Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Mon 7/15/24 12:21 AM

Smith went 2-for-4 with two two-run home runs during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
As a team, the Rangers only logged three hits Sunday. Two of those came off Smith's bat, and each wound up in the stands for the 26-year-old's first career multi-homer game. During his last 11 games, Smith is batting 13-for-40 (.325) with three homers, seven runs scored, eight RBI and a stolen base.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sun 7/14/24 9:41 AM

Smith went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base, a caught stealing and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Smith scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the automatic runner and stole his first base in 29 games. The theft was his fifth (in six attempts), a new career high in the majors. Smith was also hit by a pitch for the 15th time this season, most in MLB.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Wed 7/10/24 1:34 AM

Smith went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has hit safely in his last seven games, going 11-for-30 (.367) in that span. His homer Tuesday, a first-inning blast off Roansy Contreras, was Smith's first long ball since June 23. The 26-year-old is up to eight homers, 36 RBI, 42 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .296/.384/.457 slash line over 86 contests this season. Smith's maintained a strong batting average, but he's a bit lacking in over-the-fence power, though he's managed 19 doubles to lead the Rangers in two-baggers.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sun 7/7/24 2:30 PM

Smith (glute) will start at third base and bat third in Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had been out of the lineup for the past two days with glute tightness, but he'll be ready to give it a go for the series finale. The 26-year-old will carry a four-game hitting streak into Sunday's contest and is slashing .291/.391/.509 overall wit three home runs, nine RBI and seven runs in his last 15 games.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Sat 7/6/24 12:45 PM

Smith (glute) isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed four games in June due to glute tightness, and he'll be missing his second consecutive game Saturday due to the same injury. Jonathan Ornelas will pick up another start at third base and bat ninth while Smith continues to recover.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Fri 7/5/24 5:11 PM

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to glute tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the same injury that kept Smith off the field for four games in June, and the hope this time around is that the injury will keep him out of the lineup for just one or two games. Since June 1, the 26-year-old infielder is slashing .319/.407/.511 with four home runs, 12 RBI and an .918 OPS over 94 at-bats.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Fri 7/5/24 4:14 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get a rare day off after making 13 consecutive starts. Jonathan Ornelas will bat ninth and play third base for Friday's series opener. Over his last four games, Smith is 6-for-16 with two runs and two RBI. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Smith felt a bit of discomfort after his last plate appearance Thursday night but didn't offer any specifics on Smith's health.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Fri 7/5/24 9:22 AM

Smith batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was moved up to leadoff, as a slumping Marcus Semien was given a rare day off. Smith continues to be a surprise and leads the Rangers with a 2.7 WAR. He should continue to see regular work at third base with Josh Jung (wrist) not expected to return until after the All-Star break.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Mon 7/1/24 8:18 AM

Smith started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 11-2 win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got the start at shortstop with Corey Seager (wrist) day-to-day. Seager was hit by a pitch during Saturday's game and, although X-rays came back negative, took a seat for the series finale against the Orioles. The Rangers are off Monday, giving Seager another 24 hours of healing, before a three-game set against the Padres. Once Seager is deemed healthy enough to return to shortstop, Smith will head back to third base, where he will continue to fill in for the injured Josh Jung (wrist), who may be back in the lineup soon, though the team is still evaluating him.

Josh Smith
FLEX TEX
Wed 6/26/24 8:48 AM

Smith started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers. He was also hit by a pitch.
EDGE Analysis
Smith gave the Rangers an early lead in the top of the first inning, but the offense was silenced for the last eight frames. The HBP was his second in as many games and third over the last five; he leads MLB in that category with 12. It was thought Smith's run at third base might come to end this week, but Josh Jung (wrist) experienced a setback and is not expected to return during the Rangers' road trip that ends Sunday in Baltimore.