Rangers place Josh Jung on injured list, recall Josh Smith

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Rangers place Josh Jung on injured list, recall Josh Smith
Summary

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, retroactive to Wednesday. Infielder Josh Smith has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Jung, the team's leading hitter with a.294 average, left a recent game early but expressed a desire to play through the injury. Following a less-than-ideal performance during practice, he was ultimately scratched from the lineup. This marks Smith's third stint with the Rangers this season.

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  • Josh Jung placed on 10-day injured list with calf strain.
  • Josh Smith recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
  • Jung is the Rangers' leading hitter this season.
  • Jung's injury occurred during a game against the White Sox.
  • Smith has experienced multiple trips to the injured list this season.
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  • 10:43 PMESPN MLBRangers put Jung on IL, recall Smith from minors
  • 9:08 PMYahoo SportsRangers place 3B Josh Jung on injured list with calf strain, recall INF Josh Smith
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The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain. Infielder Josh Smith was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Jung is the team’s leading hitter and tied for third in the American League with a .294 average.

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The first-place Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, and recalled veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock.

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