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The Texas Rangers signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a one-year deal and designated outfielder/DH Andrew McCutchen for assignment, a roster reshuffle built around Lopez’s defensive flexibility while McCutchen’s rough hitting earned him a DFA; the move could open playing time for Justin Foscue at DH/1B, but it also raises questions about potential continued absences of Corey Seager or Josh Smith.
The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment and signed utility infielder Nicky Lopez to a major-league contract, with Lopez starting at second base against the Houston Astros. McCutchen, who had a Spring Training minor-league deal and opened the season as the DH, went with a .192 average and 1 home run in 83 plate appearances, marking a fourth straight year of declining production.
Houston routed Texas 9-0 as the Rangers’ offense and pitching stagnated, prompting tongue-in-cheek speculation about the Rangers no-hitting the Astros only to lose. The piece highlights a “combination no-hitter” by Imai, Okert and Santa, contrasts it with Rangers’ injuries and lineup churn, and notes the season-long grind and the AL West’s uneven play, while hopeful that the next game may improve.
Texas Rangers overcome a rocky middle from Jack Leiter and pull off a ninth-inning comeback to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Denver. The late rally included catcher’s interference to start the frame, a passed ball, and a go-ahead single by Josh Jung, with Jake Burger and Ezequiel Duran contributing earlier hits. The win finishes the road trip 3-3, leaves Texas one game under .500, and places them in the WC3 playoff spot.
The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 15) with lower back inflammation, recalling Michael Helman. Seager is hitting .179/.286/.353 this season and underwent an MRI with a specialist visit; a return in about a week is possible. With Seager out and Josh Smith on the IL, Texas has used Ezequiel Durán at short and Justin Foscue at second, though Foscue is slumping in a small sample. The club may lean on Helman or other in-house options while Seager recovers.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is headed to the club’s back specialist as he misses time with a back issue and MRI results are pending; the 32-year-old is slumping to a .179/.286/.353 line over 182 plate appearances with a 0-for-27 skid, while Ezequiel Duran has filled in at shortstop.
Texas Rangers erased a 6-5 deficit with four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Oakland A's 9-6 in windy conditions at Sacramento, with Cal Quantrill earning the win in his Rangers debut as the club moves back above .500 and into first place heading to Seattle.
Veteran Mark Canha has been granted his release from the Rangers’ minor league contract after requesting to pursue other big‑league opportunities; the Rangers kept him in extended spring training near Scottsdale but ultimately chose Andrew McCutchen for the final roster spot. Canha, 37, impressed in spring (.286/.318/.500) but hasn’t played official games recently, and his last season with the Royals yielded a .212/.272/.265 line (49 wRC+), suggesting that an immediate MLB opportunity may be unlikely though minor league offers could be available.
The Texas Rangers unveiled the One Riot, One Ranger statue at Globe Life Field, modeled on Jay Banks, a Ranger who helped block desegregation in 1956; its display rekindled outrage in Dallas–Fort Worth's Black community, with calls for its removal and questions about the Rangers’ ties to a painful civil rights era, while MLB and team officials offered limited commentary and community leaders plan discussions.
Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford left Friday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers with tightness in his right quad and will undergo an MRI, with the injury described as minor and an expected 2-3 day absence, not placing him on the injured list, and he could pinch hit tomorrow.
The Texas Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 to take 2 of 3 in the series. MacKenzie Gore was dominant at times, striking out seven and showing electric stuff, but he walked three and hit Bohm with the bases loaded to end his day after six innings. Carter Baumler struggled with command, issuing multiple walks as the bullpen shuffled through. The Rangers’ offense supported Gore with Nimmo, Seager, McCutchen and Langford contributing key hits and runs, including a 5-0 lead built by an early barrage. The win sets up Monday’s game in Baltimore with Jack Leiter expected to provide innings for Texas.
The Texas Rangers will carry Rule 5 right-hander Carter Baumler on their Opening Day roster, with manager Skip Schumaker delivering the news via a mid-game mound visit that his client had made the team. Baumler, 24, has battled injuries (Tommy John and shoulder surgery) but impressed this spring, posting 9 1/3 shutout innings with strong strikeout and ground-ball rates. If he remains on the major-league roster all season, Texas gains five years of control plus three minor option years; if he’s sent to the minors at any point, he would clear waivers and the Orioles could reclaim him for a nominal sum. Baumler’s workload history and spring performance give him a real chance to stick in the Texas bullpen for now.
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.
Texas signs veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, where his right-handed bat could serve as bench depth and a platoon option alongside Joc Pederson in the outfield.
The Texas Rangers unveiled a 12-foot bronze statue, 'One Riot, One Ranger,' at Globe Life Field in Arlington, reviving a figure that stood at Dallas Love Field for decades before its 2020 removal amid controversy sparked by a book detailing brutality and racism in the Ranger history; officials say the organization acknowledges difficult history while honoring the service of many Rangers, and the statue will greet fans at the left-field concourse.