of his last three outings while going at least seven innings in all three. Amid an inconsistent Rangers rotation, Eovaldi continues to provide one of the club's few stable options, carrying a 3.62 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 9.1 K/9 across nine starts this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Foscue - Makes third straight start Foscue started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 8-0 win over Houston.

Impact Foscue, who is benefitting from an injury to Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), made a third consecutive start at second base. Ezequiel Duran had been filling in for Smith, but he's now needed to cover shortstop for the injured Corey Seager. Foscue has gone 2-for-11 in his three starts and is batting .182 over nine games since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on May 5.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Duran - Moves to shortstop Duran started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Duran, who had been filling in for the injured Josh Smith (thigh/wrist/illness), has been shifted to shortstop the last three games with Corey Seager (back) unavailable. Seager is headed back to Texas for an MRI, and Duran should be in the lineup most days with the Rangers' middle infield sidelined.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager - Headed back to Arlington Seager (back) is heading back to Arlington to see the Rangers' back specialist, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Seager won't be available for at least the team's first game in Colorado as the Rangers begin a three-game set against the Rockies on Monday. The 32-year-old underwent an MRI on Sunday and the results are still pending. In his absence, Ezequiel Duran has made back-to-back starts at shortstop, and he'll likely hold down that spot if Seager is forced to miss additional action moving forward.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Burger blasts a homer, drives in 4 as Eovaldi powers the Rangers past the Astros 8-0

Jake Burger homered and tied a career high with four RBIs and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven strong innings to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-0 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Corey Seager - MRI on tap Seager (back), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, has been sent to undergo an MRI, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Seager is sitting Sunday for a third consecutive day due to back spasms, which have been considered minor but are apparently serious enough to send him for medical imaging. Ezequiel Duran is picking up a second straight start at shortstop Sunday and could get an extended look there if Seager misses additional time.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Corey Seager is sidelined again by back spasms and has an MRI

Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game against the Houston Astros because of back spasms

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Corey Seager - Remains sidelined Sunday Seager (back) is not in Texas' starting lineup Sunday versus the Astros.

Impact Seager is out of the lineup for the third straight day, as he's said to be dealing with minor back spasms. The veteran shortstop is considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if he's available off the bench. Ezequiel Duran is starting at shortstop for the second straight day in Seager's stead.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks, and predictions The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros conclude a 3-game series Sunday at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. First pitch is for 2:10 p.m. ET.

MAY 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Rangers aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Astros

The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Houston Astros looking to stop a three-game road skid

MAY 17 • Associated Press

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Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore leaves game with muscle tightness

Rangers place struggling SS Corey Seager on 10-day IL with lower back inflammation

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Which Standouts And Stars Need To Step Up?

Burger blasts a homer, drives in 4 as Eovaldi powers the Rangers past the Astros 8-0

Rangers' Corey Seager is sidelined again by back spasms and has an MRI

Rangers aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Astros