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Jung undergoes surgery on fractured thumb
OAKLAND -- Rookie third baseman Josh Jung had surgery on his fractured left thumb on Wednesday and could miss approximately six weeks. Jung's procedure, which included installing a plate and screws to stabilize the fracture, was performed by Dr. Don Sheridan in Scottsdale, Ariz. The plan is for Jung to
Jung fractures left thumb, placed on injured list
ARLINGTON -- Third baseman Josh Jung has been a mainstay of the Rangers’ lineup ever since joining it late last season, evolving into a leading candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year award this year. But the left thumb fracture he sustained Sunday could cause his biggest setback
Rangers down an All-Star as Heim (wrist) lands on IL
SAN DIEGO -- All-Star catcher Jonah Heim landed on the injured list on Friday because of a left wrist tendon strain. Heim left the Rangers’ matchup against the Astros on Wednesday with left wrist soreness after swinging and missing at a curveball from Framber Valdez in the fourth inning. “I
Seager heads to IL with right thumb sprain
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have already gone without star shortstop Corey Seager for a month this season, and they will have to go a couple more weeks once again. Seager landed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in 2023, this time with a right thumb sprain, the
deGrom discusses UCL repair, timeline for return
ARLINGTON -- Jacob deGrom watched the last three games of the Rangers’ homestand in an unusual place. The Texas ace, just a week removed from surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm, looked on from the bullpen at Globe Life Field. deGrom's procedure was performed
deGrom to have surgery on torn UCL in right elbow
ARLINGTON -- Fighting through tears as he addressed the media on Tuesday evening, Jacob deGrom expressed his frustration with his unfortunate situation. deGrom's Rangers tenure was dealt a significant blow on Tuesday with the announcement that the two-time Cy Young Award winner will undergo surgery to repair a tear in
deGrom transferred to 60-day IL as timeline pushed back
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers were well aware of the risks when signing Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal in December. And while the risks were worth it, they have manifested themselves early in the right-hander’s Texas tenure as the club announced on Monday that deGrom had been moved
Kumar Rocker has torn ligament, to undergo TJ surgery
ARLINGTON -- Rangers right-handed pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced on Tuesday. The surgery will be performed by team physician Dr. Keith Meister later this week. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets
'Nobody wants this': deGrom frustrated by trip to IL
ARLINGTON -- Jacob deGrom is understandably and obviously frustrated. The Rangers ace landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with right elbow inflammation, which caused him to leave his last start in the middle of the fourth inning. “I’m definitely frustrated,” he said on Sunday. “I want to be
deGrom placed on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers placed ace Jacob deGrom on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, general manager Chris Young announced on Saturday. During Friday's 5-2 win over the Yankees at Globe Life Field, deGrom exited in the fourth inning due to what the club announced postgame as right
deGrom exits start with forearm tightness
ARLINGTON -- For the second time in three starts, Rangers ace Jacob deGrom left in the middle of an outing due to injury concerns. During Friday's 5-2 win over the Yankees, deGrom exited in the fourth inning due to what the club announced postgame as right forearm tightness. “It’s just
deGrom (wrist) exits after 4 hitless innings: 'I'm not too concerned'
KANSAS CITY -- Jacob deGrom showcased his overpowering stuff while pitching four hitless innings against the Royals on Monday, but then he was suddenly lifted from his first road start as the ace of the Rangers’ staff. In a precautionary move, deGrom didn’t come out for the fifth because of
Seager (left hamstring) heads to IL, out at least 4 weeks
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers' fears were confirmed on Wednesday, when general manager Chris Young announced that shortstop Corey Seager was heading to the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring. He's expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. After reaching base twice in Tuesday
Shoulder surgery sidelines Odorizzi for entire '23 season
CHICAGO -- Just a week into the season, the Rangers' pitching staff has already taken a hit on the injury front. Texas right-hander Jake Odorizzi underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right shoulder on Wednesday and will miss the entire season, general manager Chris Young announced. The procedure was
deGrom, Eovaldi get healthy dose of throwing sessions
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- After a spring of health questions surrounding the Rangers’ pitching staff, good news came to Texas camp on Monday morning when Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi -- both experiencing left side tightness -- faced Double-A and Triple-A hitters from Royals affiliates at the Surprise Recreation Complex. deGrom
deGrom 'really good,' hits 100 mph in BP
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- On a crisp and sunny Wednesday morning, all the attention from Rangers players, coaches and front-office members was on ace right-hander Jacob deGrom throwing in a batting practice session at Nolan Ryan practice field in Surprise. deGrom feels like he could be ready by Opening Day, especially
deGrom 'very aggravated,' but downplays left side issue
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers ace Jacob deGrom stood in front of his locker in Texas’ clubhouse and smiled as if nothing happened and it was a normal first day of camp. For him, it might as well have been, even after the somewhat disappointing news that left side tightness has
deGrom (tight side) delayed as a precaution
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers ace Jacob deGrom ran into his first speed bump on Wednesday, the first day of spring camp. General manager Chris Young said Wednesday that deGrom felt "a little tightness" in his left side during his bullpen session a couple days earlier. With Arizona temps in the
Dunning to have surgery for nagging hip injury
ARLINGTON -- Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, general manager Chris Young announced on Saturday. Both Dunning and Young said it was something that had been bothering the 27-year-old throughout the season and possibly prevented him from being
Injury ends Gray's night, raises questions
ARLINGTON -- Prior to Monday night’s matchup with the Orioles, Rangers manager Chris Woodward spoke highly of Jon Gray's recent stretch (a 2.65 ERA in 11 starts since June 1) and how well the right-hander has pitched when healthy. Unfortunately, the clean bill of health didn’t last much longer. In
Garver to have season-ending forearm surgery
ARLINGTON -- Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery to repair an injured flexor tendon in his right forearm on Monday morning. “Yes that is true,” Garver said following Texas’ 6-5 win over the Twins on Friday night at Globe Life Field. Surgery has felt like an
Gray returns to 10-day IL with knee sprain
SEATTLE -- After losing to the Mariners on Tuesday night, Rangers starter Jon Gray said he couldn’t wait to make his next start. Unfortunately for Texas, he’ll have to wait a little bit longer. The Rangers announced Thursday that Gray sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in
Rangers place Jon Gray (blister) on injured list
TORONTO -- The Rangers announced Saturday that they have placed right-handed pitcher Jon Gray on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger blister and recalled right-hander Spencer Patton from Triple-A Round Rock. Gray took a no-decision in Friday night’s season opener at Toronto, when he faced the minimum
Rangers prospect Jung out 6 months after shoulder surgery
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers third-base prospect Josh Jung underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, general manager Chris Young announced. Jung is the No. 2 prospect in Texas' system, according to MLB Pipeline, and No. 48 overall. The rehab process is expected to take