Rangers Wyatt Langford Out With Minor Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is currently dealing with a minor strained left oblique and left side tightness, causing him to miss recent games and sit out the Friday lineup against the Seattle Mariners. The team has yet to decide whether to place Langford on the 10-day injured list, but given his recent injury history and the approaching All-Star break, a stint on the IL is likely. Langford has struggled somewhat in June, hitting .224 with two home runs and eight RBIs, though he remains a key player for the Rangers with 13 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases this season. Prior to this injury, he also missed time in spring training due to oblique issues and recently dealt with back stiffness. The Rangers have options like Josh Smith, Alejandro Osuna, and Sam Haggerty to fill in if Langford misses more time. Despite the injury setbacks, Langford is considered a rising star and one of the top hitters in the Rangers' lineup, showing potential for a 20-20 season.