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Josh Smith - Dealing with glute tightnessSmith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to glute tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

ImpactIt's the same injury that kept Smith off the field for four games in June, and the hope this time around is that the injury will keep him out of the lineup for just one or two games. Since June 1, the 26-year-old infielder is slashing .319/.407/.511 with four home runs, 12 RBI and an .918 OPS.

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Josh Sborz - Back from ILThe Rangers activated Sborz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

ImpactSborz missed nearly two months of action with right shoulder tightness but is ready to go after allowing just one run with a 9:2 K:BB over his last 5.1 rehab innings. A high-leverage bullpen role awaits Sborz, although he could be eased back into such situations.

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Dane Dunning - To IL with shoulder sorenessThe Rangers placed Dunning on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder soreness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

ImpactThis is the second shoulder-related IL stint for Dunning, who also missed a couple weeks of action in May. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined this time around. Dunning was demoted to the Rangers' bullpen late last month to accommodate Max Scherzer's return.

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Josh Smith - Taking seat FridaySmith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

ImpactSmith will get a rare day off after making 13 consecutive starts. Jonathan Ornelas will bat ninth and play third base for Friday's series opener. Over his last four games, Smith is 6-for-16 with two runs and two RBI.

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Kumar Rocker - Cleared for rehab assignmentRocker (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate on Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

ImpactRocker is finally ready to pitch in a game after having Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He last pitched at High-A Hickory and could eventually head back to that affiliate once the Rangers feel he's ready.

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Kumar Rocker - Cleared for rehab assignmentRocker (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rangers' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

ImpactRocker is finally ready to pitch in a game after having Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. He last pitched at High-A Hickory and could eventually head back to that affiliate once the Rangers feel he's ready.

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Arizona Diamondbacks-San Diego Padres: How to watch Sunday's gameThe Arizona Diamondbacks game will be aired on the Roku streaming service again. Here's how to watch the game for free.

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