Kyle Higashioka Begins Triple-A Rehab Assignment, Goes 1-for-5
Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka is on a rehab assignment with Texas's Triple-A affiliate, going 1-for-5 in his first game back.
Kyle Higashioka is working his way back. The Rangers catcher began a rehab assignment with Texas's Triple-A affiliate and went 1-for-5 in his first game, per Kennedi Landry at MLB.com.
One hit in five at-bats is a data point, not a verdict — rehab assignments exist precisely to answer the questions a box score can't. What remains unconfirmed is any timetable for a potential return to the active roster.
Why it matters
With the Rangers active in roster construction in recent days, getting a catcher back from a rehab assignment would give the club another option behind the plate as the season winds down. Whether Higashioka's stint moves quickly or requires more time in Triple-A is the thread worth watching.
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