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Rangers Put Leiter on IL, Recall Corniell Amid Rotation Crunch

6/22/2026

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Summary

Leiter Injured

The Texas Rangers placed starter Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list on June 21, 2026, effective June 19, because of an ankle posterior impingement.
They recalled Jose Corniell from Round Rock, where he posted a 0-2 record, 6.08 ERA, 10 walks and 19 strikeouts in seven games.
The move leaves the rotation short before a road trip to Miami, Toronto and Cleveland, with Nathan Eovaldi also sidelined by knee soreness.

Summary

Seager Slump

Corey Seager is hitting .186 with nine homers and 24 RBIs on the concussion list.
His slump began after a mid-May break that gave him a sore back and cost 19 games.
Chris Young said the team is focusing on Seager feeling good through weight-room work, hitting and running.
Skip Schumaker said Seager is attending meetings and running but remains day-to-day, marking his worst career slump and a lineup worry.

History

Historical Context

After acquiring Curt Schilling in the 2003-04 offseason, the Boston Red Sox entered 2004 with a $1.2 billion payroll and a 21-6 record for Schilling. In October 2004 he pitched Game 6 of the ALCS and Game 2 of the World Series despite a torn ankle tendon, helping Boston end an 86-year championship drought and cementing a legacy of injury-driven depth.

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Leiter Injured

The Texas Rangers placed starter Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list on June 21, 2026, effective June 19, because of an ankle posterior impingement.
They recalled Jose Corniell from Round Rock, where he posted a 0-2 record, 6.08 ERA, 10 walks and 19 strikeouts in seven games.
The move leaves the rotation short before a road trip to Miami, Toronto and Cleveland, with Nathan Eovaldi also sidelined by knee soreness.

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