SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2025) — The Texas Rangers shuffled their roster before Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, announcing that 22-year-old outfielder Evan Carter was placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms that resurfaced after recent performance struggles
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Carter had been ice cold at the plate, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Friday, and is just 4-for-34 (.118) since the All-Star break
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To fill the vacancy, the Rangers recalled rookie outfielder Alejandro Osuna from Triple‑A Round Rock. Osuna has appeared in 29 games this season, slashing just .164/. but provides a fresh body while Carter recovers
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A Familiar Injury Path
Carter’s back issues are unfortunately well-documented and date back to his earliest pro days:
In 2021, just a year after being drafted, a stress fracture in his lower back limited him to just 32 games in Single‑A
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The following seasons were marred by persistent pain. Carter underwent an ablation procedure in late 2024 and ultimately missed much of the season after being diagnosed with a lumbar sprain and eventually shifted to the 60-day injured list
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Though he shone during his MLB debut in late 2023 and helped anchor the Rangers’ World Series run, lingering back trouble disrupted his rhythm in 2024, resulting in a .188/.272/.361 slash line over 45 games
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Depth Test for Rangers
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy expressed frustration over the continuing injury assumptions, noting the team’s depth — or lack thereof — is being strained:“You look at the number of injuries. I mean, it hasn’t stopped.” Carter’s absence leaves the Rangers without one of their most dynamic young bats at a critical part of the season
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With Josh Jung sidelined with calf soreness and Jake Burger on a rehab assignment, Texas will lean on internal options. Wyatt Langford is expected to shift into center field, with Sam Haggerty and possibly Michael Helman filling the vacancy in the outfield mix
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Carter’s 2025 Snapshot
Stat Value
Age 22
Batting Average .238
HR / RBI 4 HR / 21 RBI
Quad strain stint May 18 – June 3
Given his ongoing health timeline, Carter’s earliest return would not be before August 12, though the organization remains cautious before designating a firm return date
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With the calendar flipping to August and the playoff race tightening, Carter’s latest setback underscores just how precarious the Rangers’ situation has become.
