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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jose Corniell, Texas Rangers' No. 4 prospect, was activated from ACL Rangers to Triple-A Round Rock after recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2025 and experiencing back/triceps soreness in spring training. Made his 2026 debut on May 11 against Durham Bulls, allowing 2 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4 across 3.1 scoreless innings. Had an exceptional 2025 minor league season with 1.89 ERA across 13 games with three affiliates, striking out 41 in 38 innings. Won the 2023 Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year award before his surgery.
Strengths
- + Exceptional 2025 minor league performance (1.89 ERA, 41 K in 38 IP)
- + Won 2023 Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year
- + Successful recovery from Tommy John surgery
- + Scoreless debut outing in 2026
- + Strong strikeout ability (.172 opponent batting average in 2025)
- + Made MLB appearance in 2025 season finale
- + Rangers' No. 4 prospect ranking
Weaknesses
- - Back and triceps soreness in spring training 2026
- - Missed significant time recovering from UCL/Tommy John surgery
- - Rusty appearance in first 2026 outing (3 walks in 3.1 IP)
- - History of arm injuries requiring extended recovery
- - Limited innings in debut (3.1 IP)
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Riley Cornelio is a sp for the Washington Nationals.
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