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Rangers install Rocker as fifth starter, lock in McCutchen on roster
sports19 days ago

Rangers install Rocker as fifth starter, lock in McCutchen on roster

Texas Rangers name Kumar Rocker their fifth starter, moving Jacob Latz to the bullpen, and confirm Andrew McCutchen, Sam Haggerty, and Ezequiel Duran on the roster with Mark Canha likely not added unless injured. Evan Carter is the primary center fielder with Wyatt Langford backing him on days off; 25 of 26 spots are set, and the final bullpen spot will come from Carter Baumler, Josh Sborz, or Luis Curvelo, with Baumler’s Rule 5 status complicating the decision.

Cutch Lands on Rangers Opening Day as Rocker Grabs No. 5 Starter
sports19 days ago

Cutch Lands on Rangers Opening Day as Rocker Grabs No. 5 Starter

Veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen makes the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster, adding veteran depth to a right-handed balance in the lineup, while Kumar Rocker wins the fifth starter job over Jacob Latz. Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber were cut from the roster, and Latz will begin in a bullpen role. Rocker joins a rotation with Jack Leiter, Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and MacKenzie Gore, forming a potentially elite but injury-prone group.

Rangers Place Mahle on IL, Recall Rocker Amid Pitching Challenges
sports10 months ago

Rangers Place Mahle on IL, Recall Rocker Amid Pitching Challenges

The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder fatigue and recalled Kumar Rocker to start in his place, amid ongoing injury issues affecting their starting rotation. Mahle's recent shoulder discomfort and workload raise concerns, especially given his history of shoulder injuries and recent Tommy John surgery, leaving the team to rely on a makeshift rotation during a busy schedule.

Rangers' No. 3 pick Kumar Rocker to undergo Tommy John surgery.
sports2 years ago

Rangers' No. 3 pick Kumar Rocker to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers' pitching prospect Kumar Rocker, who was selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, needs Tommy John surgery due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The injury is expected to sideline him for the rest of 2023 and part of the 2024 season. Rocker was previously drafted by the New York Mets in 2021 but never agreed to terms after his physical reportedly raised issues with his throwing elbow.

Kumar Rocker undergoes Tommy John surgery after Mets draft controversy.
sports2 years ago

Kumar Rocker undergoes Tommy John surgery after Mets draft controversy.

Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker, who was drafted by the New York Mets in 2021 but not signed due to concerns over his elbow, will undergo Tommy John surgery this week after suffering an acute injury. Rocker pitched for the Tri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League in 2022 before being picked No. 3 overall by the Rangers in last year’s draft. He had a 3.86 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 28 innings across six starts for Single-A Hickory this season. The Mets received a compensatory first-round pick in the 2022 draft after not signing Rocker.

Kumar Rocker of Texas Rangers to undergo Tommy John surgery.
sports2 years ago

Kumar Rocker of Texas Rangers to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers' pitching prospect Kumar Rocker, the third overall pick in the 2022 draft, will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn ligament in his right elbow, causing him to miss the rest of this season and the start of the 2024 season. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Rocker was 28-10 with a 2.89 ERA over 42 games from 2019 to '21 at Vanderbilt and received a $5.2 million bonus after signing with the Rangers in 2022.

Kumar Rocker's season ends with Tommy John surgery.
sports2 years ago

Kumar Rocker's season ends with Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker, who was drafted third overall last year, will undergo Tommy John surgery after suffering a torn elbow ligament just six starts into his professional career. The surgery will keep him out until the second half of the 2024 season. The injury had nothing to do with previous concerns about his shoulder. Rocker had been close to a promotion at the time of the injury, having compiled a 2.70 ERA and struck out 37 with just six walks in 23 innings.

Rangers' No. 3 pick Kumar Rocker to undergo Tommy John surgery.
sports2 years ago

Rangers' No. 3 pick Kumar Rocker to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker, the No. 3 pick in the 2022 MLB draft, will undergo Tommy John surgery after suffering an "acute" injury to his elbow ligament. The injury was not related to anything Texas had seen in his previous medical exams. Rocker did not sign with the New York Mets as the No. 10 pick in the 2021 draft because the team walked away after it saw something it did not like in his physical. These days, Tommy John surgery typically comes with a 14-18 month rehab and teams tend to be on the conservative side with their top pitching prospects.

Kumar Rocker's season cut short by Tommy John surgery.
sports2 years ago

Kumar Rocker's season cut short by Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery after sustaining a torn ligament in his right elbow during a recent game. Despite the injury, the Rangers' general manager is confident in the team's decision to select Rocker in the 2021 MLB Draft. Rocker had been pitching for High-A Hickory and was the Rangers' No. 9 prospect. He is expected to return to the mound in the second half of the 2024 season.