After spending big in the previous two offseasons, the Rangers took a much more conservative approach this winter due to concerns over their broadcasting revenues. Major League Signings Tyler Mahle, SP: Two years, $22MM David Robertson, RP: One year, $11.5MM (includes $1.5MM buyout of $7MM mutual option for 2025; $5MM of Robertson’s salary deferred until 2027) Michael … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers
Josh Jung Out Eight To Ten Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
The Rangers announced earlier in the week that third baseman Josh Jung had suffered a fractured wrist after being hit by a pitch, but a timetable for his return hadn’t been firmly established prior to today. General manager Chris Young tells the Rangers beat that while initial x-rays created some optimism for a six-week timeline, the surgery to repair Jung’s wrist was more … [Read more...] about Josh Jung Out Eight To Ten Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
Josh Jung Diagnosed With Fractured Wrist
Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist, the team told reporters (including Kennedi Landry of MLB.com). Jung was removed from this evening’s game against the Rays in the ninth inning after he was hit on the wrist while swinging at a pitch. Inevitably, he will be placed on the injured list, but how much time he misses depends on the … [Read more...] about Josh Jung Diagnosed With Fractured Wrist
Rangers To Promote Justin Foscue
4:15pm: Foscue has been officially recalled with Jung placed on the 10-day injured list. Rangers general manager Chris Young said Jung will undergo surgery and could be back in six weeks, per Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today. 9:59am: The Rangers will promote infield prospect and former first-round pick Justin Foscue ahead of today’s game, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’ll take the … [Read more...] about Rangers To Promote Justin Foscue
AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
A pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries. Justin Verlander spoke to reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) after a successful batting practice session against live hitters on Monday. He believes his next step will be a minor league rehab assignment. Manager Joe Espada provided a similar update, telling Brian McTaggart … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki