Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) exited Saturday's game early after being hit with a comebacker. He was diagnosed with a forearm bruise, and the team will continue to monitor the situation. The 31-year-old allowed one run while striking out two across two innings before leaving. Gray appears to have avoided a severe injury and is considered day-to-day. The former first-round pick has been solid this season, posting a 3.21 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts over 14 innings. Gray will undergo further evaluation but looks to have avoided any structural damage.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray threw four innings against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in his final spring training outing, and he gave up two earned runs on three hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out seven in the 5-3 win. Gray wraps up his Cactus League season with a strong 1.02 ERA and will make his first start of the 2023 regular season on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles at home. The 31-year-old could never stay healthy in 2022 in his first year in Texas, but when he was actually on the mound, he was quite good. If he can stay healthier this year, he could be a nice value pick for fantasy managers.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (back) said on Saturday that he expected to throw on the side on Sunday, and he could try to pitch in a Cactus League game as early as Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander was scratched from his spring start on Friday due to back tightness, but it was a cautionary measure and Gray doesn't appear to be dealing with a very serious injury. He made only 24 starts (127 1/3 innings) in his first year in Texas in 2022 due to multiple injuries, but he should be healthy for Opening Day, barring another setback with his back. When he was healthy last year, he was pretty effective, and Gray could be a real nice value pick for fantasy managers in 2023.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (back) was scratched from his Cactus League start on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with back tightness. The Rangers starter for Friday's spring game is now left-hander Taylor Hearn. We're still early enough in spring training that Gray may not be in danger of missing Opening Day, but it will also depend on how long it will be before he can make his second Cactus League start. Despite dealing with a handful of injuries in his first year in Texas in 2022, he produced a decent 3.96 ERA (3.80 FIP), 1.13 WHIP and 25.7 percent strikeout rate in 127 innings over 24 starts. Gray's back injury is a bit worrisome, but if he can stay healthier than he was last year, there could be some nice value attached to him in 2023.

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jon Gray (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Tyson Miller to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Gray will make his return to the rotation on Monday against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a doubleheader after being sidelined since early August with an oblique injury. The 30-year-old will certainly be more of a shaky fantasy asset for his start on Monday, especially since he didn't make any minor league rehab starts before being activated. In his first year in Texas, Gray has gone 7-6 with a 3.83 ERA (3.49 FIP), a 1.17 WHIP and a 116:34 K:BB in 103 1/3 innings over his 19 starts. As long as he's healthy, he'll be useful in mixed leagues down the stretch.

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique Tuesday and is expected to be out four to six weeks. He initially suffered the injury during Monday's start against the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old owns a 3.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 116:34 K:BB across 103 innings in 2022. He is expected to miss the rest of August, and with the Rangers record under .500 (46-56), Texas could shut the right-hander down for the year if they are eliminated from a playoff spot in September. Fantasy managers with an open IL spot should stash Gray, as he could return a few weeks before the end of the season.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (side) left his start early on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles due to discomfort in his left side. He departed after recording just one out in the second inning after throwing 48 pitches. Gray will get further testing on Tuesday, but manager Chris Woodward said the best-case scenario feels like Gray would miss just one start with what the team later called "left side discomfort." Prior to his start on Monday, the 30-year-old right-hander had a 2.65 ERA in 11 starts since June 1. If the Rangers don't acquire a starter at Tuesday's trade deadline, Taylor Hearn will likely be the immediate option for the starting rotation. Hearn opened the year in the rotation but was moved to the bullpen in June and then sent to Triple-A Round Rock. He has a 6.25 ERA as a starter and 1.59 ERA as a reliever in 2022.

