Max Scherzer and Evan Carter have become the latest casualties in the Texas Rangers’ ongoing battle with injuries in 2024.
The Texas Rangers seem unable to catch a break as their pitching rotation and position players continue to struggle with injuries. Recently, two more unfortunate updates have emerged.
Outfielder Evan Carter, who showed promise during the 2023 postseason, is set to visit a back specialist in Texas due to ongoing back stiffness, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The Rangers are hoping for positive results from Carter’s specialist visit, but the situation remains uncertain and warrants close monitoring.
Meanwhile, starting pitcher Max Scherzer, who was already recovering from back surgery, received a concerning update. Scherzer revealed that team doctors suspect he may be dealing with a nerve injury affecting his thumb, forearm, and triceps, as reported by Manny Randhawa of MLB.com.
Scherzer’s setback adds to the Rangers’ injury troubles, clouding his potential return, which was previously rumored to be in May.
The Rangers’ injury epidemic in 2024 is unprecedented, with one team experiencing such widespread trouble is unusual in baseball.
