Texas Rangers Injury Update
HOUSTON — The Texas Rangers have a delicate needle to thread. They have 11 games left to play in the regular season. They have five players sidelined on the injured list who could each theoretically return between now and then.
“You know how much time you have to work with,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said before Monday’s series opener against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. “Mostly there’s a little sense of urgency with getting these guys back.”
Here’s where things stand with those five players with less than two weeks to play.
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Player Injury Updates
The Texas Rangers have several players who are currently on the injured list, but they are all working towards returning to the field before the end of the regular season. Here are the latest updates on each of these players.
RHP Tyler Mahle
The Rangers are “figuring out his gameplan this week,” Bochy said, after Mahle threw four scoreless innings in his third rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock Friday. Mahle, out since June 15 with shoulder fatigue, said Monday that he feels physically ready pitch at the major league level and doesn’t any leftover boxes to check in the minors. He threw 52 pitches in his most recent start at Round Rock, struck out six batters and allowed just one hit. Bochy said that the Rangers still have not figured out where they will slot Mahle into the rotation.
2B Marcus Semien
Semien took batting practice on the field before Monday’s game for the first time since he suffered a fracture and sprain in his left foot in an Aug. 21 game against the Kansas City Royals. The 34-year-old has not yet ruled out a regular season return and will attempt to run once he reaches the four-week mark in his recovery before Friday’s game vs. the Miami Marlins at Globe Life Field.
SS Corey Seager
Seager, out since Aug. 29 after an appendectomy, has done some “light jogging” but is still unable to swing a bat. Bochy hesitated to classify the 31-year-old as “day-to-day” but said that “each day, I think, will determine how much work we can do with him.”
LHP Danny Coulombe
The 35-year-old traveled with the Rangers to Houston and could be activated before Tuesday’s game. He pitched two scoreless innings at Double-A Round Rock Friday and Sunday as he works his way back from shoulder fatigue.
OF Sam Haggerty
The Rangers have “backed off” Haggerty’s ramp up after one minor league rehab game because he re-irritated his ankle. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 17 with left ankle inflammation and has only played in 17 second-half games due to it. Bochy said that Haggerty will be held out until Wednesday and didn’t rule out a regular season return.
Impact on the Team
The return of these players could have a significant impact on the team’s performance in the remaining games of the regular season. With a little over a week left to play, every game counts, and having these players back in the lineup could make a big difference.
The Rangers are currently fighting for a playoff spot, and the return of these injured players could be just what they need to secure a spot in the postseason. The team has been working hard to stay in contention, and the addition of these players could give them the boost they need to make a push for the playoffs.
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Conclusion
The Texas Rangers are working hard to get their injured players back on the field before the end of the regular season. With several players currently on the injured list, the team is facing a delicate balancing act as they try to get everyone back and ready to play. The return of these players could have a significant impact on the team’s performance, and fans are eagerly awaiting their return to the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many games do the Texas Rangers have left to play in the regular season?
A: The Texas Rangers have 11 games left to play in the regular season.
Q: Which players are currently on the injured list for the Texas Rangers?
A: The Texas Rangers have five players currently on the injured list: RHP Tyler Mahle, 2B Marcus Semien, SS Corey Seager, LHP Danny Coulombe, and OF Sam Haggerty.
Q: When can we expect to see these players return to the field?
A: The return of these players is uncertain, but the team is working hard to get them back on the field before the end of the regular season. Some players, like Mahle and Coulombe, may return sooner rather than later, while others, like Semien and Seager, may take a bit longer.
Q: How can I stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates on the Texas Rangers?
A: You can stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates on the Texas Rangers by checking out The Dallas Morning News or signing up for their Rangers newsletter.