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray left his Monday start against the Baltimore Orioles with left side discomfort. Gray allowed four runs (three earned) over 1 1/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one before trainers were summoned to the mound to check on him with one out in the second inning. The veteran hurler has pitched well in his first season away from Coors Field, posting a 7-5 record, 3.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 116 strikeouts over 103 1/3 innings of work. Look for an update from the team after Monday's game ends.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray put together a masterful performance versus the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The right-hander went seven innings, one hit allowed, and struck out nine batters in the 5-2 victory. Those nine strikeouts were the third-most that Gray has recorded in a single game this season. He has struggled at times this season, but is going into the All-Star break at the top of his game. The 30-year-old has a 3.71 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts through 16 starts. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Gray is available.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray earned his fourth win of the season Tuesday, throwing seven innings of one-run ball on five hits and two walks. He struck out eight batters. While the Kansas City Royals offense isn't the most formidable, this marks the fourth consecutive strong outing for the right-hander. Fantasy managers should take note, as Gray has allowed just four earned runs in 25 2/3 innings in that span while striking out 29 batters. He's a worthy add in most league formats.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray seemingly had no issues on the mound versus the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Gray went seven shutout innings with six strikeouts in the victory over Detroit. He allowed five hits, but didn't allow any walks, which certainly helped. Gray has looked fairly decent during his first season away from Coors Field. He is posting a 4.27 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63/22 K/BB ratio over 11 starts. He'll get a favorable matchup against the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray had his best outing of the year thus far in Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He pitched seven innings and allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out a season-high 12 batters. Unfortunately, he wound up with a no decision in the game. Gray's first year with the Rangers has been a bit underwhelming overall. Over eight starts, he's gone 1-2 with a 4.83 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP and a 22.2% strikeout rate. Wednesday's quality start was just his second quality start of the year. The 30-year-old could be a hot waiver wire pickup this weekend as he lines up for two starts next week. He'll face the Cleveland Guardians on Monday and the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (knee) is good to go for a start on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels after getting through a bullpen session on Saturday without any issues. Gray left his last start on Monday against the New York Yankees when he felt "something" in his left knee in the fifth inning. The right-hander went on the injured list earlier this year with a low-grade left knee strain. He will be wearing a brace on his knee and won't be a recommended DFS play against a tough opponent, even though manager Chris Woodward said Gray won't have any restrictions against the Angels. In his four starts this year, Gray has allowed 10 earned runs while walking seven and striking out 15 in 16 1/3 innings pitched.

Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (knee) was removed from his start early on Monday against the New York Yankees for precautionary reasons with left knee soreness. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. It's a tough one for Gray and any fantasy managers that were brave enough to start him against the Bronx Bombers, as he struck out four over 4 1/3 scoreless innings before departing. The 30-year-old right-hander felt something in his knee while fielding a bunt early in the game. It remains to be seen if Gray will be able to make his next scheduled start, but we'll have a better idea after the Rangers look at him on Tuesday. Coming into Monday's start, Gray had allowed 10 earned runs on 11 hits while walking four and striking out 11 in 12 innings in his first three starts for the Rangers.

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) left his start on Monday early with the team's athletic trainer during the fifth inning. Gray had thrown 4.1 innings scoreless frames against the New York Yankees, striking out four batters while walking three and surrendering two hits. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye out for updates about Gray over the next few hours.

The Texas Rangers placed starting pitcher Jon Gray (knee) on the 10-day injured list due to a low-grade left knee sprain. The move is retroactive to April 20. In a corresponding move, the Rangers called up right-handed pitcher Glenn Otto from Triple-A and he will start Friday night's game against the Oakland Athletics. The Rangers are hopeful that Gray will only miss one start. The 30-year-old has made two starts so far this year and both have been a bit shaky. He's allowed a total of six hits, three walks and seven earned runs over nine innings to start the season.

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (knee) is dealing with a low-grade MCL strain in his left knee and is expected to be placed on the injured list. According to Rangers general manager Chris Young, the injury is not likely to cost him a lot of time, hopefully, one start. The 30-year-old missed time due to a finger issue and recently returned from the injured list Tuesday. Glenn Otto will start Friday's series opener against the Oakland Athletics, followed by Martin Perez and Spencer Howard. This season, the right-hander is off to a slow start, posting a 0-1 record with a 7.00 ERA, 1,00 WHIP, and eight strikeouts over nine innings in 2022. Gray is day-to-day and will miss at least one turn in the rotation.

The Texas Rangers have activated starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) from the 10-day injured list. He will make his second start of the year on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. To clear up a roster spot, the Rangers designated relief pitcher Greg Holland for assignment. Gray had a blister on the middle finger of his right hand, his throwing hand. The blister and the ensuing trip to the injured list only wound up costing him one start. He struggled in his Rangers debut on Opening Day, allowing three earned runs over four innings. We'll see if he can bounce back in his second outing on Tuesday.

The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Jon Gray (blister) on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a blister. Spencer Patton was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old will miss at least the next 10 days, and Texas will use a four-man rotation due to a pair of upcoming days off. Gray allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. His injury isn't severe, and fantasy managers can expect Gray to return for the Seattle-Oakland trip starting April 19th.

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward announced on Tuesday that starting pitcher Jon Gray will be the team's Opening Day starter on April 8 at the Toronto Blue Jays. Gray gets a tough first assignment with the Rangers after signing a four-year, $56 million deal this offseason. The 30-year-old right-hander has always had fantasy upside given his strikeout ability, but calling Coors Field home for the first seven years of his career has kept him from reaching his true potential. Texas isn't the best environment for pitchers either, but it's certainly an upgrade. In his career, Gray has a 4.59 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and an 849 to 280 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 829 1/3 innings. He should be a solid source of innings, wins and strikeouts as RotoBaller's No. 41-ranked fantasy starter.