Texas Rangers option Josh Smith to Triple-A after brief MLB return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Texas Rangers sent second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on June 19. Smith had just rejoined the team after missing 37 games due to injuries and viral meningitis. In three games since his activation, he recorded two hits in nine at-bats. Outfielder Jarred Kelenic has been called up, having performed well with a.340 batting average at Round Rock. Manager Skip Schumaker expressed the difficulty of the decision but emphasized the need for Smith to regain his form. The Rangers recently faced a three-game sweep to Minnesota, scoring only seven runs across the series.
- •Josh Smith was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after recent activation.
- •Smith missed 37 games due to injuries and viral meningitis.
- •Jarred Kelenic has been called up from Round Rock.
- •Smith batted.218 with no home runs in 34 games this season.
- •The Rangers were swept in a recent series against Minnesota.
- 12:53 AMESPN MLB — Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries
"The Texas Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis. Texas brought up outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick by the New York Mets in the 2018 draft. The left-hander had hit .340 (17 of 50) with three homers, 11 RBIs, 12 runs and eight walks in 13 games for Round Rock since signing a minor league deal with the Rangers on June 1.
"The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 20, 2026, 12:53 AMRangers option 2B Smith just days after return
The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:38 PMTexas Rangers send 2B Josh Smith to minors just days after his return from illness and injuries
The Texas Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis. Texas brought up outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick by the New York Mets in the 2018 draft. The left-hander had hit .340 (17 of 50) with three homers, 11 RBIs, 12 runs and eight walks in 13 games for Round Rock since signing a minor league deal with the Rangers on June 1.
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