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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Smith, Rangers second baseman, placed on 10-day IL with right glute strain on May 4, 2026. Additionally dealing with wrist inflammation during rehab. Slashing .217/.324/.239 in first 31 games of season (96 AB, 0 HR, 6 RBI). However, showing signs of improvement in last 7 games (7-for-20 with 4 walks). Eligible for activation Thursday. Backup infielders Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue have filled in, with Duran performing well (.308/.387/.577 in last 7 games).
Strengths
- + Signs of improvement in last 7 games (7-for-20 with 4 walks)
- + Eligible for activation soon
- + Best season was 2024 with .258 BA, 13 HR, 62 RBI
- + Fifth season with Rangers shows organizational continuity
Weaknesses
- - Right glute strain requiring IL placement
- - Wrist inflammation during rehab
- - Poor start to 2026 season (.217 BA, .324 OBP, .563 OPS)
- - No home runs in 96 at-bats
- - Significant decline from 2024 performance
- - Backup infielders performing well in his absence
- - Multiple injury setbacks in short timeframe
Injury Status: IL-10
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Josh Stowers is a center fielder for the Houston Astros.
Player Overview
Position
CF
Team
Houston Astros