After a challenging journey back from injury, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jose Corniell is finally making his MLB debut. Once the Rangers’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2023, Corniell had slipped from the spotlight after missing the entire 2024 season due to elbow problems. However, the 22-year-old has bounced back impressively in 2025, boasting strong numbers across multiple minor league levels with a 1.89 ERA and nearly 10 strikeouts per nine innings.
With Chris Martin placed on the injured list again and infielder Josh Smith on the paternity list, the Rangers called up Corniell as a replacement for Cole Winn, who is also on the IL. Though the team hasn’t yet announced starters for the final games, Corniell could earn a starting role this weekend—an ideal opportunity to prove himself before heading into the offseason.
His rapid ascent and performance have put the Rangers in a position where they want to see what he can do at the major league level, even in a season where playoff hopes have faded. Giving fans a chance to watch the promising young pitcher in action may bring renewed excitement to the Rangers’ final games.
