The Texas Rangers have restored their outfield to full strength following a much-anticipated roster move on Saturday.
The team announced via X (formerly Twitter) that left fielder Wyatt Langford has been activated from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, infielder Justin Foscue was optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock.
Langford had a brief rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday, where he went 1-for-3 with a home run. Although he rejoined the team in San Diego on Friday, he wasn’t in the lineup. Saturday marked the first day he was eligible to return.
The 23-year-old was placed on the IL on June 27 (retroactive to June 25) due to a left oblique strain, an issue he said had bothered him for several weeks. The team made the decision to shut him down briefly to allow for full recovery. This marks his second oblique-related stint on the IL this season—he previously missed time in April with a right-side strain.
In 67 games this year, Langford is hitting .232 with a .308 on-base percentage and .421 slugging, along with 13 home runs and 31 RBIs.
A former No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Langford made his big-league debut on Opening Day last season and is now in his second year with the club.
Heading into Saturday, the Rangers sat two games below .500 and still have nine road games left before the All-Star break.
Despite Langford’s return, Michael Helman is staying with the team. Acquired after being designated for assignment by the Pirates, Helman was called up from Round Rock following Langford’s injury. He’s appeared in three games, drawing two walks, scoring twice, stealing a base, and going hitless in two at-bats.
