Elvis Andrus Activated From Disabled List Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) was activated from the disabled list Monday. Andrus has been out since he was hit by a pitch from Angels reliever Keynan Middleton back in April. Expect the Rangers to be somewhat hesitant starting Andrus everyday initially. However, it should not be long until the star shortstop is playing […]

Robinson Chirinos Back In Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos is back in the Texas Rangers lineup Sunday afternoon. Chirinos missed Friday's game due to a suspension and then received an extra day off Saturday. Chirinos should now resume his role as the Rangers primary catcher, with Jose Trevino serving as his backup. The right-handed hitter is having a tough […]

Nomar Mazara Returns Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (wrist) will return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the last two games. Mazara has been the breakout star of the Rangers this season, with 14 home runs and a .260 batting average. Mazara has had a decent amount of success against right-handed pitchers this season, with a .205 […]

Yovani Gallardo Starting Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo will take the mound for the Rangers for the first time this season on Sunday. The Rangers had to make a decision on Gallardo by last Friday or risk him opting out of his contract. Gallardo somewhat forced the Rangers hand by pitching well at Triple-A. In 49 2/3 […]

Elvis Andrus Likely To Be Activated Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday. Prior to be activated Andrus is being transferred to Triple-A for the weekend. Interestingly, this is the first time Andrus will play at Triple-A, having moved directly from Double-A to the majors in 2009. Andrus has been hitting .056 […]

Carlos Perez Placed On Disabled List

Texas Rangers catcher Carlos Perez was placed on the disabled list Saturday. Perez sprained his ankle on a play at the plate Friday. Perez has struggled in 2018, hitting .159 in 68 plate appearances as the Rangers backup catcher. Perez had very limited fantasy value prior to the injury, and in any leagues he was […]

Mike Minor Should Be Avoided Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor is a pitcher to avoid in DFS formats Saturday. This season, Minor has a 5.65 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings. Minor faces off against the Colorado Rockies, who scored eight run in the game Friday. Minor has faced the Rockies eight times previously, six starts and […]

Jose Trevino Could Remain With The Rangers

Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino could see some extended time on the major league roster. Trevino was added to the roster Friday, as cover for the suspended Robinson Chirinos. The 25-year old catcher came into the game Friday when Carlos Perez was injured, going 0-for-4 in his major league debut. Dependent on how Perez feels […]

Carlos Perez Sprains Ankle Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Carlos Perez sustained a sprained ankle on a play at the plate Friday. Perez was playing due to the one game suspension handed to Robinson Chirinos. The X-rays on Perez's ankle came back negative but he was still seen wearing a boot after the game. The Rangers will find out more Saturday […]

Yohander Mendez Hit Hard Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez had a terrible first career start Friday. Mendez lasted just three innings, surrendering six earned runs, with two walks while striking out just one hitter. The Rangers gave Mendez a five run lead in the bottom of the first, but things fell apart quickly for the rookie in the […]

Matt Moore To Pitch Out Of Bullpen

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Moore will pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future. Moore has been moved to make room for Yohander Mendez, who will make his first career start Friday. With the Rangers now looking towards the future, it appears Moore is unlikely to be part of that future, at least […]

Yohander Mendez A High-Risk, Low-Reward DFS Play Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez makes for a risky option in DFS on Friday. Despite facing a team that ranks ninth in strikeouts this season, Mendez is unlikely to take full advantage. The young left-handed pitcher has rarely struck out a batter per inning at any stage of the minor leagues. In 10 starts […]

Hanser Alberto Optioned To Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Hanser Alberto has been optioned to Triple-A. Alberto was added to the major league roster when Doug Fister was placed on the disabled list. Even when he has been on the major league roster, Alberto has struggled to get regular plate appearances. Alberto has hit well at Triple-A with a .315 batting […]

Adrian Beltre Plays Back-To-Back Days At Third

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre played the field for two days running for the first time since his return from the disabled list. Playing in a National League park, the Rangers did not have the designated hitter spot available. Therefore, if they wanted Beltre in the lineup both days, he had to play the […]

Nomar Mazara Returned To Rangers Lineup Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (illness) was back in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. Mazara was 0-for-5 with one strikeout in his return, but the fact the Rangers chose to put him out there is a good sign. With the Rangers having a day off Thursday, it would have been easy for them to give […]

