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Twins vs. Rangers: Injury report, updates and likely starters – August 18

On Sunday, the Texas Rangers will face the Minnesota Twins (three wins in a row) at Globe Life Field at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Want to see who's playing for the Twins and the Rangers? Keep scrolling for full injury reports for both teams.

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Game info: Twins vs. Rangers

  • Matchday: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Playing time: 2:35 p.m. ET
  • TV channels: BSSW
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Stadium: Globe Life Field
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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    Twins vs. Rangers injury news today

    Injuries to the twins

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Byron Buxton 10-day injury list Hip .275 / .334 / .528, 16, 49
    Carlos Correa 10-day injury list Foot .308 / .377 / .520, 13, 47
    Alex Kirilloff 60-day injury list Back .201 / .270 / .384, 5, 20
    Brooks Lee 10-day injury list biceps .253 / .309 / .333, 2, 15
    Kody Funderburk 15-day injury list Oblique 1-0, 5.61 ERA, 8.3 K/9
    Joe Ryan 15-day injury list Triceps 7-7, 3.60 ERA, 9.8 K/9
    Chris Paddack 15-day injury list forearm 5-3, 4.99 ERA, 8.0 K/9
    Brock Stewart 60-day injury list shoulder 0-0, 5.17 ERA, 11.5 K/9
    Daniel Duarte 60-day injury list Triceps 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 6.8 K/9
    Justin Topa 60-day injury list Knee –
    Anthony DeSclafani 60-day injury list elbow –

    Injuries at the Rangers

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Jake Latz 15-day injury list forearm 2-3, 3.71 ERA, 8.2 K/9
    Evan Carter 60-day injury list Lumbar spine .188 / .272 / .361, 5, 15
    Jon Gray 15-day injury list bar 5-4, 3.73 ERA, 7.5 K/9
    Josh Sborz 15-day injury list Unknown 2-1, 3.38 ERA, 9.0 K/9
    Cole Winn 60-day injury list shoulder 0-1, 7.79 ERA, 7.3 K/9
    Max Scherzer 15-day injury list shoulder 2-4, 3.89 ERA, 8.7 K/9
    Carson Coleman 60-day injury list elbow –
    Jacob deGrom 60-day injury list elbow –

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    The latest hitting insights from the Twins

  • Minnesota has hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games.
  • In their last 10 games, the Twins have had 32 extra-base hits (3.2 per game) with a slugging average of .452.
  • Over the last 10 games, Minnesota has averaged 8.5 hits per game and a batting average of .258.
  • In the last ten games, Carlos Santana led the Twins with three home runs and six runs batted in.
  • Christian Vazquez has a batting average of .375 with two doubles, two home runs and two walks in his last ten games.

    • The latest Rangers hitting insights

  • Texas has hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games.
  • The Rangers have a .380 slugging percentage in their last 10 games, thanks to 23 extra-base hits.
  • In the last 10 games, Texas as a team has a batting average of .258 with 9.3 hits per game.
  • In the team's final 10 games, Adolis Garcia led Texas with a .410 batting average. He also hit two home runs with six RBIs.
  • Corey Seager has one double, three home runs and five walks in his last ten games with a batting average of .220.

    • Twins starting pitcher

  • Pablo Lopez (11-8) of the Twins will make his 25th start of the season.
  • The right-hander allowed two earned runs and six hits in six innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with a 4.67 ERA, a 5.14 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.148 WHIP.
  • In the last 10 games, the Twins had an ERA of 2.80 with their entire pitching staff.
  • Opponents have hit 12 home runs against Minnesota in the last 10 games.

    • Starting pitcher of the Rangers

  • The Rangers are counting on Tyler Mahle (0-1) to open the game and make his third start of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Monday, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox, allowing two earned runs and conceding three hits.
  • In his two games this season, opposing hitters have posted a batting average of just .222 against him. He has a 2.79 ERA and averages 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Rangers have allowed earned runs in their last 10 games, with an ERA of 5.71.
  • In the last 10 games, Texas pitchers have allowed 15 home runs.

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