Rangers vs Astros: Starting Lineups, COVID-19 and Injury Report

Glenn Otto, who was received in the Joey Gallo trade, will make his Major League debut on the mound as the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros (75-52) at Texas Rangers (44-83)

Friday, August 27, 2021
7:05 PM CT
Globe Life Field | Arlington, TX

Probables:
HOU: RHP Jake Odorizzi (6-6, 4.52 ERA)
vs
TEX: RHP Glenn Otto (0-0, -.-- ERA)

Broadcast

Texas Rangers
TV: Bally Sports Southwest
Radio: 105.3 The Fan, KFLC

Houston Astros
TV: AT&T SportsNet Houston
Radio: KBME, KLAT1010, KTRH 740

Texas Rangers Starting Lineup

1. SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa
2. 3B Andy Ibáñez
3. RF Adolis García
4. 1B Nathaniel Lowe
5. CF DJ Peters
6. 2B Nick Solak
7. LF Jason Martin
8. DH Yohel Pozo
9. C Jose Trevino

Houston Astros Starting Lineup

1. LF Michael Brantley
2. 2B Aledmys Díaz
3. 1B Yuli Gurriel
4. DH Yordan Alvarez
5. SS Carlos Correa
6. 3B Alex Bregman
7. RF Kyle Tucker
8. CF Jake Meyers
9. C Martín Maldonado

Rangers Roster Moves

• RHP Glenn Otto selected from Triple-A Round Rock
• RHP Spencer Howard added to COVID-19 Injured List

Rangers Injury Report

COVID-19 Injured List

• INF Charlie Culberson (added August 20)
• RHP Mike Foltynewicz (added August 23)
• INF Brock Holt (added August 23)
• RHP Drew Anderson (added August 24)
• C Jonah Heim (added August 24)
• RHP Dane Dunning (added August 25)
• RHP Spencer Howard (added August 27)

NOTE: Players added to the COVID IL are automatically removed from the 40-man roster, same as a when a player is added to the 60-day IL. Players who are added to the 40-man roster as replacements do not have to clear waivers when they are later removed.

The Rangers have only announced that three of the players on the COVID IL are vaccinated (Culberson, Holt, Anderson). The club did not disclose the vaccination status of the other three players.

10-Day Injured List

• Joe Barlow (right index finger blister): Manager Chris Woodward said last Friday that if the team was in a different position in the standings, Barlow would probably be able to pitch through the issue. He added there was no need to push it.
• Eli White (right elbow strain): White's elbow was described as a flexor strain by Chris Woodward, and said the club is in a "wait and see" mode for about another week before deciding what the best plan is for his rehab. With the short amount of time left in the season, time is running out for White to make a case for playing time next year.

60-Day Injured List

• Kohei Arihara (right shoulder surgery): Arihara started for Double-A Frisco on Sunday night. It was his first injury rehabilitation outing since being placed on the injured list on May 9. He underwent surgery to repair an aneurysm in his right shoulder. If all goes well, his next outing is tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 27 for Triple-A Round Rock in Albuquerque.
• Matt Bush (right flexor strain): Bush was shut down for six weeks after suffering the injury. He was thought to maybe be ready around the All-Star break, but Bush's timetable is still undetermined.
• Willie Calhoun (left forearm fracture): Calhoun is recovering slowly. He was initially ahead of schedule, but suffered a minor setback. He did, however, take part in batting practice last week at Globe Life Field and again last Friday in Frisco, which is a positive sign. The Rangers are hoping he can return in September and get games in before the season ends.
• Kyle Cody (right shoulder impingement): Cody had a setback in early July. From the looks of it, Cody will be a candidate to pitch at instructs in the fall.
• Ronald Guzmán (torn meniscus in right knee): Guzmán underwent successful season-ending knee surgery on April 28.
• Jonathan Hernández (Tommy John surgery): Hernández underwent Tommy John surgery on April 12, which was performed by team physician Dr. Keith Meister. He will be sidelined for approximately 12-14 months.
• John King (left shoulder inflammation): King experienced soreness after two outings during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock. Clearly the issue became more severe than expected when the club transferred King to the 60-day IL on August 21.
• José Leclerc (Tommy John surgery): Leclerc underwent successful Tommy John surgery on March 31, which was performed by team physician Dr. Keith Meister. He will be sidelined for approximately 12-14 months.
• Hunter Wood (right UCL sprain): Wood underwent surgery on June 28 on his right elbow in Arlington. Dr. Keith Meister inserted an internal brace in the elbow. Wood is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of eight months

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