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Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter, rehabbing from ankle surgery, has been temporarily shut down because of biceps soreness, delaying a potential return and forcing Texas to reevaluate his role and rotation as they cope with Nathan Eovaldi on the IL and a tight AL West race.
Jacob deGrom became the 95th pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, doing so in his 272nd game and 1,661st inning and becoming the second-fastest to the milestone by both metrics, as he struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over the Nationals in Arlington, Texas. The longtime Met and two-time Cy Young winner has battled injuries, including a second Tommy John surgery, but his 2026 milestone underscores his lasting dominance and his place among baseball’s elite, even as his season this year has been tough.
The Texas Rangers activated left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL and designated Nolan Kingham for assignment to clear a 40-man spot; Montgomery is returning from Tommy John surgery and will be used in the bullpen as Texas lines up its rotation around deGrom, Eovaldi, Gore, Rocker and Bradford, while Kingham heads to waivers after a brief stint with the club.
Texas Rangers activated left-hander Cody Bradford from the 60-day injured list after his elbow UCL/internal brace rehab, adding a healthy arm to a rotation hit by injuries. Bradford, 28, posted a 3.54 ERA over 76 1/3 innings in 2024–25 and gradually built up his workload in rehab; he’s expected to start upon return, with Cal Quantrill shifting back to a swing role as the club continues to deploy a deep, flexible rotation alongside deGrom, Eovaldi and Rocker (and Leiter’s status).
Texas Rangers are open to trading controllable starters MacKenzie Gore and Nathan Eovaldi, weighing whether to sell or make modest buys to balance payroll with their playoff hopes; Gore is easier to move due to arbitration control and a modest salary, while Eovaldi’s $25M salary and no-trade clause complicate a deal, with Jacob Latz seen as less likely to move.
Texas ace Jacob deGrom declined to waive his no-trade clause, effectively keeping him with the Rangers as trade discussions cooled. Texas leaned against selling, though they explored moves involving players like Seager and Eovaldi and even swung a minor trade for Adam Macko. Seager has only partial no-trade protection, while deGrom’s remaining $37M next year on a five-year, $185M deal and his injury history make any deal complex. A rumored Braves interest did not result in a deal.
With the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline near, the Texas Rangers pull off a two-for-two by acquiring Chase Silseth and Logan O'Hoppe from the Los Angeles Angels for infield prospect Angel Arredondo, with O'Hoppe slated for Triple-A after the deal. In a separate move, the Red Sox shipped Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals and received Curtis Mead, while marquee names such as Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller remain in play as contenders reshape for the stretch run.
Corey Seager is nearing a minor league rehab assignment after back inflammation sidelined him since late June, with live BP sessions planned as Texas weighs lineup depth ahead of the trade deadline. Jordan Montgomery appears close to a majors return after rehab outings, giving the Rangers another rotation option, while Cody Bradford continues to build up from elbow surgery with a couple more rehab starts likely. Together, the trio could bolster Texas’s playoff push as they evaluate pitching and offensive needs toward August.
The Seattle Mariners were routed 7-1 by the Texas Rangers after starter Bryan Woo allowed three first-inning runs and the Rangers kept adding; Seattle managed only five hits, with their lone run coming in the fifth on J.P. Crawford's RBI double following Luke Raley’s single. Texas bullpen shut Seattle down late, and the loss leaves Seattle in third in the division as Houston won, underscoring a frustrating stretch for the Mariners.
Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung on the injured list with a right calf strain and recalled Josh Smith to bolster infield depth as the Rangers host Seattle in a pivotal AL West series. Jung is having a strong season (.294/.361/.441, 9 HR in 396 PA) but carries a -12 DRS at third this year, while Smith brings defensive improvement at the hot corner (9 DRS in 178 career games) though he’s struggled this year (70 wRC+ in 23 Triple-A games).
Texas Rangers drafted Massachusetts prep left-hander Brody Bumila with the 89th overall pick (Round 3) of the 2026 MLB Draft. Bumila is a 6'9", 255-pound lefty from Bishop Feehan HS who has flashed a 100 mph fastball with extension, but carries UCL damage and recently had internal brace surgery; he needs to refine command and improve slider and changeup. Previously viewed as a likely first-round talent before the injury, Bumila is committed to Texas but is expected to sign if drafted in Round 3, and his athleticism and pitching aptitude give him upside if health and development cooperate.
Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will not start this weekend after exiting Tuesday’s game with a mild left glute strain and may require an injured-list stint; a final call will come after a few rehab days. If he misses time, Texas could turn to depth options such as Cal Quantrill, Jose Corniell, or Jordan Montgomery to fill the rotation.
Texas Rangers place Corey Seager on the injured list after he departed a game with back pain (his third IL stint this season). Josh Smith was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock as Seager’s brief return ends, and Texas shifts Duran, Smith and rookie Cameron Cauley at shortstop while leading the AL West toward the All-Star break.
Texas Rangers place Wyatt Langford on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and recall Evan Carter from the IL; Carter, who had been out since June 12, went 2-for-2 with a homer and a walk in his lone rehab game for Frisco, while Langford had been red-hot since returning from a forearm injury, slashing .278/.324/.500 in 173 plate appearances; no timetable for Langford’s return is provided.
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and activated outfielder Evan Carter to take his roster spot.