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Rangers Place Jakob Junis on 15-Day Injured List; Winston Santos Recalled

The move weakens Texas’s right-handed late-inning depth, raising urgency to add a reliever before the August 3 trade deadline.

Jul 18, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis (16) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis (16) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rangers placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain, removing their primary right-handed setup option from the roster.
  • The club recalled right-hander Winston Santos from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move to provide immediate bullpen innings.
  • Junis has been a reliable connector to the closer with 40 innings, a 2.70 ERA, 14 holds and an unusually low 4.3% walk rate this season, which makes his absence meaningful in high-leverage spots.
  • Texas added Chase Silseth recently but still lacks established right-handed late-inning arms, and limited payroll flexibility makes further additions before the August 3 deadline more challenging.
  • Manager Skip Schumaker is likely to turn to internal options such as Peyton Gray or Silseth for the eighth inning while Santos serves as short-term depth and the front office evaluates trade targets.