Texas Rangers’ Tyler Mahle Out Past Trade Deadline With Shoulder Strain

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been diagnosed with a small strain in his right rotator cuff, which will sideline him until after the July 31 trade deadline. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young emphasized the importance of allowing Mahle to fully recover, placing him in a 'holding pattern' with several weeks of rest before beginning a throwing program. Mahle, who had a 2.34 ERA in 77 innings this season, was considered a potential trade candidate before his injury, but the extended absence means the Rangers will likely cover his full $16.5 million salary this year without paying performance bonuses tied to innings pitched. While the Rangers hope the injury is not a long-term concern, Mahle’s absence, combined with left-hander Cody Bradford’s season-ending surgery, reduces the depth of the pitching rotation, which currently includes Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, Patrick Corbin, Jack Leiter, and Kumar Rocker. The team is managing recovery carefully to ensure Mahle returns at full strength for future contributions.