Texas Rangers

Jack Leiter threw live batting practice on Monday. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leiter threw 25 pitches over two innings. He is continuing to make progress, but remains without a clear timetable to return.

Jacob deGrom told the Rangers he wants to remain with the team after being approached about waiving his no-trade clause.

Fantasy Impact: There have been rumors about every player being available on the day of the trade deadline for the Rangers. Barring something changing last second, it appears deGrom will remain with the Rangers.

Josh Smith is being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. (Source: Evan Grant on X)

Fantasy Impact: Smith will head to Canada, and left-hander Adam Macko will join the Rangers in return. Smith has been up and down from the MLB level and Triple-A throughout the summer and is currently slashing .213/.299/.272 with one homer and eight RBI in 136 at-bats for the Rangers this season.

The Rangers activated RHP Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list; designated him for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Martin had been on the injured list for the past month. He'll head to waivers.

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott was placed on the injured list at Double-A Frisco. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walcott was hit on the head Saturday by a pickoff throw. He'll miss some time as a result.

Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-3 in a loss to the Astros with a home run, one walk, one RBI, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact: Nimmo continues a solid stretch at the plate, collecting hits in eight of his last 12 contests. The outfielder offers manager Skip Schumaker one of the more stable options as part of an inconsistent Rangers lineup, hitting .270 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 46 runs scored, and six stolen bases through 106 games.

Kumar Rocker allowed three earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Rocker has provided mixed results on the mound of late, allowing three earned runs or more in four of his last eight contests. The right-hander remains one of many inconsistent arms in the Rangers rotation for manager Skip Schumaker, posting a 4.08 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a 4-8 record and 8.2 K/9 ratio through 21 appearances.

Elias Diaz went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Astros with a home run, one run scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz has provided mixed results at the plate, picking up hits in six of his last 12 contests. The veteran remains another inconsistent bat in the Rangers lineup to this point, batting .250 with five home runs, 18 RBI, and 13 runs scored across 48 games.

Wyatt Langford went 1-for-5 in a loss to the Astros with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Langford continues a torrid stretch at the plate, recording hits in 11 of his last 14 contests. The outfielder remains one of the few dynamic options in an inconsistent Rangers lineup for manager Skip Schumaker, carrying an .826 OPS with 13 homers, 31 RBI, 35 runs scored, and seven steals across 59 games.

The Rangers optioned RHP Luis Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact: Curvelo will continue to move up and down between Triple-A and the majors.

Nathan Eovaldi allowed six earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in Friday's loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Eovaldi continues a dismal stretch on the mound, allowing three earned runs or more in 10 of his last 12 contests. The right-hander has fought inconsistent command as part of an underperforming Rangers rotation, posting a 4.31 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 10-9 record and 9.5 K/9 ratio across 21 starts.

Joc Pederson went 1-for-1 in a loss to the Astros with a solo home run and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: Pederson continues a torrid stretch at the plate, recording hits in 10 of his last 12 contests. The 34-year-old remains an explosive, yet streaky bat in an inconsistent Rangers lineup, carrying an .860 OPS with 20 home runs, 42 RBI, 46 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 99 games.

Josh Jung is unlikely to be activated from the injured list this weekend. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jung was previously said to not be trending in the right direction. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Rangers have optioned right-hander Winston Santos to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Santos was just recalled from Round Rock on Thursday, but will head back to the minors one day later. The 24-year-old has made just one appearance for the Rangers this season, and has posted a 7.16 ERA in 15 outings (12 starts) for Round Rock this season.

Right-hander Chase Silseth has officially joined the Rangers following a trade from the Angels. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Silseth will be active for Friday night's game against the division-rival Astros after joining the club via trade from the Angels on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has posted a sturdy 2.72 ERA in 47 appearances for the Angels this season.

The Rangers have designated left-hander Marco Gonzales for assignment. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Rangers made a flurry of roster moves on Friday, one of which was Gonzales leaving the 40-man roster as trade acquisition Chase Silseth has officially joined the club. Gonzales got into just two games with the Rangers this season, also posting an 8.16 ERA across 17 outings (16 starts) for Triple-A Round Rock and Triple-A El Paso this season.

The Rangers have activated shortstop Corey Seager off of the 10-day injured list. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Seager has been on the injured list with back discomfort since July 1, as he's endured multiple back-related IL stints this season. The veteran has hit .182 with 10 homers in 51 games this season. Infielder Josh Smith was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Cody Bradford had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact: Bradford continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He'll likely need one or two more rehab starts before he is activated.

The Rangers placed RHP Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.

Fantasy Impact: Junis had been pitching well in the bullpen for Texas. He does not hold a clear timetable to return.

MacKenzie Gore allowed three earned runs on three hits and no walks while striking out nine over seven innings in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Gore continues an underwhelming stretch on the mound, allowing three earned runs or more in six of his last seven contests. The left-hander remains another inconsistent arm in the Rangers rotation for manager Skip Schumaker, posting a 4.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with a 6-9 record and 10.0 K/9 ratio through 23 starts.