Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Tue 4/8/25 9:37 AM

Smith started at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been the primary fill-in at third base while Josh Jung (neck) worked his way back from the 10-day injured list. Jung's IL stint is expected to end Tuesday, when the Rangers plan to activate him. That means Smith will be free to play one of the many other positions on his resume. Smith batted .350 (7-for-20) over seven games since Jung was placed on the IL.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sun 4/6/25 11:18 PM

Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Smith, who started at third base in place of the injured Josh Jung (neck), scored the game-winning run on Jonah Heim's walk-off single. Smith put himself in scoring position with a two-out double one batter prior to Heim's heroics. The steal was Smith's third over the last five games, during which he's 7-for-15 with a home run, two RBI and four runs scored. His run in the starting lineup could come to an end Tuesday, when Jung is expected to be activated.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sat 4/5/25 8:54 AM

Smith went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
The utility infielder took Zack Littell deep in the seventh inning to account for the game's final run. Smith was getting the start at third base and batting seventh, and he figures to see the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner while Josh Jung (neck) is sidelined. Through seven appearances this season, Smith is batting .250 (4-for-16) with a homer, a steal, two RBI and three runs.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Wed 4/2/25 10:49 PM

Smith started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
For the second straight day, the Rangers made one run enough. On Tuesday, Wyatt Langford's solo home run was the difference, and Smith's fourth-inning, two-out double plated Joc Pederson for the game's lone run Wednesday. Smith made his second start at shortstop and likely would have had a third if not for a minor quadriceps injury. The Rangers appear to be managing Corey Seager early in the season; he's played five of seven games including one at DH. In addition to shortstop, Smith is getting run at third base while Josh Jung (neck) is on the injured list.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Tue 4/1/25 8:54 AM

Smith started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 14-3 loss to the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Smith returned from a quadricep injury to fill in at third for the injured Josh Jung (IL-neck). It's likely he'll be the primary fill-in at the hot corner until Jung is ready to return. Ezequiel Duran and Jonathan Ornelas are also around and could grab a start or two against a lefty.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Mon 3/31/25 3:22 PM

Smith (quad) will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Smith didn't play Sunday after exiting Saturday's contest versus the Red Sox with a left quad contusion, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go for the series opener in Cincinnati. The 27-year-old is in line to handle the bulk of the playing time at third base while Josh Jung (neck) is sidelined.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sun 3/30/25 2:10 PM

Smith (quadricep) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Smith exited Saturday's contest after sustaining a quad contusion on a collision with the fence in foul territory, and he'll step out of the lineup for at least one game. According to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News, the Rangers are optimistic Smith will return to action Monday in Cincinnati. If he's cleared to play in the series opener versus the Reds, Smith could move into a full-time role at third base in the short term after Josh Jung (neck) was placed on the injured list Sunday.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sat 3/29/25 9:12 PM

Smith left Saturday's game against Boston in the first inning due to a left quadriceps contusion, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith suffered the injury when he collided into the fence in foul territory while attempting to field a flyball. He managed to initially stay in but was replaced by Ezequiel Duran in the bottom of the first inning. Smith will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he'll likely be held out of Sunday's series finale. With Josh Jung working through neck spasms, Duran could be in line for starts at third base.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sat 3/29/25 7:39 PM

Smith was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox due to a left leg injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith collided with the fence in the top of the first inning while attempting to field a flyball that was drifting into foul territory. He was evaluated by a trainer and initially stayed in, but Ezequiel Duran pinch hit for Smith in the bottom of the inning. Smith will likely undergo further tests to determine the extent of the injury.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Wed 3/5/25 8:38 AM

Smith started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started at a fifth different position Tuesday -- he's also defended first base, shortstop, third base and center field -- and manager Bruce Bochy plans for him to play all fielding positions except catcher this spring, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. The home run was Smith's first of the Cactus League, and he's batting .316 (6-for-19) through seven outings.