This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rangers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
3B Josh Jung
Injury: Adductor strain
Expected return: Mid-March
Status: Went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk on the backfields in Surprise, Ariz., on March 15. Skip Schumaker said he could be in the main game against the White Sox the following day. (Last updated: March 15)
C Kyle Higashioka
Injury: Back tightness
Expected return: Mid-March
Status: Has not played since March 5 due to back spasms, but resumed taking swings on March 13. Skip Schumaker is hopeful he can return to the lineup against the White Sox on March 16. (Last updated: March 15)
INF Cody Freeman
Injury: Lumbar stress reaction
Expected return: Late March or early April
Status: Down 4-6 weeks minimum before re-evaluation. (Last updated: Feb. 21)
RHP Winston Santos (Rangers' No. 5 prospect)
Injury: Left hand fracture
Expected return: Late March, at the earliest
Status: Took a comebacker off the bat of Kyle Higashioka in batting practice and will be out for about four weeks. (Last updated: Feb. 21)
LHP Cody Bradford
Injury: Left UCL surgery
Expected return: Mid-May
Status: Has thrown multiple bullpens since the start of camp. Should be ready for a Minor League rehab assignment as the 2026 season opens. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
RHP Marc Church
Injury: Right shoulder fatigue
Expected return: TBD
Status: Continuing to rehab a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined for much of 2025. Should begin throwing bullpens before the end of camp. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
LHP Jordan Montgomery
Injury: Left UCL surgery
Expected return: Early August
Status: Signed to a Major League deal on Feb. 13, though is continuing to rehab from Tommy John surgery. Should be back on a big league mound around the Trade Deadline. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
RHP Emiliano Teodo (Rangers' No. 17 prospect)
Injury: Back soreness
Expected return: Start of Triple-A season
Status: Continuing to rehab a back injury that kept him sidelined for much of 2025. Behind in his throwing progression, but should return by the start of the Triple-A season. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 15
• RHP Alexis Díaz: Cleared waivers, sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock
• C Willie MacIver: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• RHP Jose Corniell: Optioned to Double-A Frisco
• INF Jonah Bride, INF Cameron Cauley, and RHP Gavin Collyer: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 13
• LHP Jalen Beeks: Signed one-year deal
• RHP Alexis Díaz: Designated for assignment
March 9
• RHP Michel Otañez: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• OF Dairon Blanco: Optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
March 8
• OF Dairon Blanco: Acquired via waiver claim from Royals
• LHP Jordan Montgomery: Placed on 60-day IL (recovery from Tommy John surgery)
• RHP David Davalillo and RHP Leandro Lopez: Optioned to Double-A Frisco
• RHP Ryan Lobus, RHP Eric Loomis, RHP Patrick Murphy, RHP Trey Supak, LHP Robby Ahlstrom, INF Andrew Velazquez, OF Aaron Zavala and C Cooper Johnson: Reassigned to Minor League camp