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Jung Homers in MLB Return While Freeman and Helman Have Big-League Firsts for Texas in Win over A's
ARLINGTON, TEXAS, JUL 21 – Chris Martin will miss four to six weeks due to a left calf strain, prompting the Texas Rangers to recall third baseman Josh Jung and other players to adjust the roster.
- By AP News Published July 21, 2025, the Texas Rangers recalled Josh Jung, Michael Helman and Cole Winn from Triple-A Round Rock and placed Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a left calf strain.
- Chris Martin sustained his calf strain during Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Detroit, Bruce Bochy said he will miss four to six weeks, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
- On the AP News, Josh Jung homered and scored three times in his return; Cody Freeman lined a tiebreaking RBI double for his first MLB hit, and Michael Helman followed with a three-run homer for his first RBIs.
- With Martin sidelined, the team loses a key bullpen option, sits 3.5 games back in the playoff race and must navigate the next week-plus without Martin.
- In the past week, Martin is expected to remain sidelined, and Jacob deGrom makes his first start for Texas since July 12.
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Jung homers in MLB return while Freeman and Helman have big-league firsts for Texas
ARLINGTON — Josh Jung homered and scored three times in his return to the majors, Cody Freeman and Michael Helman had big-league firsts on consecutive pitches and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 7-2 on Monday night.
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Clayton NewsMichael Helman knocks in four as Rangers top A's
Michael Helman hit a three-run homer, his first major league long ball, and drove in a run with a bunt as the Texas Rangers dismantled the Athletics 7-2 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers put reliever Chris Martin on IL and bring 3B Josh Jung back
Veteran reliever Chris Martin will likely miss at least a month for the Texas Rangers after being put on the injured list because of a left calf strain.
Rangers recall former All-Star 3B Josh Jung from Triple-A
Amid a slew of roster moves Monday, the Texas Rangers recalled third baseman Josh Jung, who was sent to Triple-A Round Rock earlier this month less than two years removed from being an All-Star selection.
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