Adolis García's quad strain could push Texas Rangers toward an injured list stretch, with Bochy signaling a call on García in the next day or two and an IL stint possible. The Rangers may need to pivot quickly, weighing 40-man moves and Triple-A depth. Justin Foscue is the only 40-man player not in the majors, making a roster shakeup plausible to bring in help from Round Rock. Options at Round Rock include Dustin Harris, Billy McKinney, and Omar Narváez, all left-handed, offering a mix of outfield punch and catcher depth. Narváez could also enable Higashioka and Heim to stay in the lineup, preserving balance behind the plate.

Harris and McKinney bring lefty pop (.279/.778 OPS for Harris; .272/.842 OPS for McKinney) and can cover multiple spots, while Narváez provides veteran catching depth and a smoother path to lineup flexibility. The Rangers would gain flexibility to deploy Higashioka and Heim with Narváez handling extra catching depth, should García miss time. In short, depth moves from Round Rock—and a possible 40-man shuffle—define Texas' immediate path forward as García's recovery timeline remains uncertain.

Texas' rotation shuffle persists as Tyler Mahle's return is delayed at least five days after a rough rehab, with velocity around 91 mph. Cole Winn's 17-pitch rehab inning hints at a Friday activation vs Houston. Jacob Latz fills the rotation gap from Eovaldi's rotator cuff injury, while Adolis García, Sam Haggerty, and Corey Seager (out) stress the lineup. Seager could return around Sept. 12 vs the Mets, keeping Texas short-term depth in play and opening doors for other batters to climb the lineup.