Texas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries
The Rangers sent Josh Smith down after he went 2 for 9 in three games, hoping a reset will help the 28-year-old recover.
- On Friday, the Texas Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock, just days after his return from missing 37 games due to injuries and viral meningitis.
- Smith struggled during his earlier stint, hitting.218 with six RBI in 34 games while filling the everyday second baseman role previously held by Marcus Semien.
- Before his return, Smith spent time on the 10-day injured list with glute strain and wrist inflammation, and was hospitalized about a month ago with viral meningitis.
- To create roster space, Texas promoted outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick in the 2018 draft, while transferring Michael Helman to the 60-day injured list.
- Manager Skip Schumaker called the move "one of the toughest" send-downs of his career, noting Smith was recently offsite receiving treatment.
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Texas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries
The Texas Rangers have optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock. The move Friday came just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.
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The Texas Rangers made another notable roster adjustment on Friday, reshuffling their lineup by sending infielder Josh Smith to Triple-A in order to open a spot for former top prospect Jarred Kelenic. The move reflects both a shift in short-term roster strategy and a continued search for offensive consistency as Texas evaluates its depth during the season. Smith, who played a key supporting role in the Rangers’ 2023 World Series-winning campaign…
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The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic. Infielder Josh Smith has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock as the corresponding active roster move. Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Smith is optioned to the minors for the first time since 2022. He was a light-hitting utility player for the World Series-winning club in 2023. He sec…
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