The Texas Rangers placed reliever Jalen Beeks on the injured list with a back injury. The 32-year-old left-hander has been sidelined, creating a void in the Rangers' bullpen depth.
Beeks has appeared in 29 games this season out of the bullpen, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.81 ERA over 26.0 innings pitched. He has struck out 21 batters while walking eight, maintaining a 1.38 WHIP in his relief role for Texas.
The Rangers currently sit at 34-34, holding second place in the AL West division and trailing by one game. Their bullpen composition will need adjustment with Beeks unavailable, as the team carries 13 pitchers on their active roster alongside six infielders, four outfielders, two catchers, and one designated hitter.
The injury represents a setback for Texas as they look to climb in the competitive AL West standings. Beeks has provided reliable middle relief work this season before the back issue forced his removal from active duty.