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Josh Smith

1B,2B,3B,SS,LF,RF - Texas Rangers IL10

  • Age 28
  • LSU
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
Country: USA
Rostered In ~2% of leagues

Next Game

CLE @ TEX
P. Messick #54
Fri, 6/5 8:15pm
Rank
H #355
Projection (?)
0 pts
Matchup (?)

Eligibility

Yahoo
1B,2B,3B,SS,LF,RF
ESPN
1B,3B,SS,2B
CBS
1B,2B,3B,SS

Availability



Josh Smith (illness) takes live BP Wednesday

Josh Smith took live batting practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith originally landed on the injured list on May 5 with a strained glute, but his recovery was later complicated by wrist inflammation and a hospitalization due to viral meningitis. He has since progressed to taking live batting practice and could begin a minor league rehab assignment as soon as next week.

Nicholas RodriguezJun 4, 2026
Josh Smith (illness) not cleared to resume baseball activities yet

The Rangers say Josh Smith has not been cleared to resume baseball activities.

Fantasy Impact

Smith was able to to some jogging again on Friday. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Ari Koslow6 days ago
Josh Smith (illness) resumes baseball activities

Josh Smith has resumed baseball activities.

Fantasy Impact

Smith was back with the Rangers on Thursday. He remains without a clear timetable to return. He'll figure to make a rehab assignment before returning.

Ari Koslow6 days ago
Josh Smith (viral meningitis) returns to Rangers Thursday

Josh Smith was back with the Rangers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith was away from the team due to viral meningitis. He was able to resume a workout and light jogging on Thursday.

Ari Koslow7 days ago
Josh Smith to miss 7-10 days, diagnosed with viral meninigtis

Josh Smith has been diagnosed viral meninigtis.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will be in a Dallas-area hospital for 7-10 days and then will return to the team.

Ari Koslow3 weeks ago