Sborz's shoulder debridement surgery in November set back his rehab. Despite a 2023 peak velocity near 97 mph, his velocity slipped to the low 90s in Triple-A rehab, eroding his value as a bullpen anchor from Texas' World Series run. Bochy indicated there isn't enough time to rehab him this season, pivoting the plan toward a 2026 return and reshaping the Rangers' bullpen depth for 2025.

Josh Sborz is currently recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is in a 'de-load' phase to regain his previous velocity level. He had a 3.68 ERA in minor league games before the surgery.

Josh Sborz is set to begin his rehab assignment after recovering from shoulder surgery. This marks an important step in his return to the team, which has missed his presence in the bullpen.

Josh Sborz has yet to pitch this season due to offseason shoulder surgery, and the Rangers are deliberating on his next steps regarding live bullpen sessions or a rehab assignment. His return remains uncertain.

Josh Sborz is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to return soon, providing the Rangers with a high-velocity option for their bullpen, enhancing their overall pitching depth.