Nicky Lopez exits Rangers game with left ankle/heel injury
The Rangers infielder left mid-game due to a left ankle/heel issue but is optimistic about playing Sunday.
Nicky Lopez departed a game against the Twins after suffering a left ankle/heel injury. He did not finish the contest, raising short-term availability questions. Lopez expressed confidence he would be ready to play by Sunday, suggesting the injury is not considered severe. The Rangers will likely monitor him over the next day before making a roster decision.
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Josh Jung fractures right hand, clouding Rangers' final AL West push
Jung sustained a right-hand fracture after being hit by a Joe Ryan pitch Friday, per Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors, and is not expected to play again this regular season.
Josh Jung exits Rangers game after pitch strikes right wrist
Josh Jung left a Texas Rangers game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry, with his availability uncertain.
Joc Pederson IL'd with left hand fracture
The Rangers outfielder lands on the injured list after suffering a left hand fracture, with hopes of returning for the postseason.
Pederson IL'd With Fractured Hand, Could Return for Wild Card
The Rangers placed DH Joc Pederson on the 10-day IL with a left hand fracture, ruling him out for the final week of the regular season.
Rangers Post Lineup for Sept 22 Showdown vs Mets
Texas opens a critical 6-game final stretch with MacKenzie Gore on the mound against New York's Sean Manaea at Globe Life Field.
Rangers enter final six games in first place at 78-78, but Wild Card path nearly closed
Texas leads the AL West by one game over Houston at 78-78, per Yahoo Sports, but the Wild Card route is effectively gone — leaving the division title as the only road to October.