Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung and designated hitter Justin Foscue will both be sidelined after suffering muscle strains, the club announced. Jung is dealing with an adductor strain, while Foscue is managing a hamstring strain. The Rangers expect Jung to miss approximately 10 days. A specific timetable for Foscue has not been detailed, beyond the initial indication that he is working through a hamstring issue.
Jung’s absence, even for a relatively short period, is notable for Texas. As the club’s starting third baseman, he plays a key role both defensively on the infield and as a right-handed presence in the lineup. An adductor strain typically affects the muscles of the inner thigh and groin area, which are heavily involved in lateral movement, quick changes of direction, and fielding actions at third base. The Rangers are likely to be cautious as he works back, aiming to preserve his mobility and strength for the long season ahead.
In the short term, Texas will need to cover Jung’s innings at third base. That could mean additional opportunities for reserve infielders or players with positional flexibility who can slide over to the hot corner. The club’s decision on how to distribute those innings will depend on its current roster construction, with an eye toward maintaining infield stability and offensive balance.
Foscue’s hamstring strain presents a different challenge. As a designated hitter, his primary value comes at the plate, and hamstring health is crucial for running the bases and generating lower-body power in the batter’s box. Even minor hamstring issues can linger if not fully healed, so the Rangers are expected to monitor his workload carefully. While he recovers, Texas could turn to internal options to fill at-bats in the DH role, potentially giving more plate appearances to players competing for roster spots or expanded roles.
The timing of these injuries adds an extra layer of evaluation for the Rangers’ staff. Any missed time during this part of the baseball calendar can influence how players ramp up their workloads, and it may affect how quickly they reach full game readiness. However, with Jung’s estimated absence set at about 10 days, there is optimism that he can return without a significant interruption to his season outlook if his recovery proceeds as planned.
For Foscue, the focus will be on easing back from the hamstring issue without rushing, reducing the risk of recurrence. The team’s medical and performance staff will likely tailor his running, hitting, and agility progressions based on how the hamstring responds.
As the Rangers continue their preparations, the health of Jung and Foscue will be closely watched. Their returns will help clarify the club’s lineup structure and depth chart as Texas moves forward, and how well the team navigates their short-term absences could shape early roster decisions and playing-time distributions.
