Evan Carter to the Injured List with Back Spasms
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to back spasms. Given this situation, outfielder Alejandro Osuna was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the active roster. Carter, 22, had a tough night on Friday, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Seattle Mariners. His recent performance has been poor, batting just 4-for-34 since the All-Star break. This isn’t the first time Carter has missed playing time this season, as he was also out with a right quadriceps strain. So far this season, Carter is batting .238, with four home runs and 21 RBIs.Rangers manager Bruce Bochy lamented Carter’s absence before Saturday’s game, especially considering that third baseman Josh Jung is also still out due to calf discomfort. Osuna, also 22 years old, has participated in 29 games with the Rangers this season, with a batting average of .164, one home run and five RBIs. In addition, starting player Jake Burger, who has been out of action since July 12 due to a left quadriceps injury, was sent to Double-A Frisco to begin a rehabilitation assignment.It’s really incredible. You look at the number of injuries. It hasn’t stopped.
Bruce Bochy, Rangers Manager
