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Rangers Injury Report Jonathan Hernández (low-grade UCL sprain): An MRI revealed the injury after his last live BP session. He will be shut down for four weeks (READ MORE on Hernándezs injury). Willie Calhoun (groin tightness): Calhoun felt it after Mondays game against the Cubs. The Rangers dont believe its serious enough to warrant an MRI at this point, but they will be cautious with him for the next few days. Brett Martin (lower-back tightness): Martin was scratched from last Saturdays gam...

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Feb 26, 2021 Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward has announced the first four starters when Cactus League action begins Sunday. When the Rangers and Royals meet at Surprise Stadium, Wes Benjamin will be the first to take the ball for Texas. "Hes started for us. Hes been here. He absolutely deserves it," Woodward said. In reality, getting the nod to start the first game of Cactus League action isnt a true revelation of how the rotation will look come April 1 when the games count. Benjamin will ...

Feb 22, 2021 With full squad workouts now underway in Surprise, the Texas Rangers are gearing up for Cactus League action beginning on Sunday afternoon. Here is the latest out of Rangers camp in Arizona - featuring an addition to the pitching staff. Rangers Roster Moves After being designated for assignment last Tuesday, RHP Jimmy Herget has been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock. He will remain in major league camp. Another addition to big league camp is 2020 first-round pick Justin Fos...

Feb 18, 2021 The Texas Rangers have a number of young pitchers in camp, and there are a number of spots open for competition.  The starting rotation has multiple spots up for grabs with several pitchers gunning for a spot. Regarding the bullpen, the back end seems to be taken care of with the return of a healthy José Leclerc and the emergence of Jonathan Hernández as a legitimate setup option. However, injuries have already affected a couple of relief options in camp. Demarcus Evans is deali...

Feb 19, 2021 With the return of a healthy José Leclerc, one might think he would fit right back in as the closer for the Texas Rangers. But the Rangers are suggesting we keep thinking ... With fans and media restricted from watching Texas Rangers workouts in Surprise, were taking you closer to the action with the latest updates from camp. Visa Delays RHP José Leclerc: arriving today in camp and will undergo COVID-19 intake testing LHP Joely Rodríguez: arriving today in camp and will undergo ...

share-square-569683 The Rangers 2020 Award Show honored seven members of the organization for their performance on and off the field during the season. This years ceremony was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and aired on FOX Sports Southwest Friday at 6 p.m. CT. Hosted by FSSW broadcasters Emily Jones and John Rhadigan, the Texas Rangers Virtual Awards Show featured seven presentations honoring individuals for their accomplishments in 2020, based on voting from the Dallas-Fort Worth...

December 31st, 2020 share-square-1014142 Here are five questions surrounding the Rangers and how manager Chris Woodward has assessed the issues at this point in the offseason. Do the Rangers need to find another third baseman, or can Elvis Andrus win that job? Where it stands: Andrus has been the Rangers starting shortstop for 11 years. Now Texas is committed to moving Isiah Kiner-Falefa from third to shortstop. That means Andrus would seem to be the leading candidate to play third, but the Ran...