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'Everybody should hear Cade's story': Spinello shows Rangers what toughness looks like SURPRISE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball managers often talk about "culture" and "mindset" during Spring Training. They speak in terms of gri...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Kyle Higashioka - Should return Monday Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Higashioka (back) is feeling better and is expected to return to the spring lineup Monday against the Padres, Evan Grant of The Dall...

Impact The 35-year-old backstop was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to back spasms but is on track for a quick return to the lineup. Higashioka had a .694 OPS in 94 games last season and is expected to split playing time with Danny Jansen behind the plate for the Rangers this year.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list to make room for...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Leandro Lopez - Bound for Double-A The Rangers optioned Lopez to Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Texas awarded Lopez a spot on its 40-man roster over the winter after he compiled a 2.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 116:41 K:BB between Frisco and High-A Hub City in 2025. The 23-year-old righty will head back to Frisco to begin the upcoming campaign, but a strong start to the season could put him on track for an early promotion to Triple-A Round Rock.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

David Davalillo - Opening season in Frisco The Rangers optioned Davalillo to Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Texas added Davalillo to its 40-man roster over the winter, but the 23-year-old righty is still in need of further seasoning in the minors. He'll return to Frisco to open the upcoming campaign after logging a 2.73 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB across 56 frames in the Texas League in 2025.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Montgomery - Moved to 60-day IL The Rangers placed Montgomery (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Dairon Blanco, whom the Rangers claimed off waivers from the Royals. The move to the 60-day IL won't affect Montgomery's return timeline; the veteran southpaw was already expected to miss multiple months to begin the 2026 campaign after undergoing a hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery in April 2025.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dairon Blanco - Lands in Arlington The Rangers claimed Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday.

Impact Though Kansas City him expendable after signing free-agent outfielder Starling Marte, Blanco should be in good position to secure a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. A right-handed hitter with exceptional speed, Blanco could profile as an ideal short-side platoon mate in the outfield for Evan Carter, a career .083 hitter versus left-handed pitching.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE