The Texas Rangers' all-star third baseman, Josh Jung, is facing a reevaluation of his injury by a specialist, delaying his anticipated return after a wrist fracture on April 1st. Jung, aiming for a strong comeback season, must now contend with ongoing inflammation issues in his wrist, halting his batting activities until further assessment.

By the Numbers
  • Josh Jung suffered a wrist injury leading to a fracture on April 1st.
  • The Rangers rank 17th in MLB for home runs this season with 83, but have hit only 22 over the past month.
Yes, But

The setback in Jung's recovery may prolong his absence past the All-Star break, impacting the team's offensive performance and standing in the league.

State of Play
  • The Rangers are currently nine games behind the AL West leaders and face offensive challenges without Jung's contributions.
  • Josh Smith has been filling in for Jung at third base, posting respectable numbers and being rostered in 68% of Yahoo! leagues.
What's Next

Following Jung's reevaluation on Monday, the Rangers will gain clarity on his return timeline and the impact on the team's performance going forward.

Bottom Line

Jung's injury setback poses a significant challenge for the Rangers, potentially affecting their competitiveness and standings in the league, emphasizing the crucial role of his return in bolstering the team's offensive capabilities.