Matt Moore's Future Is In Doubt

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Moore has his future in doubt. Mike Minor has had his start pushed back to Saturday, and nothing has been set in stone regarding when Moore will make his next start. Moore has had a horrific 2018 so far, with a 7.88 ERA in 12 starts and one relief appearance. […]

Julio Pablo Martinez Getting Promoted Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez will be promoted to Single-A short season Spokane on Friday. This may come as a surprise for many, who thought Martinez could play anywhere up to Double-A when the Rangers promoted him. Martinez has been playing in the Dominican Summer League, where he has a .409 batting average, .373 […]

Yovani Gallardo Decision Due Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo could opt-out of his Triple-A contract with the Rangers on Friday. Unless the Rangers add the right-handed pitcher to their 40-man roster, he could choose to walk away and try his luck elsewhere. Given the state that the Rangers rotation has been in this season it seems likely they […]

Nomar Mazara Scratched With Flu-Like Symptoms

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara was scratched Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms. There did not appear to be huge amounts of concern for Mazara, who should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Mazara has been having an impressive season, with 14 home runs and a .265 batting average in 281 plate appearances. The young […]

Johnny Field Available Off Bench Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field had an MRI after tweaking his knee on an awkward play Sunday. However, Field will be available off the bench Tuesday and should be back in the lineup soon. Field is having a solid first season in the majors with six home runs, three steals and a .256 batting […]

Adeiny Hechavarria to Continue Rehab at Charlotte

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) will make another rehab start at High-A Charlotte. Hechavarria failed to register a hit in his first start, but felt fine and just did not have his timing quite right. Prior to his injury, Hechavarria was hitting .272 with two home runs. However, he will be in a […]

Elvis Andrus To Begin Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Monday. Andrus, who has been sidelined since since April 11, could be in line for a return late this week or early next week if all goes well. Andrus will be hoping to demonstrate that his power breakout in 2017 was not […]

Chris Archer Suffers Setback

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) felt soreness the last two days and will not throw a simulated game Monday as planned. Archer's recovery is on hold for now as the Rays assess him. It does not seem that this will be a major setback for Archer, but it likely means we will […]

Daniel Robertson Expects To Return After 10 Days

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Daniel Robertson says his hamstring strain is the "mildest of the mild." Robertson expects his stay on the 10-day disabled list to be limited to just those 10 days. When Robertson returns, the Rays will have some interesting questions to answer. With Matt Duffy, Joey Wendle, Christian Arroyo, Adeiny Hechavarria and […]

Daniel Robertson Placed On Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Daniel Robertson has been placed on the disabled list, with a hamstring injury, Monday. Robertson got off to a hot start in 2018, but has cooled off more recently. In 213 plate appearances, he has a .257 batting average with seven home runs and a steal. With young prospect Willy Adames […]

Willy Adames Added To Major League Roster

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames will return to the major league roster Monday. Adames had a three day cameo appearance last month, and it will be interesting to see if this is a more permanent move. For now he will provide cover for shortstop Daniel Robertson who was placed on the disabled list Monday. […]

Keone Kela Takes Loss In Controversial Fashion

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela took the loss Sunday in a strange fashion. Pitching with the game tied, and men on second and third, Kela was called for a balk, but only following a challenge from Astros manager A.J. Hinch. Kela, who is now 3-3 on the season has struggled in non-save situation all […]

Doug Fister Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right knee. The early impression from Jeff Bannister is that this is going to be more than a minimum stay for Fister. The right-handed pitcher has a 4.50 ERA with a 1-7 in 12 starts this season, and […]

Michael Conforto May Head To Triple-A

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto could be demoted to Triple-A. Conforto has struggled relatively to his own standards. In 2018, Conforto is hitting just .219 with seven home runs in 212 plate appearances. However, Conforto is second on the team in batting average, OBP, OPS and strikeout rate over the last calendar month. Conforto […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Strained Patella Tendon

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been diagnosed with a strained patella tendon in his left knee. The Blue Jays will manage the situation conservatively, and re-evaluate him in four weeks time. Weirdly, this may actually come as somewhat of a relief to the Blue Jays, as Guerrero was hitting .407 with […]