{"id":6058,"date":"2026-06-10T02:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=6058"},"modified":"2026-06-10T02:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:24:43","slug":"rangers-explosive-revival-bombshell-cole-winn-activation-fuels-blazing-7-3-surge-that-puts-al-west-lead-in-reach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=6058","title":{"rendered":"Rangers’ Explosive Revival Bombshell: Cole Winn Activation Fuels Blazing 7-3 Surge That Puts AL West Lead in Reach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/div>\n

The Texas Rangers have found some momentum and it is leading them into Kansas City on Tuesday for their series opener. Sitting at 32-33, the Rangers are just 2.0 games behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.<\/p>\n

Recently, Texas has gone 7-3 over its last 10 games leading them to be knocking on the door of the top spot as they head into the heart of the summer MLB run.<\/p>\n

Tuesday before the game brought about two roster moves to try to sharpen the team for a first-place push.<\/p>\n

Winn Returns, Smith Advances<\/h2>\n

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Josh Smith | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Right-hander Cole Winn has been activated from the 15-day injured list after suffering right arm fatigue beginning on May 23. His return should give the Rangers a boost in the bullpen.<\/p>\n

Winn has appeared in 22 games this season posting a 2-1 record and a 5.59 ERA across 19.1 innings. He certainly hasn\u2019t been the team\u2019s strongest reliever but he does add depth.<\/p>\n

The Texas bullpen sports the likes of Jacob Latz (1.86 ERA) and Jakob Junis (1.69 ERA) who have been strong late-inning reliable pieces when called upon.<\/p>\n

Infielder Josh Smith\u2019s rehab assignment was also transferred from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock, which is an encouraging sign that his recovery is progressing. Smith has had a tough stretch that included a very scary diagnosis of viral meningitis.<\/p>\n

The Pitching Matchup<\/h2>\n

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Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nathan Eovaldi will take the ball for the Rangers against Kansas City\u2019s Stephen Kolek. Eovaldi enters Tuesday\u2019s game with a 5-6 record and a 4.10 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 12 starts. He hasn\u2019t been dominant this year, but he has been consistent.<\/p>\n

Kolek has been one of KC\u2019s better starters in the 2026 campaign. He walks to the mound with a 3-1 record and 3.32 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP across six starts.<\/p>\n

In Kolek\u2019s last outing against Cincinnati, he went for seven innings, so it is possible he will go long into this game as well. Texas faced him earlier in the year on May 29 when they took him for four earned runs in five innings.<\/p>\n

The Lineup Picture<\/h2>\n
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Evo leads the charge. #AllForTX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hPzaDQqcwI<\/a><\/p>\n

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n