The Rangers have granted right-hander Austin Voth his release. (Source: Shawn McFarland on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Rangers signed Voth to a minors pact earlier this month, and made just one start for Triple-A Round Rock. He has also spent time at Triple-A with the Blue Jays and Twins this season. Voth owns a career 4.84 ERA across 210 big-league appearances, 39 of which have been starts.
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Justin Foscue went 2-for-2 in a win over the Angels with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Foscue has heated up at the plate of late, picking up hits in four of his last six contests. The 27-year-old has provided manager Skip Schumaker with one of the more explosive bats in a streaky Rangers lineup, posting an .892 OPS with six home runs, 17 RBI, and 14 runs scored across 41 games.
Category: Game Recaps
Nicky Lopez went 3-for-5 with a stolen base, one RBI, and two runs scored in Thursday’s 10-4 win over the Tigers. The three-hit performance extended his hitting streak to nine games.
Fantasy Impact: Lopez is 13-for-29 with two steals, three RBI, and five runs during the streak. He is slashing .355/.388/.409 through 31 games with Texas and will continue starting at shortstop until Corey Seager returns from the injured list.
Category: Game Recaps
Chris Paddack has elected free agency. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Paddack declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. He will look to land another opportunity.
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The Rangers selected the contract of Ben Peoples. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Peoples will add a fresh arm for Texas. Winston Santos was optioned as the corresponding move.
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The White Sox acquired C Ben Hartl from the Rangers for RHP Ben Peoples.
Fantasy Impact: Hartl was selected in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He'll add catching depth in the lower levels of the White Sox organization.
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Joe Ross was designated for assignment ahead of Monday's game at Cleveland. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ross was cleared off the roster to make room for the newly signed Chris Paddack to join the Rangers. Ross had made just five appearances out of the Rangers' bullpen since being called up just a couple of weeks ago, turning in a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across eight innings.
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