MAY 15, 2021•MLB.COM
Davis on young squad: 'Their eyes are open'Rangers manager Chris Woodward said the first thing Khris Davis said in his first hitter’s meeting of the regular season was: “I’m gonna get...
Brock Holt - Set to return next weekHolt (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list sometime in the early or middle part of next week, Sam Blum of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactHolt has already missed the minimum 10 days with a left hamstring strain, and it doesn't look as though he'll miss too many more games. He posted a modest .672 OPS in 15 games before suffering the injury.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Framber Valdez - Rehab starting SundayValdez (finger) will throw three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactValdez's fractured left ring finger was at one point expected to be a season-ending injury, but it looks as though he's on track to miss significantly less than half of the campaign. A three-inning appearance Friday would likely leave him two or three rehab starts away from returning to the active roster, placing his probable return sometime in early June.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joey Gallo - Dealing with hamstring issueGallo's absence from the lineup Friday against the Astros is due to a minor right hamstring issue, Sam Blum of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactThe Rangers don't seem particularly concerned about the injury, which may not wind up sidelining Gallo for more than a day. David Dahl will be the right fielder in his absence.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
José Urquidy - Next start remains uncertainUrquidy (shoulder) was diagnosed with inflammation after undergoing an MRI on Thursday, though it's unclear if he'll make his next turn through the rotation, Chandler Rome of the H...
ImpactThe 26-year-old exited Wednesday's start with posterior shoulder discomfort, and it appears the Astros aren't concerned he's dealing with any serious issue. Urquidy's next turn through the rotation tentatively lines up for Tuesday in Oakland, though manage Dusty Baker wouldn't commit to the right-hander starting during that three-game series.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Eli White - Sent to Triple-AWhite was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
ImpactThe 26-year-old joined the Rangers last weekend and will return to Triple-A with Wes Benjamin promoted ahead of his start Friday. White has a .127/.200/.164 slash line in 60 plate appearances with Texas this season.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Wes Benjamin - Promoted ahead of Friday's startBenjamin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and will start Friday at Houston.
ImpactThe 27-year-old was confirmed as Friday's starter earlier in the week, and he's now officially rejoined the big-league roster. Benjamin has allowed three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and six walks through 5.2 innings this season.
MAY 14, 2021•ROTOWIRE
