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Josh Jung Near Return, Defense Test Ahead | Texas Rangers News
Josh Jung is nearing his return to the Texas Rangers after a month-long calf injury, hitting a home run in rehab and showing strong bat skills, but the real test is his defense. Manager Skip Schumaker plans a cautious comeback: five innings at third base Thursday, seven Friday, to ensure he’s injury-free and ready to play the position. If he passes that test, the Rangers will need to make a roster move—likely sending down Cody Freeman or possibly Logan O’Hoppe—to create space. With Joc Pederson and O’Hoppe already handling DH duties, the team may shuffle roles to accommodate Jung’s bat, even…
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