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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Smith, Texas Rangers second baseman, is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right glute strain (since May 4) and has developed additional wrist inflammation that will delay his rehab program and likely extend his return date beyond May 15. Prior to his IL placement, Smith was struggling offensively, slashing .217/.324/.239 with 2 steals and 6 RBI across 108 plate appearances in 31 games. Backup infielders Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue have been performing well in his absence.
Strengths
- + Eligible to return Thursday (May 15) pending recovery
- + Manager Skip Schumaker indicated wrist inflammation should be resolved in hopefully just a couple of days
- + Young player at 28 years old with time to recover
Weaknesses
- - Multiple injuries: right glute strain plus new wrist inflammation
- - Poor offensive performance before injury (.217 BA, .324 OBP, .239 SLG)
- - Extended recovery timeline due to compounding injuries
- - Backup players performing well, creating competition for playing time
- - Low RBI production (6 RBI in 31 games)
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Right glute strain (primary) with secondary wrist inflammation complicating recovery
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