He was the Rangers’ first round selection (26th overall) in the 2017 MLB Draft, signing with Texas despite Division I scholarship offers in both baseball and football.Ĭalhoun has batted. Thompson appeared in 7 games for the Rangers this spring, going 4-for-9 (.444) with 2 home runs, 2 doubles, 4 RBI, 2 walks, and one strikeout in Cactus League play. 994 OPS figure, including a 2-for-5 effort with a triple, run scored, and stolen base in the Express game last night at Sugar Land. In his last 22 games since the beginning of July, Thompson has batted. He ranks among Pacific Coast League leaders in runs (T2nd, 77), hits (T4th, 105), batting average (6th), and total bases (9th, 164). The Moblie, Alabama native has gone 49-for-52 (94.2%) in steal attempts this season, easily the most steals of any player at the Triple-A level in 2022. 304/.355/.474/.829 with 13 home runs, 12 doubles, 4 triples, and 48 RBI over 80 games for the Express in his first Triple-A action. Thompson, 24, has spent the entire season at Round Rock, batting. The club’s first round pick (30th overall) in the 2016 MLB Draft, Ragans has overcome ‘Tommy John’ ligament replacement surgeries on his left elbow in both 20. Sacramento (W, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R-ER, 3 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR, 88 pitches/50 strikes). He has produced quality starts in 5 of 8 outings since a promotion to Round Rock in mid-June for his first Triple-A action, including quality starts in his last 3 straight for the Express: 2-0, 2.00 (4 ER/18.0 IP), 5 BB/20 SO, 1 HR. Ragans has combined to go 8-5 with a 3.04 ERA (32 ER/94.2 IP) over 18 games/starts with Frisco (AA) and Round Rock (AAA) this season, averaging 10.7 strikeouts per 9 innings with an opponent slash line of. Alexy was also the last Texas pitcher to make a start for his Major League debut. He will be the first Texas pitcher to make a start for his MLB debut this season, and he will become just the third Ranger ever to debut with a start at Globe Life Field, joining Glenn Otto (Aug. Ragans, 24, is scheduled to make his Major League debut as the Rangers’ starting pitcher in tonight’s game against the White Sox. Outfielder Steele Walker, currently on option at Triple-A Round Rock, designated for assignment.Outfielder Steven Duggar, currently on option at Triple-A Round Rock, designated for assignment.Right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana placed on 15-day Injured List, retroactive to August 3, with a left ankle sprain.Outfielder Kole Calhoun placed on 10-day Injured List, retroactive to August 3, with right heel irritation.Outfielder Bubba Thompson (#65) contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock.Left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock.
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers today announced the following roster moves prior to Thursday night’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field: