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Jacob Latz earns All-Star honors for Texas Rangers in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Jacob Latz earns All-Star honors for Texas Rangers in 2026

Summary

Jacob Latz is the Texas Rangers' representative at the 2026 All-Star Game, held in Philadelphia. Selected as the sole Ranger five years after his MLB debut, Latz transitioned from a starting pitcher to a closer and has made significant contributions this season. He has recorded 18 saves with a 1.61 ERA. Latz's journey to this achievement included overcoming injuries and a challenging collegiate career before being drafted by the Rangers in 2017. This marks a culmination of his persistence as he looks to continue solidifying his role in the team’s bullpen moving forward.

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•Jacob Latz debuts as an All-Star on July 14, 2026.
•He has a 1.61 ERA and 18 saves this season.
•Latz has overcome numerous setbacks since being drafted in 2017.
•His transformation from starter to closer has been vital for the Rangers.
•Latz is under contract with the Rangers through at least 2030.

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11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Rangers’ Jacob Latz takes long road to first All-Star Game

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Left-hander Jacob Latz is the Texas Rangers’ lone representative at the 2026 All-Star Game, five years after his MLB debut and nine years after he was drafted. The Jacob Latz...
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