BREAKING: The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Marcus Semien on the 10-day injured list due to a left foot contusion, marking only the second time in his illustrious 13-year career that he has faced this setback. The announcement came just hours ago, heightening concerns for the Rangers as they navigate the critical final weeks of the season.
Semien sustained the injury during a game against Kansas City on Thursday, August 24, 2023, when he fouled a pitch off his foot in the first inning. The team is still assessing the full extent of the damage, with Semien currently in a walking boot as he recovers. Manager Bruce Bochy expressed concern, stating, “For him to say it’s probably going to be awhile, you know there’s something going on there.”
In a strategic move, the Rangers have activated right fielder Adolis Garcia, who was sidelined with a left ankle sprain. Garcia returned just in time, taking live batting practice before Texas’ 4-3 victory over Cleveland, and was included in the lineup for today’s game.
The loss of Semien is significant for the Rangers. He has been a cornerstone player since signing a $175 million, seven-year contract prior to the 2022 season. Before this injury, he had missed just six of the Rangers’ 615 games. Currently, Semien is hitting .230 with 15 home runs, 62 RBIs, and leads the team with 62 runs scored.
This injury follows a tough break for the Rangers, as teammate Evan Carter also suffered a fractured right wrist in the same game, landing him on the injured list on August 25, and potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
As the Rangers continue their season, all eyes will be on Semien’s recovery timeline and how the team adapts to this unexpected challenge. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these developments will impact Texas’s playoff aspirations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
