Texas rode a road-sweep to knock the losing-streak stigma off a decimated roster, moving four games over .500 and to a sniff of the wild-card. Even without Seager, Semien, and Eovaldi, the offense has carried the heavier load, hitting .402 with runners in scoring position and peppering 20 homers in nine games. The question now: can this keep up as injuries linger and the September grind arrives?

Bochy trimmed swings, emphasizing short at-bats and team at-bats, and the lineup found surprising pop from names not expected to carry it. Jung and García have juiced the lineup, Pederson added power, and Burger could soon return to deepen the mix. The chase for the West and a postseason berth suddenly feels plausible.

Corey Seager's appendicitis threatens the Texas Rangers' late-season push, with a two-to-three week recovery window—or potentially longer if the season lingers. Marcus Semien's left-foot fracture compounds the challenge as Texas navigates a thinning middle infield. Dylan Moore was activated to add depth, while Josh Smith, Ezequiel Durán, and Cody Freeman are stepping into larger roles at SS/2B. Evan Carter's wrist injury further thins an offense that has hung in despite the injuries. Yet Texas has won five of six, leaning into resilience.

replacement depth is being tested as Seager's absence forces a reshuffled lineup. The club chased a spark with Moore's call-up and Smith's expected workload at short, with Durán and Freeman handling infield duties. The Rangers need continued production from the lineup to bridge the gap while Seager recovers.

Marcus Semien exited with a left foot contusion after fouling a pitch off his foot, with an MRI scheduled to determine the extent of ligament damage under the arch. X-rays showed no fracture, but Semien described severe pain that made walking treacherous, forcing a mid-game exit after two innings of defense. In his stead, Ezequiel Duran came off the bench to hit with two on and no outs, while Evan Carter was bumped in the seventh after a wrist injury from a pitch but remained to run the bases before being removed later. The Rangers’ road trip hit a rough patch, going 2-5 and dimming their playoff odds as the season winds down.

Amid the injury flare, the relay play in the second inning showcased the roster’s depth, with Josh Smith throwing to Cody Freeman to deny a Royals’ attempt at a triple. The weekend’s medical scan looms large for Texas, and fantasy managers will monitor not just Semien’s MRI but also who steps into Semien’s keystone role and how Duran, Carter, and Tolbert might lift or shift the lineup in his absence. The lingering question: can Texas pin a successful course to the close of the season, or will this setback accelerate a gut-check for their postseason pursuit?

From a fantasy lens, Semien’s status looms large for second-base value and the Rangers’ batting order integrity. Duran’s versatility, Tolbert’s upside, and Carter’s potential burden-share become critical, especially if the MRI confirms ligament concerns. As the team weighs its next moves, grabbing speculative infield depth and tracking lineup changes will matter for daily fantasy and season-long rosters alike, particularly in leagues that reward position flexibility and late-season opportunity.

Wyatt Langford has shown signs of improvement for the Texas Rangers, culminating in a clutch bases-loaded double that helped secure an 8-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, marking the Rangers' sixth straight win.

Despite struggling with strikes in recent games, Langford's performance was a boost as he ended a nine-game slump with two hits in Sunday’s game. Alongside him, Josh Smith hit a two-run homer, contributing to a balanced offensive effort with multiple players on base. Jack Leiter's pitching was also notable as he matched his career-high in strikeouts, reinforcing the Rangers' momentum ahead of the trade deadline.

The return of MLB provides a rich slate for daily fantasy players on DraftKings and FanDuel. Notably, pitchers like Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers have been on a roll, boasting six consecutive victories with impressive strikeout numbers, making him a solid pick despite facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zebby Matthews of the Dodgers also stands out, especially against a struggling Rockies team, though his recent IL stint raises some questions.

For infielders, Texas Rangers' Josh Smith presents excellent value with his ability against right-handed pitchers, while Cubs' Michael Busch is heating up, making him a potential GPP sleeper. Outfielders like Byron Buxton are in prime positions to capitalize in favorable matchups in Coors Field, while Randy Arozarena's current form adds to his appeal against the Astros.