Evan Carter is nearing a return for Texas, with live bullpen sessions scheduled during a three-game set against Arizona. If he passes medical testing, a quick minor-league rehab could begin within a day or two, restoring immediate outfield depth after back spasms sidelined him since Aug. 2. Carter slashed .238/.323/.381 with 4 home runs in 45 games prior to the IL.

Chris Martin, 39, will also throw a live bullpen ahead of the Diamondbacks series after calf strain downtime, with a rehab timeline aligned to a 4–6 week window. Tyler Mahle was throwing from 120-plus feet and hinted at mound work next week, though he hasn’t tossed from a mound since June 12 due to shoulder fatigue.

In fantasy terms, wait-and-see is the theme—Carter could jump-start Texas’ outfield, while Martin adds bullpen depth that could influence late-inning alignments. The trio’s timelines will shape how aggressively to allocate waivers and how to view Rangers relievers in coming weeks as the club navigates a return from injuries.