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Rangers Place Outfielder Evan Carter on 10-Day Injured List
6/14/2026, 1:00:14 PM
Roster Move After Carter’s Injury
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list Saturday after he felt right-oblique soreness while making a diving catch in the fourth inning of Friday’s 10-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Carter was removed in the fifth inning and will miss at least ten days. Infielder Cody Freeman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and started at second base. The move coincided with shortstop Corey Seager being listed day-to-day after a home-plate collision against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Carter’s 2026 Performance and Injury History
Carter entered 2026 hitting .176/.292/.321 with six homers, 21 RBIs and a .621 OPS in 66 games. He logged five defensive runs saved, ranking among the Rangers’ top center-field defenders. Past two seasons he dealt with a right-quadriceps strain, back spasms and a fractured right wrist that ended his 2025 campaign. The organization has prioritized his defense despite offensive struggles.
Chronology of Recent Events
- Thursday – Seager suffered soreness after a home-plate collision with Kansas City Royals.
- Friday – Carter made a diving catch, felt right-oblique soreness and left in the fifth inning; Texas fell 10-1 to Boston.
- Saturday – Rangers announced Carter’s 10-day IL, recalled Freeman, added Joe Ross and optioned Luis Curvelo; Freeman started at second base and Ross was slated to start for Texas.
Key Numbers
- Carter: .176/.292/.321, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 5 defensive runs saved (2026).
- Seager: listed day-to-day after collision; no new stats.
- Ross: 2.92 ERA in seven Triple-A games at Round Rock.
- Rangers: tied for second in the American League West and tied for the final Wild Card spot entering the Boston series.
Manager’s Comments
Manager Skip Schumaker said Seager felt better but was still not ready to play, and described Carter’s injury as something he had never seen on a diving catch. He also noted that Carter would have been rested against Boston’s left-handed starters because of his limited success versus left-handed pitching.
Implications for Roster Flexibility
Carter’s IL placement removes a top defensive outfielder and a pinch-hitting option against right-handed relievers. Freeman adds a right-handed bat and infield depth, while Ross strengthens the rotation. With Seager’s health uncertain, the Rangers face a thinner outfield and reduced late-game flexibility as they chase a playoff spot.
Direct Quotes
- “I’ve never seen it on a diving catch.” — Skip Schumaker, Rangers manager
- “A lot better today, but not enough to play.” — Skip Schumaker, Rangers manager
Upcoming Plans
The Rangers open Game 2 of the three-game series at Fenway with Freeman in the lineup and Ross on the mound. Updates on Carter’s recovery and Seager’s status are expected within the next week, which could prompt additional roster moves as Texas pursues a postseason berth.
