Texas Rangers

Nathan Eovaldi left his start early on Thursday against the Nationals with right groin tightness. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Eovaldi is expected to continue to be evaluated after the game. He had thrown 5 1/3 scoreless innings before he exited. The Rangers should provide a further update on his status.

Ezequiel Duran is in the Rangers lineup on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Duran is hitting No. 8 in the lineup and serving as the designated hitter for Texas. He is hitting .200 with one RBI so far this season.

Leody Taveras is not in the Rangers lineup on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Taveras is out of the lineup after going 1-for-3 on Wednesday. Evan Carter is moving over to center field against Mitchell Parker and the Nationals.

Andrew Heaney delivered a quality start but took the loss in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed one earned run on four hits and struck out four over seven innings, without issuing a walk. Despite this strong performance, Heaney's season has been marred by a high ERA of 5.10, which suggests inconsistency. His solid outing against the Nationals, characterized by efficient control and limiting base runners, could be a sign of turning things around.

Jon Gray excelled on Tuesday, allowing just one earned run on three hits over eight innings in a 7-1 victory over the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: He threw 98 pitches, striking out three without issuing a walk. This performance not only secured his second win of the season but also lowered his ERA to an impressive 2.20. With a solid 9.6 K/9 rate and a WHIP of 1.19, Gray continues to be a reliable option for fantasy managers.

Wyatt Langford hit his first career home run on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: The first career home run came as an inside the park home run for Langford. He is slashing .248/.325/.327 on the season.

Kirby Yates worked around one hit and one walk to record the save on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Yates recorded his fifth save on the season as he continues to hold a firm hold on the closer role for Texas.

Dane Dunning allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits over 5 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Dunning recorded 10 strikeouts despite throwing just 69 pitches in the win. He'll look to keep it up against the Royals next.

Josh H. Smith is not in the lineup for the Texas Rangers against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Texas Rangers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith will sit out for rest reasons, with Davis Wendzel filling in at third base and batting seventh against the Reds for manager Bruce Bochy Sunday.

Evan Carter is out of the lineup for the Texas Rangers against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Texas Rangers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carter will receive the afternoon off for general rest, with Wyatt Langford starting in left field and batting sixth against the Reds Sunday.

Adolis Garcia returns to the lineup for the Texas Rangers against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Texas Rangers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garcia is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Saturday, patrolling right field and batting cleanup for manager Bruce Bochy against the Reds Sunday.

Davis Wendzel went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI in the Rangers' 8-4 defeat to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the team's loss, Wendzel managed to make his lone at-bat count by crushing a home run, contributing significantly to the Rangers' scoring efforts. This performance, albeit in a limited sample size, could hint at potential for more impactful outings if he can secure more consistent playing time. However, his season-long stats suggest a struggle at the plate, with a mere .154 batting average and only two hits over eight games. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Wendzel for any sign of increased opportunity or improvement, but for now, he remains a risky play primarily in deeper leagues or as a speculative add.

Corey Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rangers' 8-4 loss to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the loss, Seager's solo blast was a highlight, adding a bit of luster to what has been a somewhat lackluster season for the shortstop. With a batting average hovering just below .250 and only his second homer of the year, Seager's power production has been underwhelming. His .295 wOBA and low extra-base hit totals suggest that fantasy managers should temper their expectations. While he remains a starting option due to his potential and track record, his current form might make him more of a situational play based on matchups.

Marcus Semien went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot contributed significantly to the tight victory, showcasing his ability to make impactful plays when needed. With this performance, Semien's season batting average holds at .265, and he now has five homers and 20 RBI through 27 games. His consistent power production and ability to drive in runs are valuable for fantasy managers, especially in leagues that reward extra bases and RBIs. While his strikeout and walk rates remain modest, his wOBA of .335 indicates a solid offensive contribution, making him a reliable option at second base in most fantasy formats.

Cody Bradford has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib and is expected to be out at least another month. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradford has not progressed due to the fracture and has been out of action since April 14. Fantasy managers should expect the Rangers to set a timeline for his return once he can begin a throwing program.

Jonah Heim returns to the lineup for the Texas Rangers against the Cincinnati Reds Friday. (Source: Texas Rangers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Heim is back after taking a seat on the bench for general rest Thursday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Reds for manager Bruce Bochy Friday.

Nathaniel Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Lowe, who was activated off the injured list on Saturday, hit his first homer of the season off of Luis Castillo in the first inning. Overall, he has five hits across 17 at-bats thus far.

The Rangers optioned Grant Anderson to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson has been optioned with Josh Sborz being activated from the injured list. He'll be ready to be called up again if needed.

The Rangers activated RHP Josh Sborz from the 15-day injured list. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sborz has been sidelined the past couple of weeks due to a right rotator cuff strain. He should return to a relief role in the Rangers bullpen.

Josh Jung is scheduled to have his fractured wrist evaluated Friday. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jung could have a timeline for his return assigned to him after the evaluation, barring any delays or setbacks in the heeling process. Fantasy managers should expect the team to announce a firmer timetable soon.