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.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Thu 6/4/26 9:00 AM

Smith (glute/wrist/illness) took live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This marked the first batting practice session for Smith since landing on the injured list May 3 with the glute issue. Since then, the infielder has been bothered by wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis that kept him away from baseball activity. Smith could begin a rehab assignment next week.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Fri 5/29/26 8:48 AM

Smith (illness) rejoined his teammates at Globe Life Field on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The infielder originally landed on the injured list May 3 due to a strained glute before dealing with wrist inflammation and then spending time in the hospital due to a bout of viral meningitis. Smith did some light workouts and jogging Thursday as he begins to ramp up his activity level. Prior to the stay on the IL, Smith had been the Rangers' primary second baseman, but that may not be the case when he's ready to return as both Justin Foscue and Ezequiel Duran have made inroads since then.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Mon 5/25/26 5:19 PM

Smith (illness) is expected to return to Globe Life Field this week, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to ramp up his baseball activities, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was first sidelined with a right glute strain and then a wrist problem, but more recently he was diagnosed with viral meningitis. He was in the hospital for several days with the illness but is now on the mend. However, it could be several weeks before Smith is ready to return to the Rangers' active roster.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Fri 5/15/26 5:56 PM

Smith (lower body/wrist) was diagnosed with viral meningitis Friday and is receiving treatment in a hospital, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is expected to remain in the hospital for 7-to-10 days, at which point he'll restart his rehab program. The 28-year-old utility man had already been dealing with a glute strain and a wrist issue, and there's currently no telling when he'll be back in the Rangers' lineup. Ezequiel Duran has been making regular starts at second base with Smith sidelined.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Mon 5/11/26 5:41 PM

Smith (lower body) is dealing with a wrist injury that will delay his rehab program, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith landed on the 10-day injured list this past Tuesday due to a right glute strain. A minimum stint on the IL would have Smith eligible to return May 15, but his new wrist issue will likely push that return date by at least a few days. Prior to his placement on the IL, Smith was slashing .217/.324/.239 with two steals and six RBI across 108 plate appearances.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Tue 5/5/26 4:50 PM

The Rangers placed Smith on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right glute strain.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear when Smith was injured, as he played all nine innings of the Rangers' last game Sunday against the Tigers. He will be eligible for activation May 15, though the club did not reveal a timetable for Smith's return to action. Ezequiel Duran will serve as the Rangers' primary second baseman while Smith is shelved.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Fri 5/1/26 3:20 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight game on the bench for the 28-year-old, both of which have come against a right-handed starter. Smith has a .193/.306/.217 slash line with just two extra-base hits through 98 plate appearances this season, and it appears those struggles have started to affect his playing time. Ezequiel Duran is again starting at second base Friday for Texas.

Josh Smith
IF/DH TEX
Wed 4/29/26 11:22 AM

Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
For just the second time this season, the left-handed-hitting Smith is on the bench while the Rangers go up against a righty starter. Per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Smith -- who is slashing only .193/.306/.217 this season -- will get a "couple days off" to regroup, manager Skip Schumaker said. Ezequiel Duran will cover second base and bat ninth against Yankees right-hander Elmer Rodriguez, who is making his major-league debut.