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Rangers Place Jalen Beeks on 15-Day IL and Recall Luis Curvelo

Losing a reliable left-handed reliever narrows Texas's late-inning matchup options, raising short-term questions about bullpen depth.

May 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) follows through on a pitch against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rangers announced that left-hander Jalen Beeks was placed on the 15-day injured list with low back spasms and right-hander Luis Curvelo was called up from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.
  • Beeks has been a steady option out of the bullpen this season, carrying a 3.81 ERA across 29 appearances and a recent track record of similar success with Arizona last year.
  • Curvelo is a right-handed arm and does not directly replace Beeks's lefty matchup role, so the move reduces Texas's late-inning left-handed options.
  • The roster change comes as the Rangers sit just under .500 and are closely bunched in the American League West, making bullpen flexibility more important for short-term results.
  • The team described its pitching depth as respectable but will monitor Beeks's recovery for updates and could adjust the bullpen again depending on how the back spasms respond to treatment.