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Rangers face pitching challenges ahead of Red Sox series finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rangers face pitching challenges ahead of Red Sox series finale

Summary

The Texas Rangers head into their final game against the Boston Red Sox without a confirmed starter for Thursday’s matchup. Boston has scheduled Sonny Gray for the start, while the Rangers manage injuries and workload restrictions within their pitching staff. Nathan Eovaldi recently returned but is limited in usage, and Jack Leiter remains sidelined on the 60-day Injured List. Texas, currently 74-76, trails the Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians in the playoff race. The Rangers will need to develop a strategic plan for the game without exhausting their bullpen.

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Status Watch

•Rangers seek a starter for Thursday's finale against Red Sox.
•Sonny Gray is scheduled to pitch for Boston.
•Nathan Eovaldi just returned from injury; Jack Leiter is unavailable.
•Rangers have a 74-76 record, trailing in the Wild Card race.
•Team needs to carefully plan pitching strategy for the series finale.

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12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Face Pitching Uncertainty Before Red Sox Series Finale

What they're saying

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As a high-stakes postseason race tightens, the Texas Rangers must navigate a depleted rotation and workload restrictions to counter Sonny Gray in a key series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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