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Freeman isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Seattle.
Freeman will get a breather after going 0-for-10 over his last four games. Nicky Lopez will fill in at third base and bat ninth.
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Rangers' Elias Diaz: On bench Tuesday
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Diaz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Diaz will take a seat Tuesday after collecting a base hit in each of his last five starts. Danny Jansen will fill in as Texas' catcher and bat ninth.
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Rangers' Josh Jung: Beginning rehab assignment
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Jung (calf) was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Jung hasn't seen the field since July 21 due to a strained left calf, but he's now ready for game action after recently progressing to facing live pitching. It's not clear how many rehab games the 28-year-old will require before being reinstated, but it's possible he's back with the Rangers this weekend in Arizona.
The Rangers optioned Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
He's being sent back down to accommodate the return of Robert Garcia (shoulder) from the injured list. Peoples has managed a 2.76 ERA in 16 appearances for the Rangers, but a 10:8 K:BB over 16.1 innings is not inspiring.
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Rangers' Robert Garcia: Making return from IL
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The Rangers activated Garcia (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Garcia has been sidelined since April with left rotator cuff inflammation, but he's been reinstated after making just one scoreless rehab appearance. The lefty reliever could be eased back into high-leverage situations for the Rangers.
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Rangers' Josh Jung: Live BP session Monday
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Jung (calf) will have a live batting practice session Monday with Double-A Frisco, MLB.com reports.
If all goes well, Jung is expected to embark on a rehab assignment at some point this week. A mid-September return is a possibility.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Involved in win
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Foscue started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-6 win over Tampa Bay.
Per usual, Foscue was in the lineup against a left-handed starter, and he delivered a game-tying double in the fourth inning to erase the Rays' early lead. He's hit safely in five straight games, going 5-for-14 with two doubles, one home run and five RBI during that streak. When not starting, he's often a mid-game replacement when opponents bring in a lefty reliever.
Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Supplies three hits in win
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Duran went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Duran has collected seven multi-hit efforts over his last 17 games, going 24-for-63 (.381) in that span. The utility man continues to be a consistent bat for the Rangers while picking up steady playing time between center field and second base. For the year, he's hitting .277 with a .794 OPS, 17 home runs, 78 RBI, 65 runs scored, 26 doubles, four triples and 11 stolen bases over 135 games. He has already set or matched career highs in nearly every offensive category.
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Rangers' Corey Seager: Clubs 15th homer
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Seager went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Seager has picked up the pace at the plate lately, going 24-for-77 (.312) over his last 20 games. He has three homers and nine RBI in that span. The veteran shortstop is batting .227 with a .739 OPS, 15 homers, 38 RBI, 49 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base over 84 contests on the year.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Powers offense in win
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Burger went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Burger tagged Ian Seymour for a solo shot in the second inning and a two-run blast in the fourth. Burger had gone 10 games without a long ball, adding just two doubles and three RBI in that span. The first baseman is up to 25 homers on the year while batting .239 with a .738 OPS, 82 RBI, 60 runs scored, 21 doubles and three stolen bases over 137 contests.
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Rangers' Jakob Junis: Collects sixth save
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Junis pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.
Jacob Latz was used to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning. The Rangers added some insurance in their half of the frame before Junis shut things down to pick up his first save since June 21. Despite the lack of saves, Junis has worked pretty well in a setup role. He's allowed three runs over 9.1 innings while collecting three holds since returning from an adductor strain. On the year, the veteran reliever has a 2.74 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB while adding six saves, 17 holds and one blown save over 49.1 innings.
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Rangers' MacKenzie Gore: Struggles against Rays
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Gore allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over three-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Sunday.
Neither of Gore or Ian Seymour was able to provide much length as starters. The Rays' four-run second inning did much of the damage on Gore's line. He's now allowed 13 runs over his last 23.2 innings across five starts, falling short of the five-inning mark twice in that span. For the season, Gore has a 4.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 170:63 K:BB across 157.2 innings through 30 starts. He is projected to make his next start at Arizona.
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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Prepping for relief role, at least initially
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Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Eovaldi could pitch in a multiple-inning relief role once he returns from the 15-day injured list before "hopefully" building up enough length to make spot starts if necessary or if time permits, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. "It's just really challenging to think we're getting six innings out of him [immediately when he returns]," Schumaker said of Eovaldi.
Eovaldi has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 because of right elbow inflammation but has demonstrated signs of progress over the past week. He threw approximately 40 pitches in the bullpen over two sets Saturday and is poised to take another step forward early this week, when he throws off a mound against live hitters. If all goes well during the live session, Eovaldi could then come back from the IL and slot into the bullpen, though it's possible the Rangers send him out on a brief rehab assignment beforehand. Regardless, Eovaldi looks like he'll need some time to get fully stretched back out, and though the veteran right-hander could prove to be a useful piece for the Rangers out of the bullpen, that sort of role won't lend itself to much fantasy value while Jacob Latz is secure as the team's closer.
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Rangers' Evan Carter: Not starting against southpaw
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Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
The left-handed-hitting Carter will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Ezequiel Duran will spell Carter in center field and will bat leadoff.
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Rangers' Joc Pederson: Takes seat against lefty
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Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
The left-handed-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Logan O'Hoppe will enter the starting nine in place of Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter.
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Rangers' Jack Leiter: Will resume throwing
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Leiter (ankle/biceps) is heading to Arizona to resume his rehab, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Leiter experienced biceps soreness during a recent outing, which prompted to the Rangers to put a halt to the rehab assignment. After being shut down for a few days, the right-hander is headed to the team's spring training facility to resume throwing.
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Rangers' Josh Jung: Keeps making progress
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Jung (calf) ran the bases Saturday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
This was another step in the right direction for Jung, who had previously run in straight or curved lines but never on the basepaths. If he responds well Sunday, the next steps are a live batting practice session and then a rehab assignment.
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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Throws bullpen Saturday
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Eovaldi (elbow) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Evoladi threw two sets of 20 pitches during the session, mimicking an up-and-down. The Rangers will monitor how the right-hander feels Sunday and could have him throw a live batting practice session if he recovers well.
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