Matthew Postins

4 days ago | si.com | Matthew Postins

The Texas Rangers are now back at full strength in their outfield as they activated Evan Carter from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Carter has been on the 10-day injured list since May 18 with a right quadriceps strain. He just wrapped up a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock, during which he played three games. There was no corresponding move. The Rangers cleared a spot on the 26-man roster on Sunday when they designated catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment.

5 days ago | si.com | Matthew Postins

The Houston Astros don’t have a minor league system that many respect, but the talent is there if you look hard enough. Entering June, the Astros have two pitchers that are developing into something special at the higher reaches of the system, along with a pitcher who is bucking for a promotion to Double-A. With June upon us, here are three Houston Astros prospects to watch this month. The 22-year-old right-hander could be the next starting pitcher to get the call from Triple-A Sugar Land.

5 days ago | si.com | Matthew Postins

Death threats against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. led to a three-week investigation that has uncovered the person behind the threats. But, there’s a twist. While the Houston Police Department has determined how made the threats, the name of the person behind the threats hasn’t been arrested and his name has not been released. Why? Well, that’s where things get complicated. On May 10, McCullers made his second start since the 2022 postseason and his first at Daikin Park.

5 days ago | si.com | Matthew Postins

The Texas Rangers are heading into June with a solid head of steam in their minor league system. After last week, two players were named to either player of the week honors in their respective league, while another pitcher is making waves in the lower rungs of the system as a Top 30 prospect. With June upon us, here are three Texas Rangers prospects to watch this month. The 22-year-old right-hander was an international signee out of Venezuela in 2021 — but not by the Rangers.

5 days ago | si.com | Matthew Postins

The long wait for San Francisco Giants slugger Jerar Encarnacion is over. The Giants announced on Monday that they activated him from the 60-day injured list and optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento. Encarnacion suffered a fracture to his left hand during spring training and was placed on the 10-day injured list on March 26. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 19 to clear space for a roster move.