Tyler Mahle, the Texas Rangers pitcher, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder fatigue, marking the fourth shoulder ailment of his career requiring such action. Despite this setback, Mahle reported feeling good and was optimistic about his recovery, stating that he had felt fine until his most recent start against the Minnesota Twins. His impressive season, with a 2.34 ERA in his first 14 starts, had positioned him as a key player in the Rangers' pitching rotation, which leads the American League.

Rangers president Chris Young clarified that this injury is unrelated to a previous stress reaction in Mahle's shoulder that sidelined him last season. Following Mahle's injury announcement, the Rangers recalled Kumar Rocker from the minors, indicating they are preparing for Mahle's absence. The organization aims to manage Mahle's workload carefully as he recovers, hoping to get him back to his peak form quickly.