Josh Jung exits game with calf tightness; Rangers place Kyle Higashioka on IL
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox due to left calf tightness. Jung, the team's leading hitter with a.294 average, was replaced in the fourth inning after showing signs of discomfort while running the bases. Earlier in the day, the Rangers placed catcher Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list due to a right flexor strain, also sidelining right-handed pitcher Jose Corniell for 15 days with the same injury. The team has promoted left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales and catcher Austin Wynns from Triple-A Round Rock. Left-hander Jalen Beeks was transferred to the 60-day injured list after undergoing surgery for a flexor tendon strain.
- •Josh Jung left game with left calf tightness in the fourth inning.
- •Jung had a two-out single in the third inning before his exit.
- •Rangers placed Kyle Higashioka on 10-day IL before the game.
- •Jose Corniell also placed on the 15-day IL with a flexor strain.
- •Marco Gonzales and Austin Wynns called up from Triple-A Round Rock.
- 3:36 AMESPN MLB — Rangers leading hitter Jung (calf) exits early
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers 3B and leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness after C Kyle Higashioka put on IL
"Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox because of left calf tightness. Jung, the team's leading hitter with a .294 average, was replaced in the field in the top of the fourth inning. Jung had a two-out single in the third, then appeared slow going from first to third base on a single by Brandon Nimmo.
"Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's game against the White Sox because of left calf tightness.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 22, 2026, 3:36 AMRangers leading hitter Jung (calf) exits early
Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's game against the White Sox because of left calf tightness.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:00 AMRangers 3B and leading hitter Josh Jung exits with calf tightness after C Kyle Higashioka put on IL
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox because of left calf tightness. Jung, the team's leading hitter with a .294 average, was replaced in the field in the top of the fourth inning. Jung had a two-out single in the third, then appeared slow going from first to third base on a single by Brandon Nimmo.
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