The Texas Rangers faced a significant injury setback as Cody Bradford was ruled out for the season, necessitating elbow surgery. Meanwhile, relief pitcher Marc Church has been placed on the IL due to elbow inflammation, raising concerns after a rocky return from a previous injury. Church struggled in his last outing, failing to retire any batters against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. On a more positive note, catcher Malcolm Moore has been activated after recovering from a fractured finger.

Bradford's surgery is being overseen by Dr. Keith Meister, a respected figure in the field of elbow injuries. Church, who impressed during spring training and made the opening day roster, now faces an uncertain path as he seeks to return to form. Moore's return from the IL provides a much-needed boost to the Rangers' catching depth, as they look to navigate through this challenging stretch of the season.