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Update on injured pivotal Ranger player

In advance of the upcoming game at Comerica Park, the Rangers offer an current status report on their catcher, Kyle Higashioka.

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Rangers Offer Insight on Catcher Kyle Higashioka Prior to Saturday's Comerica Park Matchup
Rangers Offer Insight on Catcher Kyle Higashioka Prior to Saturday's Comerica Park Matchup

Update on injured pivotal Ranger player

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The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are butting heads in the Michigan metropolis. Before Saturday's showdown at Comerica Park, the Rangers dished out an update on their catcher, Kyle Higashioka.

Higashioka finds himself on the 10-day IL with a minor left intercostal strain, a souvenir from the series against the Athletics. Now, Higashioka is prepped to kick off his rehab stint tonight with the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A squad of the Rangers. The Express are currently sparring with the AAA unit of the San Diego Padres in El Paso, Texas.

This season, Higashioka's batting average sits at .254, with one home run and eight RBIs. He sports a .669 OPS, five doubles, and three runs scored over 17 games.

Higashioka's been delivering on the Rangers' expectations thus far, and their team will surely feel the benefits of his return. The catcher inked a 2-year, $13 million deal with Texas during the offseason and soared into the starting catcher role on opening day.

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Texas presently stands at 18-21 this season. Following their World Series run two years ago, the Rangers were anticipated to be a fierce competitor and potential World Series contender. They line up in a highly competitive division, with the Seattle Mariners leading the pack by three games. The Houston Astros and A's are tied for second, and the Rangers trail, only five games adrift of first. The division remains wide open, and there's plenty of time for the Rangers to grab a spot at the top, but they need to keep their roster healthy to do so.

Two prominent figures from that championship run two years ago are enduring a rocky season. Both Marcus Semien (.175) and Adolis Garcia (.226) lead the team in plate appearances but haven't managed to shine as anticipated. The duo has accumulated a combined 66 strikeouts and a mere seven homers and 34 RBIs across 39 games.

Wyatt Langford has proven to be a bright spark for the Rangers, hitting .269, boasting a .823 OPS, six home runs, 14 RBIs, and a 1.4 WAR.

Higashioka's Rehab: Details and Schedule

Kyle Higashioka, the star Texas Rangers catcher, has started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock Express. Here's a rundown on Higashioka's rehab schedule and projected return date.

Rehab Assignment Schedule

  • Assignment Commencement: Higashioka's rehab assignment kicked off on Saturday, May 11, 2025, as the Round Rock Express squared off against the El Paso team[1][2][3].
  • Weekend Matches: He's due to play throughout the weekend, racking up essential at-bats to guarantee his readiness for a return to the majors[1][5].
  • Location: The games are unfolding in El Paso, where the Round Rock Express is stationed[1][5].

Predicted Return Date

  • Activation Eligibility: Higashioka is eligible to rejoin the Texas Rangers during their series against the Colorado Rockies, scheduled for May 12–14, 2025[1][5].
  • Activation Uncertainty: While he's eligible to be reinstated from the injured list, manager Bruce Bochy hasn't confirmed whether Higashioka will be reinstated immediately following the rehab assignment[5].

Background

  • Injury: Higashioka has been on the sidelines since May 1, 2025, due to a minor left intercostal strain[1][2][3].
  • Rangers Role: With his impending return, Higashioka will solidify his role as part of the catching duo with Jonah Heim, and he's also adding depth as a designated hitter when healthy[5].
  1. Kyle Higashioka, the Texas Rangers' catcher, started his rehab stint tonight with the Round Rock Express, the Rangers' Triple-A squad, as they face the AAA unit of the San Diego Padres in El Paso, Texas.
  2. Higashioka is part of a team that is currently fighting for a spot in the highly competitive division, with the division's lead held by the Seattle Mariners by a margin of three games.
  3. Adolis Garcia, another prominent figure from the Rangers' championship run two years ago, has had a rocky season, maintaining a batting average of just .226.
  4. The Rangers presently have odds of 175 to win tonight's match against the Detroit Tigers, as predicted by sports analysts.
  5. Higashioka's return to the majors is expected during the series against the Colorado Rockies, scheduled for May 12–14, but the exact date is still uncertain, pending a final decision from manager Bruce Bochy.

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