Rangers' Jung Lands on Injured List; Smith Called up

WHO:

MLB.com - Josh Jung, Texas Rangers, Josh Smith, Skip Schumaker, Jordan Montgomery, Cody Bradford

MLB Trade Rumors - Josh Jung, Josh Smith, Texas Rangers, Jeff Wilson, Evan Grant

WHAT:

MLB.com - Jung was originally expected to play in a game against the Mariners, which Texas ultimately won, 5-4.

MLB Trade Rumors - Texas is hoping for a minimum stint for Jung, which would put him on track to return next weekend against the Astros.

MLB Trade Rumors - Jung has a batting average of .375 in home games, tied with Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the highest figure in the Majors.

MLB Trade Rumors - Jung has cut his strikeout rate to 17.9% this season, while walking at a career-best 8.3% clip, leading to a strong 128 wRC+.

MLB.com - Josh Jung was placed on the injured list with a left calf strain.

MLB.com - Jung was originally expected to play in a game against the Mariners but was sidelined due to his injury.

MLB.com - Jung has a batting average of .294, an on-base percentage of .361, and a slugging percentage of .441, with an OPS of .802.

MLB.com - Jung entered the injured list with 32 multihit games (T-2nd in the American League), 23 doubles (T-4th), and 104 hits (T-9th).

MLB Trade Rumors - Josh Smith was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Jung.

MLB Trade Rumors - Jung's absence comes during a crucial four-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The events took place in Arlington, Texas, and the Rangers' games are against the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, and Houston Astros.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Jung is eligible to return on August 1.

MLB.com - Jung was pulled from a game against the White Sox on a Tuesday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Jung stated that he did not want to go on the injured list but recognized the need for the team to be at full strength during important games.

MLB Trade Rumors - Jung felt discomfort that did not subside after his departure from the game, leading to his placement on the injured list.

HOW:

MLB.com - Jung explained that the location of the strain at the bottom of the calf, where it attaches to the Achilles, is concerning, indicating the severity of his injury.

MLB.com - Jung attempted to run pregame but was unable to reach a full sprint, indicating the severity of his injury.

MLB.com - Jung explained that the location of the strain at the bottom of the calf, where it attaches to the Achilles, is concerning.

Texas celebrated a narrow victory over the Mariners, winning the game 5 to 4, but the excitement was tempered by an injury to Jung, who had been expected to play. The team is optimistic for a quick recovery, aiming for Jung to return next weekend against the Astros, despite concerns about the severity of his calf strain. Currently, Jung boasts an impressive batting average of .375 in home games, tying him with Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the best in the Majors, while also achieving a career-best walk rate of 8.3%.