The Texas Rangers announced their intentions Tuesday to play younger players and focus on their future come the 2021 year. With that in mind, president of baseball operations and general manager Jon Daniels mentioned that shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Rougned Odor -- both under contract through the 22 season -- would face competition for playing time and need to adapt their games in order to see significant roles. Neither has performed up to expectations this season, with Isiah ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He sat the team's previous two games as Anderson Tejeda got the start at shortstop. Rangers manager Chris Woodward revealed over the weekend that Andrus would no longer be an everyday player for the team as the young Tejada would get more of an extended look. While that's of course awful news for Andrus's fantasy status, it's yet to be seen how often Andrus will actually be on ...

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward revealed Saturday that shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Rougned Odor would not be everyday players over the final three-plus weeks of the 2020 season. Woodward opted for playing Anderson Tejeda at short over Andrus on Saturday, while Odor remains on the IL. Both Andrus and Odor are under contract through the 22 season, so the development could mean that neither holds much fantasy appeal heading into next year. Look for Nick Solak to see ...

The Texas Rangers will be without both outfielder Joey Gallo and shortstop Elvis Andrus for Saturdays contest against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield, with neither among the clubs starting nine. Gallo has been in a steady funk at the plate, last scoring a run back on Aug. 21. Andrus has been in a similar malaise, producing just a .509 OPS in 96 plate appearances this year. Shin-Soo Choo will get a rare start versus a southpaw and hold down right field, while Anderson Tejeda gets ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth off Ryan Pressly to spark a comeback win over the Houston Astros. Andrus was 1-for-4 on the night but made his only hit count. It was the first home run of the season for Andrus during a miserable campaign. The two-time All-Star is slashing .188/.244/.288 on the season and is not worth a roster spot in any size of mixed format. Keep an eye on his box score for the next couple of games in case this sparks ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus will be activated prior to Tuesdays contest against the Astros, rejoining the lineup after having been out of the mix since Aug. 20 due to a lower back strain. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has shifted over to short amidst Andrus absence, although hes likely to reclaim third-base duties when the veteran returns. Manager Chris Woodward reiterated that Andrus would have every opportunity to play everyday upon his return despite the fact that he has produced a ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has been out of the starting lineup since Sunday due to a lower back strain that will force him to hit the 10-day injured list. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has shifted over to shortstop to cover for Andrus, who had started each of Texas first 20 games. A staple of the clubs lineup, Andrus has scuffled at the dish this season, slashing .184/.244/.250 through his first 21 contests. Aside from deep season-long formats, Andrus can likely be left on the wire even upon ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (back) is expected to return to the Texas lineup on Thursday after missing three games while dealing with back soreness. Andruss return likely bounces Isiah Kiner-Falefa out of the everyday shortstop role, though its unclear exactly how the Rangers plan to use the utility player going forward. Andrus will look to improve upon a disappointing start to the season that saw him post a .494 OPS over his first 20 games, though it appears as though his best days ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not among the starting nine for Tuesdays contest against San Diego and left-hander Adrian Morejon. Andrus absence marks his second day in a row not in the lineup, although Monday was planned to be a day of rest for the veteran. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will again hold down the shortstop spot with Andrus out of the mix. While there has been no announcement as it pertains to a potential injury to the Rangers everyday shortstop, his .494 OPS across his first 20 ...

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is getting his first day off of the 2020 season Monday against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Andrus has been in an offensive malaise to begin the year, compiling a .184/.244/.250 slash line with a 37 OPS+. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will shift over to short to cover for Andrus, who is presumably just getting the day off. Texas will likely continue to run Andrus out there on a daily basis, but having delivered an OPS of .675 and .707 over the past two ...