Wednesday Morning Links

TL;DR

Jordan Montgomery is set to return to the Texas Rangers' rotation in July after Tommy John surgery, while Cody Bradford faces elbow issues. Wyatt Langford left a game with a forearm strain and will undergo an MRI.

Key points

Jordan Montgomery to return in July after Tommy John surgery
Cody Bradford has elbow tightness and hasn't thrown in two weeks
Wyatt Langford left the game with a forearm strain
Evan Carter made a crucial catch to save runs
Kumar Rocker pitched six innings, retiring 12 of 13 batters

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 19: Evan Carter #32 of the Texas Rangers fields the ball against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Morning, all! Jordan Montgomery is throwing bullpen sessions and is on pace to return to the rotation in July after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Cody Bradford, on the other hand, hasn’t thrown in two weeks after experiencing tightness in his surgically repaired elbow. Wyatt Langford left yesterday’s game against the Pirates in the fifth with a forearm strain. Langford will be getting an MRI after he described what he felt as something he’s never felt before. Kumar Rocker six innings, retiring 12 of 13 batters faced after giving up a run with no outs in the first. at the plate yesterday but those have been few and far between for him this season. Evan Carter when he robbed the Pirates of a home run in the fifth. Carter’s kept three Pirate runs off the board and the Rangers in the lead.

Q&A

When is Jordan Montgomery expected to return to the Texas Rangers' rotation?

Jordan Montgomery is on pace to return to the rotation in July after recovering from Tommy John surgery.

What injury did Wyatt Langford sustain during the game against the Pirates?

Wyatt Langford left the game with a forearm strain and will be getting an MRI to assess the injury.

What notable play did Evan Carter make in the recent game?

Evan Carter made a highlight reel catch, robbing the Pirates of a home run and preventing three runs from scoring.