Rangers To Place Wyatt Langford On IL With Flexor Strain
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Key Points:
- The Texas Rangers will place outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list due to a grade 1 flexor strain, an unusual injury for a position player, sustained during a swing rather than throwing.
- Langford, who has been underperforming this season with a .238/.274/.363 batting line and 78 wRC+, expects a minimal stint on the IL and hopes the rest will help him recover and regain form.
- Alejandro Osuna will be recalled to fill Langford’s spot, with other outfield options including Ezequiel Durán, Sam Haggerty, and Andrew McCutchen, though McCutchen is unlikely to play regularly in the outfield.
- Durán has been a strong offensive contributor this season and may see increased playing time, while Osuna offers a left-handed bat that could be used in platoon situations against right-handed pitchers.
- The Rangers’ primary outfield has consisted of Langford in left field, Evan Carter in center, and Brandon Nimmo in right, with the team adjusting coverage during Langford’s absence.
