Rangers Place Wyatt Langford on 10-Day Injured List with Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left oblique strain, retroactive to June 25. Langford had been experiencing left side tightness and soreness during games, leading to his absence from the lineup and medical testing upon the team's return to Arlington. While his injury is considered mild, oblique strains typically require a lengthy recovery, and Langford may need rehab assignments before rejoining the major league roster, potentially missing the start of the second half of the season after the All-Star break. In his absence, Alejandro Osuna has been starting in left field, with additional playing time expected for him and other outfielders like Josh Smith and Sam Haggerty. Langford's recent performance has been impacted, with a batting slump and increased strikeouts since May, and the Rangers are taking a cautious approach to his recovery. Despite the injury, there is optimism he will return, but the timeline remains uncertain depending on his healing progress.