**Rangers Get Crucial Injury Updates Before White Sox Clash**
The Texas Rangers are receiving timely positive injury updates despite their 47-52 record, making a repeat World Series championship unlikely. However, ahead of their game against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, the team received encouraging news regarding several injured players, offering a glimmer of hope.
According to MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry, Tyler Mahle, Cody Bradford, and Evan Carter are making progress in their rehab:
– Tyler Mahle feels good and will pitch at Frisco later this week to continue his ramp-up.
– Cody Bradford will come out of the bullpen tomorrow in Frisco.
– Evan Carter shagged in the outfield today and will take batting practice tomorrow.
The Rangers need help on both sides of the ball, ranking 17th in the league with a 4.05 ERA and 19th with a .238 batting average.
**Tyler Mahle**
A veteran right-hander with a career 4.30 ERA and 1.304 WHIP across 635.2 innings, Mahle has an average of 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings and a 2.93 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He will be a valuable addition to the rotation once he returns from his elbow ailment.
**Cody Bradford**
Bradford has a promising, albeit limited, big-league track record. The southpaw had a 3-0 record with a 1.40 ERA, 0.621 WHIP, and an 8.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 19.1 innings before suffering a fractured rib. He could be available in early August barring any setbacks, according to Sports Illustrated.
**Evan Carter**
Carter has struggled this year, slashing .188/.272/.361 with five homers and 15 RBIs across 45 games. The preseason AL Rookie of the Year has been out since May 26th with a stress fracture in his back. He recently swung a bat at the team’s training facility in Surprise, Arizona, and is inching closer to a minor-league rehab stint. Carter mentioned that his current progress is much better compared to his initial Arizona sessions.
The Rangers are also awaiting the return of another young player, Josh Jung. Texas needs Carter to prove his worth as the 50th overall pick in the 2020 draft. A strong late-season push from Carter would be a positive sign for the team’s future.
Currently, the Rangers are just five games behind the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West. If the team can stay competitive while healing up, they could be in the mix for the division crown in September.
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