The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday that catcher Danny Jansen has been activated from the injured list. Jansen missed the last 64 games after suffering a right forearm strain that landed him on the 10‑day IL on June 3 and later on the 60‑day IL on July 29.
Jansen’s rehab and performance
During his rehab stint with Triple‑A Round Rock, Jansen appeared in five games, posting a .333 batting average (5‑for‑15) with one RBI. He also demonstrated defensive skill, throwing out both base‑stealers who attempted to swipe his position.
Jansen, 31, signed a two‑year, $14.5 million contract with Texas in December. Prior to his injury this season, he had a .171 average (21‑for‑123) with three home runs and 12 RBIs over 41 games.
Career background
Jansen’s major‑league résumé includes 639 regular‑season games with a .216 career average, 91 home runs and 268 RBIs. He has played for the Toronto Blue Jays (2018‑2024), Boston Red Sox (2024), Tampa Bay Rays (2025), Milwaukee Brewers (2025) and now the Rangers.
Austin Wynns designated for assignment
In a corresponding roster move, the Rangers designated veteran catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. The team now has seven days to trade, release, or outright Wynns, 35, to the minor leagues.
Wynns posted a .276 average (8‑for‑29) with one home run and one RBI in 14 games for Texas this season. He also saw limited action with the Oakland Athletics (14 games) and Atlanta Braves (six games), compiling a combined .146 average (12‑for‑82) across those stints.
Overall, Wynns is a career .230 hitter with 20 home runs and 85 RBIs in 313 major‑league games for eight different clubs.
Implications for the roster
Activating Jansen restores depth behind starting catcher Jose Trevino and provides a right‑handed bat with power potential. Designating Wynns clears a roster spot, allowing Texas to explore additional moves before the trade deadline.
The Rangers will look to leverage Jansen’s defensive abilities and recent offensive spark as they push toward the postseason stretch.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
