Joey Gallo 1B FA Fri 8/23/19 6:47 AM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) hinted at the possibility of not playing again in 2019, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
He's four weeks into his recovery from a broken hamate bone in his right hand but still has pain when executing a swing. "In the next couple of weeks, I should be able to start swinging better, having a firmer grip on the bat and really letting things go," Gallo said. "As long as that happens, I don't know why I wouldn't play at least a little bit of the season. I want to come back. It's important to play, but I also want to make sure I'm smart about it." When Gallo first sustained the injury in late July, his recovery time was first pegged at four weeks, then was recently bumped up to mid-September. With the Rangers dropping to 12 games out of the second wild-card spot, pushing Gallo for an unlikely postseason berth may take a backseat to other organizational goals.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Mon 8/19/19 12:38 AM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) swung a bat Friday but is not expected to return until mid-September, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo swung lightly, hitting off a tee, and reports feeling good. "It's good, but, in my opinion, it's still a couple of weeks away from taking a full swing against pitchers," Gallo said. "It's improving every day, but it just takes time." There's still enough time in the season for Gallo to get back on the field, but the Rangers are not expected to rush him back. Gallo was enjoying the best season of his career before breaking the hamate bone in his left hand in late July.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Thu 7/25/19 6:35 PM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
This comes as no surprise, as Gallo is expected to miss at least four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist Thursday. Willie Calhoun was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding roster move, while Delino DeShields is starting in center field in place of Gallo on Thursday.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Thu 7/25/19 3:01 PM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist Thursday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo suffered the injury during Tuesday's game against the Mariners, and after an MRI proved inconclusive, a specialist confirmed the severity of the issue Thursday. This is an unfortunate development for the Rangers and Gallo, who is expected to land on the IL and will likely be sidelined for at least a month following the surgery. Delino DeShields is one of the top options to see time in center field while Gallo is on the shelf.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Thu 7/25/19 6:53 AM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
The Rangers are concerned that Gallo is dealing with a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo underwent an MRI on Wednesday that proved inconclusive. As such, the team is sending Gallo to Dallas to be examined by a specialist. "Yeah, it's not good as far as the outlook," manager Chris Woodward said. "I don't know what's wrong yet, but most likely it's going to be an IL. We're not for sure yet." If the hamate bone is broken, Gallo could be sidelined at least a month.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Wed 7/24/19 6:26 PM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) will likely require a stint on the injured list, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
His MRI was inconclusive and he will fly to see a hand specialist in Texas on Thursday. Willie Calhoun will likely be the replacement from Triple-A when he is officially placed on the IL.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Wed 7/24/19 1:17 PM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) is out of the lineup as expected Wednesday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo left Tuesday's game with a sore right wrist. X-rays came back negative, but he's scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday, the results of which have not yet been released. Danny Santana starts at center field in his absence.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Wed 7/24/19 7:09 AM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo (wrist) is scheduled to undergo an MRI and is not expected to play Wednesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo, who has been bothered by the wrist before, aggravated it on a violent swing during the eighth inning of Tuesday's game. "He kind of goes through it," manager Chris Woodward said. "He is so violent with his swing. I don't care how strong you are wrist-wise -- it's a lot of torque on small bones, ligaments and tendons. I always worry about that with him because he has such a violent swing." X-rays taken after the game came back negative, but the Rangers want to see additional testing.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Wed 7/24/19 12:44 AM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo exited Tuesday's game at Seattle with right wrist soreness.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers labeled Gallo's removal as precautionary, but it's still a worrying development for one of the top bats in the American League. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, so the 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team provides an additional update.
Joey Gallo 1B FA Mon 7/22/19 6:16 PM
Joey Gallo
1B FA
Gallo is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Gallo has started eight of the past nine games, going 3-for-30 with two home runs and a 51.5 percent strikeout rate over that stretch. In his place, Delino DeShields is starting in center field and hitting eighth against lefty Marco Gonzales.