Adolis García's quad strain could push Texas Rangers toward an injured list stretch, with Bochy signaling a call on García in the next day or two and an IL stint possible. The Rangers may need to pivot quickly, weighing 40-man moves and Triple-A depth. Justin Foscue is the only 40-man player not in the majors, making a roster shakeup plausible to bring in help from Round Rock. Options at Round Rock include Dustin Harris, Billy McKinney, and Omar Narváez, all left-handed, offering a mix of outfield punch and catcher depth. Narváez could also enable Higashioka and Heim to stay in the lineup, preserving balance behind the plate.

Harris and McKinney bring lefty pop (.279/.778 OPS for Harris; .272/.842 OPS for McKinney) and can cover multiple spots, while Narváez provides veteran catching depth and a smoother path to lineup flexibility. The Rangers would gain flexibility to deploy Higashioka and Heim with Narváez handling extra catching depth, should García miss time. In short, depth moves from Round Rock—and a possible 40-man shuffle—define Texas' immediate path forward as García's recovery timeline remains uncertain.

Texas' coaching staff forged a makeshift lineup as Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Nathan Eovaldi sat out, yet the Rangers surged behind unsung heroes like Helman, Langford, Jung, Pederson and Haggerty. Adolis García’s return-to-form and a patient, fast-starting Carter helped the offense while a 3.17 ERA marked steady pitching even with rotation injuries. The club’s wild-card odds flicker, but the depth and baton-passing approach kept them in the chase.

Bochy’s crew leaned on midseason signings and a buy-in from a resilient clubhouse. The narrative shifted from star power to roster churning, with Corbin’s eight-scoreless innings and Leiter’s growing confidence illustrating how the Rangers can survive and even thrive on the margins as Seager and Semien monitor timelines.

Leiter's revamped changeup has become a breakout tool for the Rangers. In six innings against Oakland, he threw 26 changeups—the second-most in the game—sparking whiffs and weak contact while his fastball and curve tightened around it. Bochy calls it a big pitch with growing command, signaling a possible ceiling-raising breakout in Texas.

Dunning's forkball anecdote—spring fodder that some pitchers shelve—highlights how quick tweaks can fade. Leiter's trust in the changeup, plus a faster curve, could unlock a higher strikeout rate and more in-season fantasy value for Rangers starters. The piece frames Leiter as a blueprint for a transformative season.