Trending Now - Rangers' Josh Smith Hospitalized for Viral Meningitis Recovery

WHO:

MLB.com - Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis.

MLB.com - General manager Ross Fenstermaker provided updates on Smith's condition.

MLB.com - Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is experiencing a career-worst slump.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Smith is currently receiving treatment at a Dallas-area hospital.

MLB.com - Recovery for Smith is expected to take at least seven to 10 days.

MLB.com - Smith has been on the 10-day injured list with a right glute strain since May 4.

MLB.com - Seager is on a 0-for-27 skid, marking the longest hitless span by both games and at-bats in his career.

NY Post - Smith will be hospitalized for at least a week due to viral meningitis.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Smith is hospitalized in a Dallas-area hospital.

MLB.com - The Rangers are based in Texas and are currently playing in Houston.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Rangers will reassess Smith's condition after his recovery period of seven to 10 days.

MLB.com - Smith has been on the injured list since May 4.

WHY:

MLB.com - Smith reported feeling ill at the end of the Rangers’ most recent homestand, prompting a visit to doctors.

HOW:

MLB.com - Smith is receiving treatment for viral meningitis, which is defined by the CDC as inflammation of the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord caused by a viral infection.

MLB.com - The Rangers will monitor Smith's recovery and follow hospital protocol for seven to 10 days.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis and is currently receiving treatment at a Dallas-area hospital, with recovery expected to take at least seven to ten days. General manager Ross Fenstermaker provided updates on Smith's condition, noting that he has been on the injured list since May 4 due to a right glute strain. Meanwhile, shortstop Corey Seager is struggling with a career-worst slump, currently on a 0-for-27 skid, marking the longest hitless span in both games and at-bats in his career.