Marcus Semien’s wrist injury appears not to be serious, as X-rays taken after he was hit by a pitch Friday came back negative. The Texas Rangers will re-evaluate the veteran second baseman ahead of Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Semien did not start Saturday due to swelling and soreness in the wrist, and the club will reassess him before the series finale.
In his absence, Ezequiel Duran started at second base on Saturday. If Semien cannot play Sunday, either Duran or Josh Smith could handle the keystone duties in the lineup. The update will come after the re-evaluation, with the Rangers hoping for favorable news to keep their infield intact.
What this means for the Rangers: Duran and Smith have shown they can step in when needed, giving Texas some depth at the position while Semien recovers. A positive outlook would be a quick return for Semien, preserving continuity in the middle of the infield and keeping the lineup strong as the team pursues its goals.
Brief summary: Semien’s wrist X-rays were negative, he’ll be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday’s game, and Duran or Smith could fill in at second if he’s unable to play. The club will provide an update after re-evaluation.