JUNE 26, 2022•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Jackson Tetreault is backed by big bats as Nationals beat RangersIn his third major league start, the rookie right-hander struck out four over six innings and 99 pitches.
Post-Game Notes: Nationals 6, Rangers 4Here are the post-game notes from the Washington Nationals’ victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field
JUNE 26, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bell, Cruz lead Tetreault, Nationals over Rangers 6-4
Jackson Tetreault allowed one run in six-plus innings in his third major league start, Josh Bell had his second three-hit game of the weekend and Nelson Cruz drove in three runs as...JUNE 26, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
After 1,000 games, Miller still has 'the same energy'This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry's Rangers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...
JUNE 26, 2022•MLB.COM
Mitch Garver - Out Sunday, may need surgeryGarver, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, said he'll eventually require surgery to address the forearm injury that has prevented him from catching s...
ImpactGarver was initially placed on the injured list May 10 due to the flexor strain, but the Rangers chose to activate him when first eligible even though his injury limited him exclusively to designated-hitter duties. Aside from a week-and-a-half-long absence due to testing positive for COVID-19, Garver has served as the Rangers' primary DH since coming off the IL, but the forearm issue may be hindering him at the plate. Since Garver is slashing a wretched .201/.288/.383 on the campaign, surgery could become a more realistic option while the 31-year-old is providing no value on the field and limited value at the plate. Per Grant, the Rangers are expected to wait until no later than the All-Star break to make a decision on whether to send Garver in for season-ending surgery, so fantasy managers may want to get a head start on finding a potential replacement for him in their lineups. Until such a decision is made, Garver should still get the bulk of the starts at DH, though Kole Calhoun will handle those duties Sunday.
JUNE 26, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Josh Smith - Gets leadoff chanceSmith will start at third base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactSmith's path to everyday playing time at the hot corner looks clear after fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, and the 24-year-old could get a chance to hit out of the prominent spot in the lineup moving forward. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, manager Chris Woodward said Smith "has a lot of qualities of a leadoff guy," perhaps hinting that Smith could continue to slot atop the lineup for additional contests beyond Sunday. Smith, who has produced an .881 OPS to go with two stolen bases through his first 28 MLB plate appearances, at least looks like an interesting speculative pickup in 12-team or deeper mixed leagues where he might be available.
JUNE 26, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Rangers History Today: 'Hoss-steria' Hits Its PeakFor a brief moment, a Texas Rangers slugger captured the imagination of the entire fan base
JUNE 26, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
