Rangers place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day IL with forearm strain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday due to a right forearm strain. This decision was made before Saturday night's game against Cleveland. Jansen has struggled at the plate this season, with a.171 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBIs in 41 games. To fill the gap, the Rangers signed catcher Elias Díaz after he was granted free agency by Kansas City. Additionally, second baseman Josh Smith begins an injury rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco after missing time with a glute strain and viral meningitis.
- •Jansen placed on 10-day IL with forearm strain.
- •Elias Díaz signed to replace Jansen.
- •Jansen has a.171 average this season.
- •Josh Smith starts injury rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco.
- •Smith has not played since May 3.
- 11:27 PMESPN MLB — Rangers place catcher Jansen on IL, sign Diaz
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day IL with forearm strain
"The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday before Saturday night's game against Cleveland with right forearm strain. The Rangers signed catcher Elias Díaz to a major league contract. Jansen has hit .171 in 41 games with three home runs and 12 RBIs.
"The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday before Saturday's game against Cleveland with right forearm strain, and signed catcher Elias Diaz to a major league contract in a corresponding roster move.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 6, 2026, 11:27 PMRangers place catcher Jansen on IL, sign Diaz
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday before Saturday's game against Cleveland with right forearm strain, and signed catcher Elias Diaz to a major league contract in a corresponding roster move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:05 PMRangers place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day IL with forearm strain
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday before Saturday night's game against Cleveland with right forearm strain. The Rangers signed catcher Elias Díaz to a major league contract. Jansen has hit .171 in 41 games with three home runs and 12 RBIs.
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