Overview
- The Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with the move made retroactive to Wednesday after he felt a right forearm strain catching Jacob deGrom.
- Jansen underwent scans that showed elbow inflammation and manager Skip Schumaker said Jansen will be out for a few days while the club manages the arm issue.
- Texas signed 12-season veteran Elias Díaz to a major-league contract as short-term insurance behind the plate and could activate him as soon as this series.
- Jansen has struggled at the plate this season, hitting .171 in 41 games, which increases the practical impact of his absence on the Rangers' lineup and offense.
- The club has only two catchers on the 40-man roster and limited Triple-A depth, so the Díaz signing and the use of a retroactive IL date give the Rangers immediate roster flexibility and a ready defensive option.