PT TODAY: A. García injury makes way for Carter
Sep 8 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: RF Adolis García suffered a right patellar tendon strain attempting a leaping catch vs. HOU, and was placed on the 10-day IL. The Rangers will call up top prospect OF Evan Carter to replace García on the roster.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Following an MRI, the Rangers are cautiously optimistic that García will return this season. But with only a few weeks left, we’ve greatly slashed García’s PT. Meanwhile, Carter’s call-up is almost as newsworthy, as the just-turned 21-year-old 9C prospect was only promoted to AAA a little over a week ago. The lefty-swinging Carter figures to play against most RH starters, with Robbie Grossman and perhaps J.P. Martinez picking up some extra time in the OF as...
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