Scouting Report: Josh Lester
Chicago Cubs | 3B
Overall
Summary
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
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