Availability
Josh Jung played in a minor league spring training game on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Jung is expected to return to the Cactus League lineup this upcoming week. He had been sidelined due an adductor strain.
Josh Jung (hamstring) ran the bases on Tuesday and could potentially return to the Rangers' lineup on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Jung sustained a hamstring almost two weeks ago. He has gotten in some fielding and running drills over the past week with no setbacks reported. He should be back in game action by the weekend.
Jung (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain on Saturday. He participated in field work on Thursday, taking groundballs for the first time since the diagnosis, and reported feeling good during the session.
Fantasy Impact
Texas has not established a timeline for Jung's return. Opening Day availability remains a possibility.
Josh Jung underwent an MRI that revealed an adductor strain and will be held out of baseball activities for at least 10 days.
Fantasy Impact
Jung was scratched from the Texas Rangers' spring training lineup on Thursday and was initially expected to return over the weekend. However, an MRI revealed an adductor strain that will likely sideline him for at least a couple of weeks. He still has time to recover before the Rangers open the regular season on March 26 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jung (hamstring) was originally projected to rejoin the lineup on Friday against Chicago. Texas has opted to provide him with additional rest days instead.
Fantasy Impact
He is now expected to return to game action on Sunday against Seattle. Luke Hanson will start at third base and bat ninth for the Rangers on Friday.