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Rangers' Chris Martin hits IL with shoulder impingement

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InjuryTEXJun 1, 6:35 PM EDT

Rangers' Chris Martin hits IL with shoulder impingement

The veteran reliever is sidelined with a shoulder issue, ending a recent stretch of effectiveness for the 40-year-old righty.

Texas placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder impingement, with the move backdated to May 31. Martin, who turns 40 tomorrow, posted a 2.98 ERA across 49 appearances for the Rangers last season. The IL placement is official and confirmed by the team ahead of tonight's game.

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InjuryTEXMay 31, 10:16 AM EDT

Carter, Osuna Banged Up But Day-to-Day for Rangers

Both Texas outfielders suffered minor issues Saturday but avoided serious injury designation after the Rangers' win over Kansas City.

Evan Carter and Alejandro Osuna each picked up some physical discomfort during Saturday's game against the Royals. Neither player has been placed on the injured list, and both are currently considered day-to-day. Their availability for upcoming games remains uncertain but not ruled out. The Rangers will likely monitor both players closely during the homestand.

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Royals-Rangers Lineups Set: Lugo vs Rocker on Saturday

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LineupTEXMay 30, 3:05 PM EDT

Royals-Rangers Lineups Set: Lugo vs Rocker on Saturday

Kansas City and Texas have released their starting lineups for the 3:05 PM CDT matchup at Globe Life Field on May 30.

The Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers have posted confirmed lineups for their Saturday afternoon game. Seth Lugo starts on the mound for Kansas City while Kumar Rocker takes the ball for Texas. Bobby Witt Jr. leads off for the Royals at shortstop, and Joc Pederson slots in as the Rangers DH leadoff man. The game is scheduled for 3:05 PM CDT and will air on FS1.

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Rangers Post Lineup for May 30 vs. Royals

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LineupTEXMay 30, 2:03 PM EDT

Rangers Post Lineup for May 30 vs. Royals

Texas sets its batting order for the afternoon matchup against Kansas City, with Kumar Rocker taking the ball opposite Seth Lugo.

The Rangers have announced their lineup for the May 30 game against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field, with a 3:05 p.m. CT first pitch. Joc Pederson leads off as DH, followed by Josh Jung at third and Brandon Nimmo in right field. Kumar Rocker starts for Texas while Seth Lugo takes the mound for Kansas City. The Rangers enter as -119 favorites.

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LineupTEXMay 29, 7:05 PM EDT

Royals-Rangers Lineups Set: Kolek vs Gore on May 29

Both starting lineups confirmed for the 7:05 PM CDT matchup at Globe Life Field, with Stephen Kolek facing MacKenzie Gore.

The Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers have released their full starting lineups for the May 29 game at Globe Life Field. Stephen Kolek starts on the mound for Kansas City while MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for Texas. Notable Rangers starters include Joc Pederson at DH, Josh Jung at 3B, Brandon Nimmo in RF, and Evan Carter in CF. For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. leads off at SS with Salvador Perez catching and Vinnie Pasquantino at first base.

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RosterTEXMay 29, 10:43 AM EDT

Rangers Cut Speedster Dairon Blanco After Brief Triple-A Stint

Texas has released outfielder Dairon Blanco, ending his short tenure with the organization following a waiver claim earlier this spring.

The Rangers released outfielder Dairon Blanco, who had been assigned to their Triple-A affiliate. Blanco, 33, originally joined Texas via a waiver claim in March after being designated by Kansas City. He was subsequently passed through outright waivers, meaning he was not on the 40-man roster at the time of his release. A noted speedster with a platoon-heavy track record, Blanco slashed .257/.312/.416 in 285 career MLB plate appearances with the Royals.

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LineupTEXMay 29, 9:14 AM EDT

Schumaker Absent From Dugout for Rangers-Astros Game

Texas skipper Skip Schumaker was not present for Wednesday's loss to Houston due to a personal family commitment.

Skip Schumaker missed the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on May 28 while attending his son's high school graduation. His absence from the dugout is a notable operational note for the Texas club. The Rangers have struggled with starting pitching early in games this season, contributing to their difficult first third of the year.

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RosterTEXMay 28, 10:23 PM EDT

Andrew McCutchen Released by Rangers, Headed to Free Agency

Texas placed the former MVP on release waivers following his DFA. If unclaimed, McCutchen will be free to sign with any club.

The Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment to make room for infielder Nicky Lopez, then placed him on release waivers per the MLB.com transaction log. If he goes unclaimed, McCutchen becomes a free agent. Texas remains responsible for his $1.25MM guaranteed salary, though a signing team would cover the prorated league minimum. McCutchen had signed a minor league deal with Texas during Spring Training after the Pirates did not pursue him for a fourth stint in Pittsburgh.

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LineupTEXMay 28, 7:05 PM EDT

Astros-Rangers Lineups Set: Arrighetti Faces Eovaldi at Globe Life Field

Both starting lineups and pitching matchups are confirmed for the Thursday evening game between Houston and Texas.

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers have released their full lineups for the May 28, 2026 contest at Globe Life Field. Spencer Arrighetti starts on the mound for Houston against Texas's Nathan Eovaldi. Notable Rangers starters include Joc Pederson at DH, Josh Jung at 3B, and Evan Carter in CF. For Houston, Yordan Alvarez is slotted at DH with Jeremy Pena leading off at shortstop.

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LineupTEXMay 28, 5:20 PM EDT

Ureta to Manage Rangers vs. Astros as Schumaker Attends Graduation

Skip Schumaker is absent for personal reasons on May 28, with Luis Ureta stepping in to manage Texas against Houston.

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker will not be in the dugout for the May 28 series finale against the Houston Astros due to a graduation he is attending. Luis Ureta will serve as acting manager in his place. The confirmed lineup features Joc Pederson at DH, with Nathan Eovaldi starting on the mound against Spencer Arrighetti. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Central at Globe Life Field.

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