The Texas Rangers are facing a tough situation with injuries affecting key players early in the season. Catcher Kyle Higashioka has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left intercostal strain, joining fellow teammates Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager, both of whom are also dealing with injuries. Manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic about Higashioka's return, expecting he’ll be back by May 10 against the Detroit Tigers, as he aims to minimize the impact of injuries on the roster.

With Higashioka's absence, the Rangers have called up Caleb Boushley from Triple-A Round Rock and temporarily signed two-time Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to fill the gap. The team has struggled with maintaining a full lineup, having only played six games this season with all regular hitters available. The Rangers hope to stabilize their lineup with the return of injured players soon.