Latest Rangers injuries & transactions

August 16th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right triceps fatigue
Expected return: TBD
Status: Played catch on Aug. 16 and "feels really good," manager Skip Schumaker said, after receiving good news on his Aug. 14 MRI. Unlikely to make his next scheduled start on Aug. 19. (Last updated: Aug. 16) More >>

3B
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: July 25 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 22)
Expected return: August
Status: Tested out his calf by running on Aug. 16, which could lead to defensive drills in the coming days. Has been hitting and throwing. (Last updated: Aug. 16) More >>

C
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: June 6 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 3)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Played in his fourth rehab game for Triple-A Round Rock on Aug. 15, catching seven innings. "Hopefully he’ll be ready soon," manager Skip Schumaker said on Aug. 16. (Last updated: Aug. 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right ankle arthroscopic surgery
IL date: June 21 (retroactive to June 19, transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 9)
Expected return: August
Status: Pitched 2 2/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Aug. 13, striking out three with one hit and one walk. Might not require another rehab start, depending on Jacob deGrom's status. (Last updated: Aug. 15) More >>

C
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: July 21 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Went for imaging again on Aug. 11 and will begin a throwing program soon. (Last updated: Aug. 12) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left rotator cuff inflammation
IL date: April 23 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 31)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Expected to begin throwing off a mound soon. (Last updated: Aug. 12)

RHP
Injury: Right posterior elbow inflammation
IL date: Aug. 10 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 9)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt discomfort while playing catch on Aug. 9 and underwent imaging. Experienced dip in velocity during last start on Aug. 7. Club is cautiously optimistic Eovaldi could miss minimum time. (Last updated: Aug. 10) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: July 21 (15-day IL, transferred to 60-day IL on July 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw 35 pitches in one inning in a July 20 loss to the White Sox and landed on the injured list the following day. (Last updated: July 29)

LHP
Injury: Lower back spasms
IL date: June 11 (retroactive to June 10, transferred to 60-day IL on July 10)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Elbow flared up during rehab assignment and elected to have surgery. Will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. (Last updated: July 4)

OF
Injury: Multiple fractures on right hand
IL date: June 14 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 19)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered multiple fractures on the pinkie finger of his right hand after being hit by a pitch in June 13 game in Boston. (Last updated: June 14)

RHP
Injury: Right intercostal strain
IL date: April 5 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Reached 97 mph in one inning of a rehab appearance with Triple-A Round Rock on April 23 but experienced a setback and has been shut down. (Last updated: May 9)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 15
• RHP : Activated from 15-day IL
• LHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 14
• INF/OF : Recalled from Triple-A Round Rock
• LHP : Selected from Triple-A Round Rock
• INF/OF : Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 13
• INF : Assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock

Aug. 11
• OF : Contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock
• INF : Designated for assignment

Aug. 10
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 9) with right posterior elbow inflammation
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Round Rock