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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Smith, Texas Rangers second baseman, is currently hospitalized with viral meningitis after being placed on the 10-day IL on May 4 with a right glute strain. He subsequently developed left wrist inflammation during rehab. Smith has struggled significantly at the plate, hitting .217 with no home runs and 6 RBIs in 31 games before his hospitalization. He is expected to remain hospitalized for 7-10 days with a return-to-play plan to be determined once he resumes physical activity.
Strengths
- + Recently went 5-for-9 in Detroit series
- + Showed some offensive improvement before injury
- + Young player (28 years old) in his fifth MLB season
Weaknesses
- - Hospitalized with viral meningitis
- - Multiple injury issues: glute strain, left wrist inflammation
- - Poor offensive performance: .217 batting average, .563 OPS
- - Lost playing time to Ezequiel Duran before hospitalization
- - No home runs in 31 games
- - Serious illness requiring extended hospitalization
- - Uncertain timeline for return to play
Injury Status: IL-10
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