Rangers Place Outfielder Evan Carter on 10-Day Injured List with Back Spasms

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms, a recurring issue linked to a chronic lumbar condition that caused him to miss most of the 2024 season. Carter's back problems became acute following a 0-for-4 performance with three strikeouts against the Seattle Mariners, leading the Rangers to recall Alejandro Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock to bolster their outfield depth. Manager Bruce Bochy indicated that while Carter is sidelined, Wyatt Langford and Sam Haggerty will fill in the outfield positions, with Osuna or Michael Helman likely to join as the extra outfielder. Carter, 22, has struggled since the All-Star break, hitting only .118 in his last 34 at-bats after a strong first half. Prior to this injury, Carter had also dealt with a quad strain earlier in the season and was batting .238 with four home runs, 21 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases over a career-high 189 plate appearances. The Rangers continue to manage a slew of injuries, including third baseman Josh Jung, who remains sidelined with calf soreness but has not yet been placed on the injured list.