Rangers' Wyatt Langford makes progress toward return from hamstring injury

Wyatt Langford participated in live batting practice before the Rangers' game against the Angels on July 8, having also run the bases on July 7. The 24-year-old outfielder is recovering from a left hamstring strain, which initially sidelined him past the All-Star break. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker indicated the team needs to decide on Langford's activation before or after the coming weekend, depending on his health status. Langford expressed optimism about returning before the All-Star break, provided he clears all medical evaluations.

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