ARLINGTON -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, who got the start at DH on Friday, left the series opener against the Twins with an apparent right hand injury.
Jung was hit by a 94.6 mph four-seamer from Joe Ryan on the hand/wrist. He took his base and manager Skip Schumaker and a trainer went out to check on him. Jung initially stayed in the game to run the bases and ended up scoring, but did not return to the plate the next turn through the order.
He underwent X-rays and will be evaluated further.
Alejandro Osuna pinch-hit for Jung in the third inning.
Jung has been one of the Rangers' most valuable hitters this season, hitting .299 with 12 homers and an .827 OPS in 104 games. He missed 46 games with a calf injury, but has hit .341 games since being activated from the injured list on Sept. 12.
Jung missed much of the 2024 season after being hit on the right wrist with a pitch during the first week of the season. The fracture ultimately required multiple surgeries.