Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung and outfielder Evan Carter are continuing their recovery at Globe Life Field. ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy declined to provide a timetable for injured third baseman Josh Jung. However, he presented an excellent circumstance on Saturday at Globe Life Field.
“I’d say by the first of August he could be in a position to help us,” Bochy told reporters.
Jung has been close before. He’s gone on rehab assignments previously. However, his fractured right wrist has kept him on the 60-day injury list.
Bochy said Friday was a heavier day, with cage work under the stadium. On Saturday, Jung conducted sprints, jogged around the bases, and batted lightly.
Bochy would not say when Jung might start another rehab assignment. If they anticipate him to help at the beginning of August, his rehab assignment should arrive soon. His final minor league game was on June 20 with Triple-A Round Rock. Jung returned to Arlington, intending to be activated soon after.
The injury has healed. However, he has occasionally experienced wrist stiffness and pain, which has hampered his ability to overcome the last hurdle and return to the lineup.
Jung was batting.412 with two home runs and six RBIs before he was struck by a ball on his right wrist against Tampa Bay on April 1. He was moved to the 10-day.
The next day, IL underwent surgery to fix the break, which was more severe than anticipated. He’s been on the 60-day IL since April 8. He is eligible for activation.
Meanwhile, outfielder Evan Carter practiced baserunning on Saturday as he recovers from lower back pain. Bochy stated that the left-handed hitting youngster would batting practice at Globe Life Field on Tuesday.
What happens after that? It’s unclear whether a rehab assignment will come next, and if so, where. Carter flew to Arizona in late June to begin swinging the bat at the team’s Surprise spring training facilities. However, the plan is to send Carter on a rehab assignment when he is ready.
Carter was placed on the 15-day indefinite leave in June due to lower back pain. This was his second bout of back discomfort this season. He missed seven games in May but did not appear on the injury list.
The Rangers feel Carter’s offensive struggles this season are due in part to the injury. When he was on the injured list, he was cutting.188/.272/.361/.633, with five home runs and 15 RBI.
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