Rangers' Justin Foscue: Sitting in third straight game
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Foscue is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Foscue had an opportunity to pick up regular at-bats after Corey Seager (hip) was placed on the injured list last week, but the Rangers have seemingly pulled the plug on the rookie. He'll hit the bench for the third game in a row while Ezequiel Duran has emerged as the preferred option for the lineup spot vacated by Seager.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Not starting against righty
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Foscue is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Though he was deployed at designated hitter both of the past two days when the Angels sent left-handed starters to the hill, the right-handed-hitting Foscue will hit the bench for a fourth straight matchup with a right-hander (Caden Dana). Even with the recent move of Corey Seager (hip) to the injured list opening up a spot in Texas' everyday lineup versus righties, the Rangers seem inclined to rotate a number of players at DH rather than committing to Foscue in a full-time role.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Starts at first base
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Foscue started at first base and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over Oakland.
While the Rangers have not yet been eliminated from the postseason, the club faces a long haul -- 9.5 games back of the third wild-card spot -- over the final month. That suggests opportunities for prospects like Foscue, who could get some run at first base ahead of Nathaniel Lowe, whose contract expires this offseason.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Back in big leagues
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The Rangers recalled Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Foscue went just 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his most recent stint in the majors in late July. However, he's bounced back nicely since then, putting up a .964 OPS alongside six homers and 18 RBI across 117 plate appearances in Triple-A. He'll have a hard time carving out playing time behind Marcus Semien and Josh Smith, though he could be used occasionally as a designated hitter against left-handers.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Heads back to minors
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The Rangers optioned Foscue to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Foscue had already been withheld from the lineup in each of the Rangers' last four matchups against right-handed pitching, and his outlook for playing time was only going to worsen with Josh Jung (wrist) returning from the 60-day injured list Monday. As a result, Texas will send the 25-year-old back to Triple-A to receive everyday at-bats. Foscue struggled to produce at the plate during his week-long stint with the big club, going 1-for-17 with a double and seven strikeouts over his five starts as Texas' designated hitter.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Sitting Saturday
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Foscue is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Foscue will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to Toronto. Jonah Heim will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Draws start in return to MLB
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Foscue started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Baltimore.
Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, his second stint in the majors this season. The Rangers are in the lower third of the league in OPS (.689) and are willing to give Foscue a look, as they did with Derek Hill, who was designated to make room for Foscue. The latter hit .271/.431/.469 with four home runs, seven doubles and 18 RBI in 29 games in the minors.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Called up Saturday
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Foscue was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Foscue will make his return to the big leagues after missing two months with an oblique injury and then being optioned to Triple-A on June 20 upon activation from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old produced a .242 average with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base over 19 games with Round Rock after his activation. Foscue will provide the Rangers with a depth option behind Marcus Semien at second base and Josh Smith a third base on the major-league roster with Texas.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Activated and optioned
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The Rangers activated Foscue (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
Foscue is fully recovered from the oblique strain that had kept him on the shelf since early April, but the Rangers will keep him at Round Rock, where he had been on a rehab assignment. The rookie infielder is 4-for-21 with one home run in seven games with Round Rock this season.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Officially called up
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The Rangers called up Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.comreports.
The 24-year-old missed out on Texas' Opening Day roster but will join the club less than a week into the regular season since Josh Jung is headed to the injured list with a fractured wrist. Foscue isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay but should soon make his MLB debut, and he could be in store for at least semi-regular playing time in the corner infield spots with Jung and Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) sidelined.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Poised for promotion
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The Rangers will call up Foscue prior to Tuesday's game against the Rays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Foscue nearly made the team out of spring training and will receive an early promotion as a replacement for Josh Jung (wrist). The 25-year-old can handle first base, second base and third base and should receive fairly regular playing time in the corner infield spots with both Jung and Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) on the shelf. Foscue slashed .266/.394/.468 with 18 home runs, 14 steals and a 70:85 K:BB over 122 games with Triple-A Round Rock last season.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: May not have edge at first base
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Foscue may not have the edge to fill in at first base while Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) is on the injured list, according to Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com.
