The Rangers do not want to rush Jung, but they also believe him essential to a second-half turnaround.
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung fields an infield single by Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Tommy Pham during the second inning in Game 2 of the World Series, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Arlington., the Rangers opted to not have him return to batting practice due to continued issues with inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist. Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday Jung won’t swing this weekend and will be re-evaluated on Monday by a specialist.
“We want him for every game, but for every game that he’s healthy,” Bochy said. “We can’t push him because of our situation. That’s not fair to him.”, Rangers beat writer/insider. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors. His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue. Let's not discuss the cat.
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