The Rangers placed Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Gray was diagnosed with a fractured right wrist over the weekend. He has been shut down from throwing for the next six weeks. He'll likely be sidelined until the summer months.

Manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday that Jon Gray (wrist) faces an extended absence due to a fractured right wrist, per team updates, with Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter eyeing rotation spots.

Fantasy Impact

Gray’s six-week absence from a fractured wrist, announced Saturday, opens the Rangers’ Opening Day rotation for Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter. The veteran’s setback dims his early-season fantasy outlook significantly. Fantasy managers should shift focus to stash prospects like Rocker or Leiter, who could seize this chance to shine in Texas’ lineup.

Jon Gray was diagnosed with a fractured right wrist after getting hit by a comebacker during Friday's spring training game against the Colorado Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Gray was removed from Friday's game after being struck by a hard line drive. There is no current timetable for his return, but he is expected to miss a significant amount of time. Jack Leiter is likely to take Gray's spot in the Rangers' rotation.

Jon Gray said he has not been approached by the Rangers about transitioning into a closer.

Fantasy Impact

It had been reported earlier in the offseason that Gray could be asked to close games for Texas. He will remain in his starting role for now.

Rangers right-hander Jon Gray is in line for a normal spring training after his 2024 campaign was cut short due to neuroma in his right foot.

Fantasy Impact

Gray, potentially the club's closer in 2025, spent the offseason rehabbing his foot and is set for a normal spring. The veteran turned in a 4.47 ERA while going 5-6 in 23 outings (19 starts) a season ago.