TEXAS RANGERS NEWS

Owen White - Injury similar to last year White (neck) said Thursday that the injury he's dealing with is similar to the one which cost him most of the second half last season at Double-A Frisco, Evan Grant of The Dallas M...

Impact The injury he dealt with last year was described as forearm fatigue at the time. More specifically, though, White has nerve inflammation in his neck which causes pain to radiate down his arm. It sounds like he and the Rangers are trying to find a clearer diagnosis before they determine the best course of treatment. In the meantime, White will be shut down from throwing. The 23-year-old right-hander was a 2018 draft pick but has been limited to just 115 innings in pro ball due to injuries.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Huff - Unconcerned about injury Huff said Thursday that the right shoulder injury which forced him to exit Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Padres felt more like a cramp, Evan Grant of The Dallas Mornin...

Impact Huff's removal from the contest was initially attributed to right shoulder tightness, but if the injury is more in the vein of a cramp, he'll likely be ready to play in a few days. The 25-year-old is projected to begin the season in the minors unless the Rangers wind up carrying three catchers on the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob deGrom Throws Another Bullpen The new Texas Rangers ace is working toward pitching in a Spring Training game.

MARCH 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

An unknown on draft day, Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is now a top MLB prospect Pundits didn't have much information on Carter on draft day in 2020, but now he projects as the Rangers' center fielder of the future.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Time to reconsider Rangers pitcher Cole Ragans' depth chart spot How did a 25-year-old pitcher add 4-7 mph of velocity in one winter?

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers vs. Brewers March 2 Preview The Texas Rangers will head to Phoenix to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in their next spring training contest.

MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers vs. Brewers March 2 Preview The Texas Rangers will head to Phoenix to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in their next spring training contest.

MARCH 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Here's why Heaney threw Betts a middle-middle fastball SURPRISE, Ariz. -- In his first Cactus League start as a Ranger on Wednesday, Andrew Heaney immediately found himself in a 2-0 count against...

MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rangers Drop Split-Squad Games The Texas Rangers lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Surprise and to the San Diego Padres on the road on Wednesday.

MARCH 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sam Huff - Leaves with shoulder tightness Huff left Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Padres with right shoulder tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Huff played just one inning before giving way to Cody Freeman in the split-squad contest. The backstop will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Huff has flashed tremendous power in the minors and some brief samples in the majors, but has battled injuries over the past two-plus seasons. Further clarity on his status going forward should be available in the coming days.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi to Miss Start Nathan Eovaldi has left side tightness, similar to what bothered staff ace Jacob deGrom earlier in spring.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Owen White - Sidelined with neck tightness Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that White is dealing with tightness in the right side of his neck and will be held out of action for the next couple of days, Le...

Impact White is one of the top prospects in the Texas system, and the Rangers won't take any unnecessary risks with the 23-year-old right-hander while he's less than 100 percent healthy. After posting a 104:23 K:BB and 3.59 ERA in his 80.1 innings between High-A Hickory and Double-A Frisco in 2022, White is projected to open the upcoming season with Triple-A Round Rock. He could make starts with the Rangers by the time 2023 comes to a close.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi - Battling side tightness Rangers general manager Chris Young said Eovaldi won't make his next scheduled Cactus League start due to left side tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Young compared Eovaldi's situation to the one that plagued Jacob deGrom earlier in camp, though deGrom appears to have moved past the injury and should be ready to make his spring debut next week. Assuming Eovaldi remains on a similar recovery path as deGrom, his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be affected. Eovaldi pitched well in his Cactus League debut over the weekend against the Royals, striking out four batters over two perfect frames.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

José Leclerc - Dealing with neck tightness Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Leclerc is dealing with left neck discomfort, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leclerc is currently scheduled to take part in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, but Young said that the Rangers staff is evaluating how the injury might affect the reliever's participation. Whether Leclerc sits out the WBC or not, fantasy managers will still want to keep an eye on updates pertaining to the right-handed hurler, who looks to be the top option for saves out of the Texas bullpen to open the 2023 season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Odorizzi - Dealing with arm fatigue Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Odorizzi is a bit behind schedule in spring training due to right arm fatigue, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports...

Impact Young sounded unconcerned, indicating that Odorizzi was dealing with typical early spring aches and pains. It's not clear, however, when Odorizzi might be cleared for Cactus League action. The veteran right-hander currently appears to be in line to fill a long-relief role for Texas, though he could be set for a good number of piggyback starts or turns as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Ragans Showing Off Fastball Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has noticed that Cole Ragans’ fastball is more lively than a year ago.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Early spring training standouts for the Rangers Who has stood out in Rangers Spring Training?

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Want a Jacob deGrom bobblehead? Texas Rangers list 2023 home game promotions Texas Rangers are giving away eight bobblehead figurines at home games this year. Find out when.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mitch Garver Catches First Rangers Game Mitch Garver made his first Spring Training start at catcher for the Rangers.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

N.J. native Jack Leiter is turning heads at Rangers spring training Jack Leiter was picked second overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2021 MLB Draft.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams

Major League Baseball has added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioratio...

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob deGrom's 'Very Special' Fastball Veteran catcher Mitch Garver was on the receiving end of Jacob deGrom’s second Spring Training bullpen for the Texas Rangers.

MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker Impress Each of the Rangers’ last two first-round picks threw scoreless innings in their 2023 Spring Training debuts.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kumar Rocker - Makes spring debut Rocker allowed one hit over a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Rocker, who was drafted in the first round of 2022, didn't pitch in affiliated ball until the Arizona Fall League, so he was getting his first taste against big-league hitters. The right-hander threw 13 pitches, mixing in off-speed stuff, and worked around a leadoff single by getting a flyout and double-play grounder. Rocker's path from Vanderbilt to the majors was a rocky one. He was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021, before they learned of a shoulder issue during a post-draft, pre-contract physical. He had arthroscopic surgery in September 2021, after which he pitched in the independent leagues, giving teams a chance to see him pitch before the 2022 draft. The Rangers may be less aggressive with Rocker as they were with his Vanderbilt teammate, Jack Leiter, who opened his pro career at Double-A Frisco. The 23-year-old Rocker may be headed for High-A Hickory.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Leiter - Throws scoreless inning Leiter hit a batter and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's spring game against Colorado.

Impact Leiter made his spring debut, throwing 10 pitches while sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. It was Vanderbilt day for the Rangers, who deployed two former Commodores drafted in the first round, Leiter and Kumar Rocker, who pitched a scoreless eighth. Leiter went straight to Double-A Frisco in 2022 and didn't fare well through an inconsistent season. The right-hander told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that last season's experience taught him about processes and routines, and Leiter believes he's learned from the volatile season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE