Rangers place – Texas placed left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list with low back spasms before Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, recalling right-hander Luis Curvelo from Triple-A. Beeks has been a steady force in the Rangers bullpen this se
The bullpen door for the Texas Rangers swung shut early, and it was one name manager Mike?. (not provided) couldn’t keep off the injury list. Before Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Texas announced it was placing left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasms.
The move came with a direct fix in place: right-handed pitcher Luis Curvelo was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster transaction. For a team already balancing urgency in the American League West. losing Beeks is the kind of shake-up that forces the staff to recalibrate quickly—especially in games that can swing the standings.
Beeks, 32, has had a solid season in relief. He has posted a 3.81 ERA across 29 outings out of the Rangers bullpen. Last year. with the Arizona Diamondbacks. he pitched to a 3.77 ERA across 62 appearances—numbers that reinforced his value as a left-handed option capable of making an impact when called on.
This isn’t the Rangers losing a franchise centerpiece. But it is the Rangers losing a reliable piece with a clear role in late-inning planning. Updates will continue to be monitored and provided on Jalen Beeks’ injury status as they are made available.
Thursday’s game carries its own pressure. Texas enters the contest with a 33-34 overall record. sitting two games behind the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West standings. The Rangers may not be drawing headlines for their record. but they are still in the AL West conversation. and they’re currently in second place overall.
First pitch for the Rangers and Royals game is scheduled for 2:10 PM EST in Kansas City, and the immediate question for Texas is straightforward: who handles Beeks’ innings now, and how quickly can the bullpen absorb the change before the race tightens again.
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