JUSTIN FOSCUE NEWS

Sitting in third straight game Foscue is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Foscue had an opportunity to pick up regular at-bats after Corey Seager (hip) was placed on the injured list last week, but the Rangers have seemingly pulled the plug on the rookie. He'll hit the bench for the third game in a row while Ezequiel Duran has emerged as the preferred option for the lineup spot vacated by Seager.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against righty Foscue is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Though he was deployed at designated hitter both of the past two days when the Angels sent left-handed starters to the hill, the right-handed-hitting Foscue will hit the bench for a fourth straight matchup with a right-hander (Caden Dana). Even with the recent move of Corey Seager (hip) to the injured list opening up a spot in Texas' everyday lineup versus righties, the Rangers seem inclined to rotate a number of players at DH rather than committing to Foscue in a full-time role.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at first base Foscue started at first base and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over Oakland.

Impact While the Rangers have not yet been eliminated from the postseason, the club faces a long haul -- 9.5 games back of the third wild card spot -- over the final month. That suggests opportunities for prospects like Foscue, who could get some run at first base ahead of Nathaniel Lowe, whose contract expires this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Rangers The Rangers recalled Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Foscue went just 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his most recent stint in the majors in late July. However, he's bounced back nicely since then, putting up a .964 OPS alongside six homers and 18 RBI across 117 plate appearances in Triple-A. He'll have a hard time competing for playing time behind Marcus Semien and Josh Smith, though he could possibly be used occasionally as a DH against left-handers.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Rangers recalled Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Foscue went just 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his most recent stint in the majors in late July. However, he's bounced back nicely since then, putting up a .964 OPS alongside six homers and 18 RBI across 117 plate appearances in Triple-A. He'll have a hard time carving out playing time behind Marcus Semien and Josh Smith, though he could be used occasionally as a designated hitter against left-handers.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Rangers optioned Foscue to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Foscue had already been withheld from the lineup in each of the Rangers' last four matchups against right-handed pitching, and his outlook for playing time was only going to worsen with Josh Jung (wrist) returning from the 60-day injured list Monday. As a result, Texas will send the 25-year-old back to Triple-A to receive everyday at-bats. Foscue struggled to produce at the plate during his week-long stint with the big club, going 1-for-17 with a double and seven strikeouts over his five starts as Texas' designated hitter.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Foscue is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Foscue will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to Toronto. Jonah Heim will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Foscue is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Foscue will take a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to Toronto. Jonah Heim will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup again Thursday Foscue is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.

Impact Foscue started at designated hitter in four straight games upon his promotion, but after going just 1-for-13 with seven strikeouts in those contests he'll now sit out for the second day in a row. Robbie Grossman will serve as the Rangers' DH on Thursday.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Wednesday Foscue is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Travis Jankowski will get the nod at designated hitter Wednesday after Foscue went 1-for-13 with seven strikeouts while serving as Texas' DH in each of the past four contests. Even if Foscue shows improvement at the plate in his subsequent starting opportunities, it may not be enough to guarantee him an extended stay with the big club. Josh Jung (wrist) is restarting his rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Frisco, and Foscue will be the player most at risk of losing out on regular playing time once Jung is activated from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Foscue started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 3-2 win over Baltimore.

Impact Foscue made a second straight start since being promoted from Triple-A Round Rock. Both starts have come against right-handers, which previously had been a set up for the left-handed batting Travis Jankowski. Foscue is 1-for-7 with a double and a run scored in the two games.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in return to MLB Foscue started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, his second stint in the majors this season. The Rangers are in the lower third of the league in OPS (.689) and are willing to give Foscue a look, as they did with Derek Hill, who was designated to make room for Foscue. He hit .271/.431/.469 with four home runs, seven doubles and 18 RBIs in 29 games in the minors.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Foscue will make his return to the big leagues after missing two months with an oblique injury before being activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A on June 20. The 25-year-old produced a .242 average with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base over 19 games with Round Rock since his activation. Foscue will provide the Rangers with a depth option behind Marcus Semien at second base and Josh Smith a third base on the major-league roster with Texas.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Foscue will make his return to the big leagues after missing two months with an oblique injury and then being optioned to Triple-A on June 20 upon activation from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old produced a .242 average with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base over 19 games with Round Rock after his activation. Foscue will provide the Rangers with a depth option behind Marcus Semien at second base and Josh Smith a third base on the major-league roster with Texas.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moves rehab to Triple-A Foscue (oblique) was transferred to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to continue his rehab assignment.

Impact Foscue went 7-for-17 with one home run in six games with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate after missing two months with a left oblique strain. He could be ready for activation soon, but Foscue isn't a given to rejoin the major-league roster at that time.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment The Rangers assigned Foscue (oblique) to the organization's affiliate in the Arizona Complex League for a rehab assignment Wednesday.

Impact The 25-year-old landed on the injured list with an oblique strain shortly after making his MLB debut April 6, but he's now been cleared for game action. Foscue will be eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list next week, but he may require more games in the minors before being cleared to rejoin the big club.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 10-day IL Foscue was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.

Impact Foscue made his big-league debut just a few days earlier against Houston, so it's unclear as to when he suffered the injury. The Rangers selected Davis Wendzel's contract from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers 3B Josh Jung to have surgery for broken right wrist

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was scheduled for surgery on his broken right wrist and will miss about six weeks.

APRIL 2

Officially called up The Rangers called up Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.comreports.

Impact The 24-year-old missed out on Texas' Opening Day roster but will join the club less than a week into the regular season with Josh Jung headed to the injured list with a fractured wrist. Foscue isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay, but he should see at least semi-regular playing time in the corner infield spots with Jung and Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) sidelined.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Rangers call up top prospect Justin Foscue The Texas Rangers are calling up Justin Foscue to replace the injured Josh Jung, ESPN reported Tuesday.Foscue, 25, was a first-round pick (1...

APRIL 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers to call up No. 5 prospect Foscue with Jung sidelined (source) The Rangers are set to call up one of their top prospects to help fill the void of injured third baseman Josh Jung. Infielder Justin Foscue...

APRIL 2 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 26 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

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FEBRUARY 29 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Healthy at Triple-A Foscue (undisclosed) is back in action for Triple-A Round Rock and has hit .278 with two home runs in nine games since coming off the injured list June 28.

Impact Foscue, 24, has had an excellent first season at Triple-A, slashing .277/.400/.498 with 10 home runs, seven steals, a 14.3 percent walk rate and an 11.7 percent strikeout rate. He can play second base, third base and first base, but the Rangers are pretty crowded at the big-league level, especially since Ezequiel Duran has capitalized on his opportunities this season.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE