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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Carter Baumler, a right-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers, has been shut down from his minor league rehab assignment due to a setback with his intercostal strain. Originally placed on the IL on April 5, 2026, Baumler made three appearances during his rehab assignment but experienced complications and hasn't pitched since April 28. The timeline for his return to a throwing program remains unclear. Prior to the setback, Baumler had shown promise, hitting 97 mph in rehab outings and securing a spot on the Opening Day roster after being dealt to Texas in December 2025.
Strengths
- + Secured Opening Day roster spot
- + Hit 97 mph velocity in rehab outings
- + Showed early promise with 2 wins and 3 saves in 10 appearances before injury
- + 21 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitched (strong K rate)
- + Rule 5 selection indicating organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Intercostal strain with setback during rehab assignment
- - Hasn't pitched since April 28, 2026
- - Shutdown from rehab assignment with unclear return timeline
- - 1 blown save in limited appearances
- - 4.11 ERA in 2026 season
- - 1.24 WHIP indicating control issues
- - Uncertainty regarding when throwing program will resume
Injury Status: IL-60
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Tyler Baum is a sp for the Washington Nationals.
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