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Wyatt Langford’s Hamstring Strain Sends Texas Rangers to Adjust Roster
6/29/2026, 1:03:35 AM
Immediate Roster Move
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list Sunday for a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter, who was on the IL with a right oblique strain. Manager Skip Schumaker said Langford will likely miss the rest of the first half and return only after the All-Star break.
Background & Context
Langford, the No. 4 overall 2023 draft pick, returned from a 39-game forearm strain to hit .278 with eight homers, 20 RBIs and a .824 OPS in 40 games. The new hamstring injury adds to prior setbacks, including an April quad strain and earlier oblique issues, marking his sixth IL stint. Carter, 23, was batting .176 with six homers and 21 RBIs in 66 games before his June 13 IL placement. Overall, Langford holds a .251 career average with 46 homers and 156 RBIs across 308 games.
Key Statistics
Langford’s season line includes a .278/.324/.500 slash line, eight home runs, 20 RBIs and 1.7 bWAR in 40 games. Carter has a .176 average with six homers and 21 RBIs in 66 games.
Official Statements & Team Response
Manager Skip Schumaker called the hamstring issue “frustrating,” noting Langford’s hard-working style. Langford voiced disappointment, citing the team’s winning stretch and the timing before the All-Star break and trade deadline. The club also pointed to shortstop Corey Seager’s recent return, with the Rangers posting a 13-12 record in the 25 games where Seager and Langford have both appeared.
Verbatim Quotes
“It sucks a lot, especially because the team’s playing well, winning games,” — Wyatt Langford, Outfielder
“It’s super frustrating, like I said,” — Wyatt Langford, Outfielder
“That's what's so frustrating, he did it on an effort play,” — Skip Schumaker, Manager
“He plays hard, he plays the right way. It's what you want from a player, so for that to happen is so tough.” — Skip Schumaker, Manager
“All of us want to be out there,” — Wyatt Langford, Outfielder
Impact on Team Outlook
Langford’s loss eliminates a primary power-hitting threat as the Rangers approach the All-Star break and the July 31 trade deadline. The club’s 13-12 record when both Langford and Seager have played highlights his impact. Carter’s activation adds outfield depth, yet his lower offensive numbers indicate a net reduction in run production.
What’s Next
The Rangers anticipate Langford’s return after the All-Star break, pending medical clearance. In the interim, the club will rely on Carter and other bench players to fill the outfield vacancy while monitoring Langford’s rehabilitation progress. The upcoming schedule features series against division rivals, providing a test of the roster’s resilience ahead of the trade deadline.
