Corbin carried eight shutout innings after a rough August, delivering a no-nonsense, attack-first approach that steadied the rotation and energized the defense and lineup. His performance is central to Texas's ability to absorb Eovaldi’s injury and maintain momentum in a tough stretch.

Corbin starts for Texas in a pivotal August matchup. He’s 6-9 with a 4.45 ERA, aiming to rebound after a rough outing. His mix and control will be tested by a Royals lineup that is trending in August. This is a high-leverage fantasy spot where strikeouts and efficiency matter, and a solid outing could flip Texas’ slide.

Corbin was in the mix to fill a spot start if needed, illustrating the Rangers’ contingency depth behind their top two. While not a lock for every week, Corbin represents a potential speculative add in deeper leagues if the rotation requires a temporary upgrade.

Corbin’s command betrayed him in the second as Toronto’s offense surged, highlighting a rough moment in a season that’s seen Texas struggle to steady the rotation. His early exit forced Texas into bullpen pressure as Toronto pulled away, setting the tone for a day that underscored the Rangers’ need for better run prevention and steadier starts.

Corbin departed after 2 1/3 innings, having been charged with seven runs on eight hits and two walks. The Rangers’ lefty could not settle Toronto’s order early, contributing to a lopsided game that put Texas in a hole they couldn’t climb out of.