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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Smith (Texas Rangers infielder) was placed on the 10-day IL on May 7, 2026 due to a right glute strain. Subsequently, he developed a wrist injury that will delay his rehabilitation program and push his return date beyond the initial May 15 eligibility. Prior to the IL placement, Smith was struggling significantly with a .217/.324/.239 slash line across 108 plate appearances with only 2 stolen bases and 6 RBIs. However, recent performance showed signs of improvement with a 7-for-20 record in his last 7 games before injury.
Strengths
- + Recent 7-game stretch showed improvement (7-for-20 with 4 walks)
- + In his fifth season with Rangers, has experience in the organization
- + Best season in 2024 with .258 average, 13 HRs, 62 RBIs shows capability for better performance
Weaknesses
- - Severe slump to start 2026 season (.217 BA, .563 OPS)
- - Multiple injuries: right glute strain and wrist injury
- - Extended IL stay likely due to compounding wrist injury
- - No home runs in 96 at-bats this season
- - Significant decline from 2024 performance
- - Dual injury complications will delay return timeline
Injury Status: IL-10
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