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Rangers place Junis on IL as Beeks undergoes season-ending surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Rangers place Junis on IL as Beeks undergoes season-ending surgery

Summary

The Texas Rangers have placed Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list due to a right hip impingement and activated Chris Martin from the IL. Jalen Beeks will undergo season-ending surgery for a flexor tendon strain after experiencing elbow soreness during his rehab. The changes come as starter Jack Leiter recovers from recent surgery on his ankle. Leiter aims to return before the end of the season after a procedure to remove an extra bone.

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Status Watch

•Jakob Junis is placed on the 15-day IL.
•Chris Martin activated after shoulder issues.
•Jalen Beeks to have season-ending surgery.
•Jack Leiter recovering from ankle surgery, hoping to return this season.

Latest Updates

8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers swap relievers on IL and lose another to surgery while starter Leiter is recovering from his

What they're saying

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The Texas Rangers swapped right-handed relievers on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, placing Jakob Junis on the IL with a right hip impingement and activating 40-year-old Chris Martin after his second stint out because of a right shoulder issue. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young also said left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks would have season-ending surgery for a flexor tendon strain. Beeks was close to being activated from the IL after being out since June 10 with lower back spasms when he started having elbow soreness during his rehab.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN HAWKINS

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