Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Thu 7/9/26 4:12 PM

The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went 6-for-21 with a home run and a triple in six games since returning from an earlier stint in the minors, but it wasn't enough to keep him from getting sent back down. The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for the return of Wyatt Langford from the injured list.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Mon 7/6/26 10:37 AM

Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a triple in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had just three extra-base hits during his first stint in the majors this season before being demoted after 34 games, but he's delivered two of them in four games since returning to the majors. He started the season as the team's primary second baseman but has returned as a utility player. Smith is 4-for-12 with a triple, a home run and two RBI over four games (two starts) while appearing at first base, second base and left field (twice) since.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Fri 7/3/26 12:10 AM

Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run and an additional RBI in a 10-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter for Justin Foscue in the sixth inning. The utility man made an immediate impact with a solo homer to right field, then drove in another run on an infield single in the seventh. Smith has struggled for most of the campaign and spent time in the minors late in June, but he was called back up Wednesday and has gone 3-for-4 in two contests since his return.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Wed 7/1/26 11:50 AM

The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has hit only .218/.316/.248 during his time with the Rangers this season and has also missed time with injuries. He slashed just .224/.309/.397 in 14 games with Round Rock, but the Rangers could use Smith's versatility as they navigate injuries.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Fri 6/19/26 4:09 PM

The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was just activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week after being out since early May with glute and wrist injuries as well as viral meningitis. He still leads Texas with 28 starts at second base this season even with all the missed time, but Smith has managed just a .218/.316/.248 slash line covering 117 plate appearances. He should be back with the big club later this season, but for now he'll try to get his swing in order at Round Rock.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Wed 6/17/26 6:57 AM

Smith started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started for the first time since being activated from the injured list Monday. A glute injury landed him on the IL in early May and was followed by a wrist issue and a case of viral meningitis. At the time of his injury, Smith was batting .217 with six RBI through 31 games and his hold on the starting job at second base was tenuous. Ezequiel Duran was making a push for more playing time and nothing has changed since. Lately, Duran has covered shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) works his way back, but Smith is still in jeopardy of sliding back to a utility/part-time role.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Tue 6/16/26 5:19 PM

Smith (glute/wrist/illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh versus the Twins on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and came off the bench versus the Twins, getting his first plate appearance since May 3. Tuesday is the 28-year-old's first start following his activation Monday.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Mon 6/15/26 5:51 PM

The Rangers activated Smith (glute/wrist/illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith first landed on the IL in early May with a strained glute, and he subsequently also dealt with wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis. He played eight rehab games between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, posting a .925 OPS with two homers and two steals. Smith hit just .217/.324/.239 before going on the IL, but he should play plenty, either as a regular at second base or in a utility role.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Thu 6/11/26 9:03 AM

Smith (glute/wrist/illness) moved his rehab from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started his rehab assignment, playing two games for Frisco before spending the last two contests with the Express. He's 3-for-12 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and three additional runs scored across the four appearances. Smith played back-to-back days in Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday. He played all nine innings in each game, logging a start apiece at first base and third base.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Sat 6/6/26 5:04 PM

Smith (glute/wrist/illness) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has battled a glute injury, wrist inflammation and viral meningitis since landing on the injured list in early May, but he is now finally ready to begin playing in minor-league games. It's unknown how long the Rangers plan to keep the 28-year-old out on assignment, but he'll likely require a handful of rehab games after sitting out a month-plus.