ImpactThe surgery wasn't Tommy John but was still a serious one. He's expected to miss at least eight months, placing his return date sometime during next year's spring training.
JUNE 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hunter Wood - Undergoes elbow surgeryWood underwent surgery on his right elbow Monday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.
Justin Foscue - Receives cortisone shotFoscue (ribs) received a cortisone shot Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFoscue has been out since late May with what was originally called a rib contusion. The diagnosis has since been updated to intercostal neuralgia. He'll begin a throwing progression this week, though his ultimate return date remains unclear.
JUNE 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sam Huff - Begins rehab assignmentHuff (knee) began a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona League affiliate Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactHuff failed to make the Opening Day roster and then underwent knee surgery in late April. The length of his absence may mean he needs a longer rehab assignment than normal. He'll serve as the designated hitter Monday but should advance to catching soon.
JUNE 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Willie Calhoun - Set for surgeryCalhoun will undergo surgery on his fractured left forearm Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ImpactCalhoun suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch Saturday against the Royals. The Rangers have yet to specify a timeline for his return, but he'll likely be out for an extended period.
JUNE 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Royals News: Prospect Emmanuel Rivera Called Up After Impressive Run in Triple-AThe Kansas City Royals could use any source of optimism right now. They've fallen into a tie for the worst record in the AL Central at 33-43...
JUNE 28, 2021•FANDUEL.COM
Emmanuel Rivera - Contract selected for MLB debutRivera's contract was selected by the Royals on Monday.
ImpactRivera wasn't seen as much more than a fringe prospect heading into the year, though he's done everything he can to change that in 44 games for Triple-A Omaha, homering 14 times while slashing .282/.337/.593. It looks as though he'll get the chance to claim the starting job at third base, as he'll start there and bat sixth in his MLB debut Monday against Boston. Kelvin Gutierrez, who had been the team's primary third baseman, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
JUNE 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Rangers injury updates: Willie Calhoun (forearm) to have surgery; Sam Huff returns to actionCatcher Sam Huff was scheduled to play Monday for the first time since spring knee surgery, working as the DH for the Arizona Rookie League...
JUNE 28, 2021•DALLASNEWS.COM
