Injuries & Moves: deGrom still 2-3 weeks away
May 9: OF Travis Jankowski (hamstring pressure) to IL; C Sam Huff recalled from Triple-A
With Jankowski hitting the IL with a proper hamstring pressure, the Rangers had restricted 40-man choices to name up within the wake of a number of hitter accidents. Huff hit .267 with 5 HRs, 20 RBIs, 10 walks and 30 strikeouts in 22 video games at Round Rock this season. Huff is getting into his fourth Major League season since making his debut in 2020, and brings a slash line of .263/.321/.447 in 54 huge league video games.
Despite the Rangers already having two catchers on the energetic roster, Huff received the decision because the solely different choices on the 40-man roster have been Dustin Harris and Luisangel Acuña, each in Double-A, and Jonathan Ornelas, who has spent only one month in Triple-A.
RHP Jacob deGrom (proper elbow irritation)
Expected return: TBA
Jacob deGrom will miss about one other two to 3 weeks, supervisor Bruce Bochy mentioned on Tuesday. deGrom is eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, however Bochy mentioned the crew does not plan to ramp up his throwing program at the least till after crew docs take a look at him following the present street journey.
The Rangers’ ace left his April 28 begin in opposition to the Yankees within the fourth inning with what was introduced postgame as proper forearm tightness. He went on the IL the next day after an MRI confirmed elbow irritation. deGrom additionally left his begin on April 17 in opposition to the Royals as a consequence of proper wrist soreness, however he returned for his subsequent scheduled outing in opposition to the A’s on April 23. (Last up to date: May 11)
SS Corey Seager (left hamstring pressure)
Expected return: Mid-May
The three-time All-Star started a rehab task on Thursday, as Double-A Frisco hosted Wichita. Seager exited April 11’s sport in opposition to the Royals within the backside of the fifth inning whereas working to second base on an opposite-field double. After reaching base twice within the sport, Seager hit a one-out double within the fifth, however he pulled up earlier than reaching second base, grabbing at his hamstring. The 28-year-old shortstop received off to a sizzling begin this season, hitting .359 with a 1.007 OPS earlier than touchdown on the IL. (Last up to date: May 11)
OF Travis Jankowski (proper hamstring pressure)
Expected return: Late May
Jankowski left the May 7 collection finale in opposition to the Angels with proper hamstring tightness. He began the sport in left discipline and reached base by way of fielder’s selection in his first plate look. He then scored on a sacrifice fly from Robbie Grossman earlier than feeling what he thought was a cramp as he crossed residence plate. Utilityman Josh Smith changed him within the discipline the next inning. Jankowski has hit .309 with 5 doubles, one triple, 9 RBIs and a team-high 5 stolen bases in 25 video games up to now this season. (Last up to date: May 9)
C Mitch Garver (gentle left knee sprain)
Expected return: Around May 23, per Bochy
Garver participated in batting apply on May 2 previous to the beginning of the collection in opposition to Arizona.
The catcher tweaked his left knee whereas working from first to second on a floor ball throughout the April 8 sport in opposition to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Rangers despatched him for an MRI examination that exposed a light knee sprain, however he mentioned he was feeling higher every day and expects to return quickly. (Last up to date: May 5)
RHP Spencer Howard (proper shoulder impingement)
Expected return: TBD
Howard made simply two Cactus League appearances this spring, permitting two runs in 4 innings, earlier than being shut down with a shoulder harm. General supervisor Chris Young mentioned previous to the beginning of the common season that Howard was again throwing and making good progress, however he skilled a setback in latest weeks, resulting in his switch to the 60-day IL on April 10. (Last up to date: April 10)
RHP Jake Odorizzi (proper shoulder fatigue)
Expected return: 2024
Odorizzi will miss all the 2023 season after present process an arthroscopic debridement process on his proper shoulder. The right-hander entered camp with shoulder fatigue and didn’t throw in opposition to stay batters in any respect this spring. General supervisor Chris Young mentioned that, after continued analysis, crew doctor Dr. Keith Meister determined they’d exhausted all non-surgical choices for his rehab. (Last up to date: April 7)
RHP Glenn Otto (sprained proper shoulder capsule)
Expected return: Late May on the earliest
Otto was scheduled to start out on March 18 in opposition to the Angels, however he was scratched after experiencing “right lat tightness” when warming up within the bullpen. General supervisor Chris Young mentioned after an MRI that the harm was really a sprained shoulder capsule, and Otto shall be out longer than anticipated. The right-hander was competing for a spot in Texas’ bullpen after the membership’s offseason additions pushed him down the rotation depth chart. He has allowed 11 runs in 8 1/3 innings this spring. (Last up to date: March 25)
LHP Brett Martin (left shoulder)
Expected return: Mid-2023
Martin’s well being was addressed throughout the wage negotiation in arbitration; he underwent surgical procedure on his left shoulder in late January. The timeline for his return is unclear, however he’s anticipated to overlook a number of the 2023 season. Martin posted a 4.14 ERA out of the bullpen in 2022, however he landed on the IL with a strained left shoulder in late September. He was moved to the 60-day IL on Feb. 17 to make room for outfielder Robbie Grossman on the 40-man roster. Martin final pitched on Sept. 16. (Last up to date: Feb. 25)
