Tejeda was recalled from the Rangers' alternate training site and will start at third base Friday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

He takes the place of Brock Holt, who landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain in a corresponding move. Tejeda has some serious swing-and-miss issues, but he also has a quick bat and the speed to steal double-digit bases, so he could provide some cheap power and speed in deeper leagues. Tejeda will compete with Charlie Culberson for playing time at third base and will also serve as a backup option at second base and shortstop.

Tejeda was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tejeda appeared in 23 games as a rookie last season, hitting a lopsided .253/.273/.453 and striking out in 39.0 percent of his plate appearances while walking in just 2.6 percent. He previously hadn't played a game above High-A, so it's no surprise the Rangers believe he still needs to work on some things in the upper minors before returning to the big leagues.

Tejeda (elbow) entered Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland in the sixth inning and went 1-for-2 with a double.

EDGE Analysis

Tejeda replaced Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop in what was his first Cactus League appearance. He had been slowed by an infection in the elbow but is no longer under any restrictions, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Tejeda made his MLB debut in the shortened 2020 season despite never having played above the High-A level, but he's expected to start this season in the minors.

Tejeda is currently unavailable due to elbow inflammation, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tejeda, who has not yet appeared in a spring game, is expected to miss a few more days, although the team has no timetable for a return. Tejeda entered spring training with a shot at winning a roster spot in an infield that's undergone churn since 2020.

Tejeda (arm) will bat seventh and play shortstop Saturday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

An infection kept Tejeda out of the starting lineup for a pair of games, though he was able to appear off the bench Friday. He'll look to improve on his .250/.261/.471 slash line in the final two games of the year.

Tejeda (arm) remains sidelined Friday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

An infection forced Tejeda to be scratched from Thursday's lineup and will cost him at least one more contest. Whether or not he returns before the end of the year remains to be seen. Isiah Kiner-Falefa again starts at shortstop Friday, with Derek Dietrich starting at third.

Tejeda was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a skin infection under his right arm.

EDGE Analysis

Isiah Kiner-Falefa will move to shortstop while Sherten Apostel enters the lineup at third base. It's unclear how long this infection will keep Tejeda sidelined.

Tejeda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Tejeda's solo homer off Julio Teheran extended the Rangers' lead to 3-0 in the second. The long ball was the infielder's third of the year. Tejeda is hitting .250/.263/.500 across 57 plate appearances on the season. With Elvis Andrus's (back) season possibly over, Tejeda will likely continue to see time at shortstop during the season's final week.

Tejeda went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Tejeda made his fifth straight start at shortstop since Elvis Andrus (back) was placed on the injured list. The Rangers are giving him a good look during September, and the 22-year-old has held his own against MLB pitching, sporting a .786 OPS. Despite the modest success, Tejeda is unlikely to be the team's starter at short in 2021. Andrus' declining offense has the organization considering a change, but Tejeda, who never played above High-A before 2020, may not be ready for a full-time gig.

Tejeda (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Sunday against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

With Elvis Andrus landing on the injured list Saturday with a back strain, Tejeda could be the Rangers' everyday shortstop for the remainder of the season. He has showcased his lack of upper-level experience by hitting .194 in 103 at-bats, but his 13.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.2 percent walk rate have been better than expected. Tejeda has also showcased his power and speed by hitting three home runs and stealing three bases.