Rangers place Evan Carter on the injury list and summon Alejandro Osuna.
Texas Rangers Face Injury Woes as Evan Carter Sidelined with Back Spasms
The Texas Rangers are facing a challenging period as their young outfielder, Evan Carter, has been sidelined due to back spasms. Carter was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 2, 2025, with an expected return around August 12.
The spasms reportedly started a few days before the IL placement, indicating a recent development rather than a long-standing injury. No prior injury history for Carter this season is noted, suggesting this back spasm episode may be his first significant injury impacting his playing time this year.
Carter's injury comes at a time when the Rangers are battling for a postseason spot. Losing a young and promising outfielder like Carter could affect the team's depth and offensive lineup. To maintain outfield depth, the Rangers recalled Alejandro Osuna from Triple-A to replace Carter.
The Rangers have had to deal with other injuries this season, affecting key players like Joc Pederson, who missed significant time with a fractured hand, and pitchers such as Tyler Mahle and Nathan Eovaldi, whose absences have stretched the pitching staff.
Jake Burger, the first baseman for the Rangers, has been out since July 12 due to a left quadriceps injury. He has been sent to Double-A Frisco to begin a rehab assignment.
As of the time of this article, Carter is batting .238 with four home runs and 21 RBIs this season. His recent performance includes going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Alejandro Osuna, a 22-year-old Mexican outfielder currently with Triple-A Round Rock, has been called up to replace Carter on the active roster. Osuna has played in 29 games for the Rangers this season, with a batting average of .164.
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy expressed regret over losing Carter before Saturday's game and also expressed concern about the ongoing number of injuries within the team.
The Rangers will need to navigate these injuries and continue their pursuit of a postseason spot without key contributors like Carter and Burger.
Despite the Texas Rangers' ongoing pursuit of a postseason spot, young outfielder Evan Carter's recent back spasms have added to their woes, landing him on the 10-day injured list. Meanwhile, baseball enthusiasts eagerly await the return of Carter, who showed promise with four home runs and 21 RBIs this season, albeit briefly replaced by Alejandro Osuna in the MLB.
