The Rangers are shutting down their third baseman with six games remaining in the season.
Texas Rangers batter Josh Jung waited in the batters circle before facing the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field in Arlington, September 8, 2024.
The Rangers must bring a position player to replace Jung since they are at the maximum allowable for pitching spots. There are two position players on the 40-man roster, outfielder Dustin Harris and catcher Sam Huff.Harris, 25, was under consideration for a callup when the Rangers added outfielder Sandro Fabian in early September. At the time, Harris, however, was just coming back from a sore side.
Acquired from Oakland as part of the Mike Minor trade in 2020, Harris offers the Rangers a Travis Jankowski prototype as an extra left-handed hitting outfielder with speed. Harris has 35 steals this season in 44 attempts in the minors. He has become a more adequate defender after originally being acquired as a corner infielder. He is slashing .272/.358/.391/.749 at Triple-A Round Rock.
The other option on the 40 is Huff, but he has seemed to fall out of favor this season. He had one brief callup earlier in the year, but has not gotten another look, even as catcher Jonah Heim’s struggles mounted. Huff, who turns 27 in January, will be out of minor league options after this season. Over the last 90 days at Round Rock, Huff is slashing .242/.282/.400/.682 with 81 strikeouts in 255 plate appearances, an unwieldy 31.7% strikeout rate.Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Watch Texas Rangers' Josh Jung Record Brother Jace's At-Bat During Chicago Off DayTexas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung films younger brother Jace Jung single for the Detroit Tigers in a game against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Read more »
Schedule quirk lets Rangers' Josh Jung see little brother in big leaguesThe Rangers got to Chicago Sunday, giving Josh the opportunity to watch younger brother Jace play Monday less than two weeks after his first big league callup.
Read more »
Watch: Josh Jung blasts walk-off homer in extras for RangersJung took a 102 mph fastball from Mason Miller to the right field seats for a three-run walk-off for the Rangers.
Read more »
Texas Rangers' Josh Jung Made History With Walk-Off Home Run Off Mason MillerOakland Athletics closer Mason Miller couldn't beat Josh Jung with his signature heat on Sunday, as the Texas Rangers third baseman went yard for a three-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning.
Read more »
Jung So Min And Jung Hae In Are All Smiles In Poster For “Love Next Door”tvN has dropped a new poster for “Love Next Door”! “Love Next Door” is a romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown
Read more »
Choi Siwon Awkwardly Introduces Jung In Sun To His Ex Jung Yoo Jin In “DNA Lover”TV Chosun's 'DNA Lover' has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode! “DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy starring Jung In Sun as Han So Jin, a
Read more »