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Wyatt Langford is on the IL with a grade 1 flexor strain, marking his fifth injury stint in two years. The Texas Rangers experienced a frustrating loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Jack Leiter struggling in the fifth inning.

Key points

Wyatt Langford has a grade 1 flexor strain.
This is Langford's fifth IL stint due to injury.
Evan Carter's ABS challenge was denied.
Jack Leiter struggled in the fifth inning against the Pirates.
Rangers' clubhouse facilities are rated highly by players.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 22: Nick Gonzales #3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides into home plate to score a run as Kyle Higashioka #11 of the Texas Rangers fields a throw during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on April 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Morning, all! Wyatt Langford has a grade 1 flexor strain in his right arm, which marks the fifth IL stint for a soft tissue injury in the first two years of his career. Skip Schumaker says it’s because he “has more muscles than most people.” Langford is hoping to spend no more than the minimum amount of time on the IL. Evan Carter was denied an ABS challenge last night because he had left the batter’s box on his way to first base on a called strike three. Skip Schumaker last night’s loss as a “weird” one, with coughing up the lead in the fifth after cruising to the first four innings and and giving up another lead in the ninth. Leiter the outing “beyond frustrating,” capped off as it was by his tripping over a pile of equipment while trying to back up a play. The Athletic answering fan questions about life on the road for MLB players where we learn that the players rate the Rangers’ clubhouse facilities at the top of the league.

Q&A

What is Wyatt Langford's injury status for the Texas Rangers?

Wyatt Langford has a grade 1 flexor strain in his right arm and is on the 10-day injured list.

Why did Evan Carter's ABS challenge get denied?

Evan Carter's ABS challenge was denied because he left the batter’s box on his way to first base during a called strike three.

What happened during the Texas Rangers' recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates?

The Rangers lost to the Pirates after Jack Leiter gave up the lead in the fifth inning, and Cole Winn and Jalen Beeks also struggled in the ninth.

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