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Marcus Semien came through for the Rangers with a walk-off single to win the game against the Braves on Saturday.
The Tigers will pay him the prorated MLB minimum for the remainder of the 2025 season, while the Rangers cover the rest of his $1.5 million salary. The Tigers activated Jackson for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastball to the helmet.
The Texas Rangers are on the fringe of contention in the AL West, and have their bullpen in mind as the MLB trade deadline inches closer.
Marcus Semien's Saturday evening epitomized the Rangers’ “shake it off” mentality, delivering a walk-off single in the 10th inning after being hit on the helmet by a pitch earlier in the game, clinching a 6-5 win for Texas over the Braves at Globe Life Field.
Outfielder Sam Haggerty has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game against Atlanta, the Rangers announced. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are optioning Cody Freeman to Triple-A Round Rock.
Texas still holds the best team ERA in baseball and by a good margin, 3.18 to the second-place Royals' 3.50. The bullpen of mixed parts and pieces remains among the best in baseball, their ERA second in MLB behind the Astros.
Corey Seager delivered a HR and 2B for the 2nd game in a row in the Rangers' win over the A's, further establishing himself as a historically dominant slugger.
The Texas Rangers will be welcoming a Horned Frog into the organization with the fifth-round selection of a former All-Big 12 and All-American pitcher.