Josh Smith
1B,3B,SS,LF,RF,DH - Texas Rangers
2026 Outlook
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The Rangers placed INF Josh Smith on the paternity list.
Fantasy Impact
Smith will likely be done for the season. Donovan Solano was recalled as the corresponding move.
Josh Smith went 1-for-3 in the win over the Twins, driving in one run with a home run, scoring another, and adding a walk while striking out twice.
Fantasy Impact
After today's win, Smith has a .252 batting average with 125 hits, 35 RBI, and 10 home runs across 143 games this season. Smith has struggled at the plate as of late, hitting .136 over his last seven games.
Josh Smith was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an infected elbow.
Fantasy Impact
Smith can be considered as day-to-day. He could return later this week before the season ends.
Josh Smith went 3-for-4 in the win over the Braves, tallying two RBI, one home run, and two runs scored.
Fantasy Impact
After going hitless in the first two games of the series, Smith bounced back in a big way, collecting three hits and drawing a walk in the finale. Following yesterday’s game, Smith is now batting .277 with 91 hits, 28 RBI, and 52 runs scored across 93 games this season.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he is hopeful Josh Smith will return to the Rangers lineup on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Smith was available off the bench on Thursday against the Royals. His status will need to be monitored ahead of Friday's series opener.