Texas Rangers Place Josh Jung on Injured List with Neck Spasms

The All-Star third baseman is expected to return as early as April 7, with Jonathan Ornelas recalled to bolster infield depth.

Josh Jung was placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck spasms, retroactive to March 29, making him eligible for activation on April 7.
The Rangers' decision was influenced by infield depth concerns after utility player Josh Smith suffered a quad contusion and is considered day-to-day.
Ezequiel Duran is currently filling in at third base, while Jonathan Ornelas has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to provide additional infield coverage.
Jung’s injury is not considered serious, with team manager Bruce Bochy indicating he is expected to require only a minimum stay on the injured list.
Jung, an All-Star in 2023, has faced recurring injuries, including a fractured wrist in 2024 that caused him to miss significant time.