Wilson reported the Rangers' preference at first base is to have Ezequiel Duran and Jared Walsh platoon as a replacement for Lowe. For that to happen, shortstop Corey Seager (groin) would need be ready by Opening Day, freeing Duran to play first base. Foscue, who was projected to start at first base in the latest roster projection compiled by Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, would be on the bubble. Designated hitter is a possibility, but Wyatt Langford appears to have the edge for that job.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Dealing with side issue
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Foscue reported feeling pain in his side Friday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Foscue said he didn't feel any discomfort in his side Saturday, but the Rangers will still keep him shut down for a few days as a precaution. The 25-year-old has registered eight hits in 26 at-bats this spring and currently projects to open the season as Texas' primary DH.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Logs third spring double
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Foscue started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double in Monday's spring game against the Angels.
Foscue ripped his third double of the spring and is 7-for-20 over eight Cactus League games. His 21 plate appearances this spring are second on the club, which suggests the Rangers are giving him an audition for the roster. Foscue was listed as the primary DH on the first two projected Opening Day rosters assembled by Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. There is not a clear path to playing time as a position player, partially due to his limited range and a fringy arm; therefore, DH is the best bet for Foscue. He's hit well in the upper minors and drew more walks (85) than strikeouts (70) in 2023, which suggests he could handle MLB pitching.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Focusing on first base this spring
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Foscue will primarily work out at first base for the Rangers this spring, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Foscue has predominantly been a second baseman, but with Marcus Semien holding down the keystone in Texas, Foscue's best path to playing time lies elsewhere. The 24-year-old did see some action at first base down the stretch last season at Triple-A Round Rock, so the position isn't totally foreign to him. Foscue is also an option at designated hitter for the Rangers, and he might see action at third base if Josh Jung's calf injury lingers into the regular season.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Projected at DH
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Foscue is tentatively projected as the primary designated hitter, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.
Foscue had a strong season at Triple-A Round Rock in 2023, posting an .862 OPS with 18 home runs, 84 RBI, 94 runs, 14 steals and more walks (85) than strikeouts (70) over 122 games for the Express. He's a natural second baseman but is blocked in the majors by Marcus Semien. As such, the Rangers plan to expose him to corner infield during spring training, which would set him up in a possible utility infielder/DH role. Designated hitter is the lone unsettled spot on offense for the Rangers.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Working out at infield corners
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Foscue's defensive work this offseason has been focused mainly on first and third base, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Foscue -- who is a natural second baseman -- plans to receive most of his reps leading into spring training at first base. During his time at Triple-A Round Rock in 2023, Foscue made starts at every infield spot aside from shortstop, in addition to nine starts at designated hitter. The 2020 first-round pick's best chance at extended playing time with the Rangers in 2024 -- barring an injury to one of the team's starters -- likely would be as a utility infielder and/or DH. Foscue slashed .266/.394/.468 with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases over 122 contests with Round Rock last season.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Selected to 40-man roster
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The Rangers selected Foscue to their 40-man roster Tuesday.
The 14th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of Mississippi State University, Foscue registered a promising .862 OPS with 18 homers, 84 RBI, 14 steals and 94 runs over 122 games this past season for Triple-A Round Rock. He could make his big-league debut with the reigning World Series champions at some point during the 2024 campaign.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Returns to action at Frisco
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Foscue (undisclosed) has gone 4-for-24 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs in six games for Double-A Frisco since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 8.
Foscue was sidelined for about a week and a half due to an unspecified injury. The 23-year-old infielder is slashing .266/.371/.477 with four home runs and a stolen base over 151 plate appearances at Frisco this season.
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Rangers' Justin Foscue: Back on IL
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Foscue is back on the IL at Double-A Frisco, according to The Prospect Times.
He hasn't played since May 29. The nature of his injury and his timeline for return are unclear, but it's another bad break for Foscue, who already missed time due to a back issue earlier this season. When healthy, he's put up good numbers for Frisco, batting .288/.400/.519 with three homers and a sharp 19:20 BB:K through 28 games.
