TRAVIS JANKOWSKI NEWS

Swipes fifth bag Jankowski went 0-for-3 with one steal in Saturday's win over the Yankees.

Impact Jankowski has only played more than 100 games twice in his career. He stole at least 24 bags in both of those seasons. The outfielder has already played 20 games this season and is up to five stolen bases. His average is a career-best .302 as well, but he offer very little power, as he has yet to go deep this season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Josh Jung, Travis Jankowski return to lineup on Friday versus New York Yankees ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung and outfielder Travis Jankowski will return to the starting lineup on Friday versus the Ne...

APRIL 28, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Returns to lineup Jankowski (hip) is starting in left field and batting second Friday.

Impact After leaving Wednesday's contest against the Reds with left hip tightness, Jankowski returns to the Rangers' lineup just two days later. The 31-year-old outfielder is off to a great start, batting .340 with an .862 OPS through 53 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jung, Travis Jankowski Injury Updates Josh Jung and Travis Jankowski both left Wednesday’s Texas Rangers loss to Cincinnati Reds early.

APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Jung, Travis Jankowski Injury Updates Josh Jung and Travis Jankowski both left Wednesday’s Texas Rangers loss to Cincinnati Reds early.

APRIL 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Expects to avoid IL Jankowski (hip) said Thursday that he expects to avoid the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jankowski is not in the Rangers' starting lineup Thursday night against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game with left hip tightness, but it seems to be a relatively minor issue. Consider the outfielder day-to-day.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jung, Travis Jankowski Injured at Reds Josh Jung was hit by a pitch and Travis Jankowski suffered a hip injury in Wednesday’s Texas Rangers loss at the Cincinnati Reds.

APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nursing hip injury Jankowski was lifted from Wednesday's game versus the Reds due to left hip tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Jankowski evidently tweaked his hip on an awkward dive in center field. It looks to be a day-to-day situation for the time being. Jankowski has garnered a good amount of playing time with the Rangers lately and entered play Wednesday with an .898 OPS and four steals.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Jankowski was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds after an awkward dive in center field, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The specifics on Jankowski's injury are unclear at this time, but the Rangers should have an update soon. He was hitless in two plate appearances before exiting.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three hits, steal in loss Jankowski started in left field and went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Jankowski swiped his team-leading fourth bag in the ninth inning, threatening to tie the game before Adolis Garcia grounded out to end a potential comeback. Perceived to be a fringe roster addition at the start of the season, Jankowski has lately been a lineup regular against right-handers (.814 OPS), a role that had been slated for Robbie Grossman. While he doesn't have the required at-bats per team game to qualify, Jankowski is second on the team in average (.356) and OBP (.431).

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Jankowski is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact The lefty-hitting Jankowski is on the bench for the third time in four games, with all of those absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Jankowski still appears to have a grasp on a strong-side platoon role while Corey Seager's (hamstring) move to the injured list has resulted in Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran seeing most of their reps at shortstop rather than in the outfield.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters late, steals base Jankowski went 1-for-1 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Jankowski pinch hit for Bubba Thompson and finished out the game in left field. Jankowski claimed an Opening Day roster because Leody Taveras opened the season on the IL, but he's remained on the team and provide some marginal value. His three steals is tied for the team high with Marcus Semien, and Jankowski has worked his way into the left field rotation.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on base three times Tuesday Jankowski went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Jankowski slotted into the number two spot in the batting order Tuesday and turned in his third multi-hit effort of the young season. He plated a run in the third on a single, doubled in the sixth and walked and scored in the eighth. The 31-year-old has been a surprisingly addition for the rangers early on, slashing .333/.419/.519 with four extra base hits, nine RBI, seven runs scored and a 4:5 BB:K over 32 plate appearances. He has only started against righties this season as he's assumed the strong side of a platoon in the outfield.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Jankowski started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Houston.

Impact Jankowski made his second straight start and fifth in the last six games. Robbie Grossman opened the season with a regular spot in the outfield, but his slump has give Jankowski an opportunity to enter the outfield mix. The 31-year-old journeyman is 6-for-17 with two doubles, one triple, three walks, two steals, three RBI and five runs scored during his five-start run.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Jankowski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Jankowski is hitting the bench after he started in each of Texas' last three games while going 3-for-10 with two doubles, two walks four runs, three RBI and two stolen bases. With Texas bringing back Leody Taveras (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, he, Adolis Garcia and Robbie Grossman should fill everyday roles in the outfield or at designated hitter. However, with Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran likely to see more time in the infield rather than left field moving forward after Corey Seager (hamstring) was placed on the IL on Wednesday, Jankowski or Bubba Thompson could continue to see meaningful opportunities in the remaining spot in the outfield.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, steals again Jankowski started in center field and went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 11-2 win over the Royals.

Impact For a second straight game, Jankowski was in the starting lineup and stole a base. He and Bubba Thompson, starting in left, have sparked a listless Texas offense the last two days. Given the struggles of Robbie Grossman, it's fair to speculate that left field may be in play for either Jankowski or Thompson when Leody Taveras (oblique) returns from a rehab assignment, expected later this week.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in first start Jankowski started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a double, and RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Jankowski made his first start of the season, slotting in for a slumping Robbie Grossman. The speedy, defense-first outfielder made the Opening Day roster, because Leody Taveras (oblique) was placed on the injured list. With Taveras having started a rehab assignment, he could return as soon as Monday, which could jeopardize Jankowski's spot on the roster.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson, Semien lead Rangers over Cubs 8-2

Ninth-place hitter Bubba Thompson had a triple, double and two RBIs and the Texas Rangers ripped the Chicago Cubs 8-2 to end a two-game slide

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres notes: Castillo serves ice in debut; Jankowski hustles, learns Getting Joey Votto swinging for your first major-league strikeout is impressive.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lands minor-league deal Jankowski signed a minor-league deal with the Mets on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jankowski was bumped from Seattle's 40-man roster on Aug. 5, though it didn't take much time for him to find his next opportunity. He also spent time with the Mets earlier in the season, prior to being designated for assignment in July. Between the two stops, Jankowski has 64 plate appearances in the majors and has maintained only a .164/.281/.164 line.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets Bring Back Travis Jankowski on Minor League Pact The Mets have brought back speedy outfielder Travis Jankowski on a minor league deal.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heads to free agency Jankowski elected free agency after clearing waivers Tuesday.

Impact Jankowski was recently bumped off Seattle's 40-man roster after he got caught up in a numbers game in the Mariners outfield following Mitch Haniger's recent return from the injured list. Between stops with the Mets and Mariners this season, Jankowski has appeared in 44 games while getting on base at a .281 clip and contributing three stolen bases. As he hits the open market, the 31-year-old could have some appeal for teams seeking a speed- and defense-oriented fourth or fifth outfielder.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M's

Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly scored Magneuris Sierra in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels blew a three-run lead late before pulling out a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Jankowski was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact Primarily used as a defensive replacement and pinch runner, Jankowski is hitless in his last 30 MLB at-bats. Jake Lamb will take his place on the active roster.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS