Impact Otto went down with what was originally referred to as lat tightness in mid-March. His injury is evidently much more serious than that, as it's unlikely he's ready for game action until late May.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Glenn Otto - Could hit 60-day injured list Otto (lat) has been shut down for three weeks and may wind up on the 60-day injured list, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade lat strainMARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Otto Has Appointment With Rangers Doctor on Monday Glenn Otto needs another examination by team doctor Keith Meister before the Texas Rangers can commit to path for recovery.
MARCH 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Josh Smith - Scratched with jammed thumb Smith was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres due to a jammed left thumb.
Impact The injury doesn't sound like the sort of thing which could place Smith's readiness for Opening Day in serious doubt. The team expects him to be ready to go by Monday, per Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joe Barlow - Optioned to Triple-A Barlow was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barlow has recorded double-digit saves in both of his MLB campaigns to date and owns a career 2.81 ERA, so the decision comes as something of a surprise. His ERA estimators, including a 4.73 xFIP and a 4.21 SIERA, tell a much different story about his performance, but he's cruised to a 2.16 ERA this spring while striking out 13 batters in 8.1 innings. He'll presumably still get the chance to make an impact at the highest level this season, but he's clearly fallen down the pecking order.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Heaney Ready for First Rangers Season Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andrew Heaney will open the season in the Texas Rangers five-man rotation.
MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dane Dunning - Throws in relief Dunning allowed two hits and one walk in a scoreless relief inning in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.
Impact Dunning made four starts during the Cactus League and recently threw six innings, but there's no room for him in the rotation. The right-hander recently told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that he would like to be a starter but is open to relieving. His eventual role will be as a multi-inning reliever, which will come in handy early when some starters, like Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, may be on restricted pitch counts after dealing with injuries this spring.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Heaney - Throws final spring game Heaney allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in Friday's spring start against the Cubs.
Impact This was Heaney's final Cactus League outing, and the right-hander admitted to not being at his best, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Heaney worked this spring to incorporate his changeup -- an offering he threw just 5.1 percent of the time in 2022. The goal is to have a third pitch to play off his fastball/slider mix. The 31-year-old finished the spring with a 6.75 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over 12 innings. Perhaps tinkering with the changeup played a role in those numbers. Heaney is expected to start the Rangers' fifth game of the season, April 4, against Baltimore.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
When lefty was with Yankees, he couldn't keep the ball in the park. Now he can't find the plate Texas Rangers starter has walked six, hit three and has given up three homers in 12 innings this spring.
MARCH 25, 2023 • NJ.COM
Why Did Bochy Tab deGrom for Rangers Opening Day? Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy picked Jacob deGrom to start the season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cole Ragans Role for Rangers Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy defines left-hander Cole Ragans’ role the upcoming season.
MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rangers Set Rotation Behind Jacob deGrom After deciding on Jacob deGrom for Opening Day, Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has the rotation outlined behind the ace.
MARCH 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rangers Roster Moves Before Opening Day Keep up to date with all the Texas Rangers news, updates and transactions during the 2023 regular season.
MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nola vs. deGrom, Ohtani highlight MLB's opening-day matchups
The Texas Rangers aren't wasting any time in seeing what they have in Jacob deGromMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas Rangers decide fate of former Yankees OF Clint Frazier He has been battling for the final spot on the bench.
MARCH 24, 2023 • NJ.COM
Clint Frazier - Will not make Rangers' roster Frazier has been told he will not make the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Frazier has posted decent numbers this spring and the Rangers are lacking outfield depth, but he still wasn't able to crack the roster. It's not a great sign for the former top prospect. He'll now head to Triple-A Round Rock if he doesn't opt out.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yoshi Tsutsugo - Told he won't make team Tsutsugo has been informed he will not make the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Tsutsugo's bid for a roster spot wasn't helped -- through no fault of his own -- by visa issues leading to a late start. The Rangers surely would like him to stick around at Triple-A Round Rock, but Tsutsugo likely has an opt-out decision.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
This could be the last time for Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to play together with a chance to lead the Los Angeles Angels back to the playoffsMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers Announce Opening Day Starter The Texas Rangers will start their top free-agent acquisition, Jacob deGrom, against Philadelphia on Thursday.
MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jacob deGrom - Set to start opener for Rangers DeGrom has been named the Rangers' Opening Day starter March 30 against the Phillies, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran righty isn't going to be fully stretched out after dealing with a side issue for much of this spring, and deGrom will be limited to around 75-80 pitches against Philadelphia. He's made just one official Cactus League start but should be in line for one more tune-up Saturday.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leody Taveras - Might avoid injured list Taveras (oblique) could avoid a stint on the injured list even if he's not ready to play Opening Day, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact The switch-hitting Taveras is able to swing from the left side of the plate fine but isn't at full strength yet from the right side as he recovers from a left oblique strain. However, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Taveras is "ramping up each day" and "there's a good chance you will see him at the back end of that first series (of the regular season against the Phillies)." Bochy expects to have a definitive answer on Taveras by Monday. Bubba Thompson is in line to handle center field until Taveras is ready.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
José Leclerc - Throws back-to-back days Leclerc struck out two over a scoreless inning in a Double-A game Thursday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Leclerc threw on back-to-back days for the first time this spring then dismissed any concerns over his decrease in velocity. "It's the same thing every year in spring training for me," Leclerc said. "But during the season, it picks up. It will be alright." Leclerc's fastball is living in the 92-93 mph range this spring after averaging over 96 in 2022. He remains the leading candidate to close games for the Rangers.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martín Pérez - Throws first outing since WBC Perez threw 73 pitches over four-plus innings Thursday against Kansas City minor leaguers, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Perez made his first appearance since returning from the World Baseball Classic, during which he threw just 3.1 innings over two weeks. The relative inactivity did not impact the left-hander's ability to build up for the regular season. He struck out eight and walked two before departing in the fifth. He'll make one more spring start, this time in the Cactus League, against Kansas City next Tuesday.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ranking Rangers 'Unicorn' Ace Jacob deGrom Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is still considered one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.
MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
