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16 de junio de 2026
Sitting again Tuesday
Higashioka not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.
Análisis
Tuesday will be Higashioka's second consecutive omission from the starting lineup. The catcher came off the bench in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, but only in a fielding capacity. Elias Diaz has the start again behind the plate and is batting ninth Tuesday.
15 de junio de 2026
Sitting Monday
Higashioka is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Análisis
The Rangers will give Higashioka a breather for the series opener, paving the way for Elias Diaz to receive a turn behind the plate. Higashioka should continue to see the bulk of the starts at catcher while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the injured list.
15 de junio de 2026
Strokes three-run homer Sunday
Higashioka went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Análisis
Higashioka conquered the Green Monster with a three-run homer to extend the Rangers' lead in the second inning. With a single added in the seventh frame, Sunday marked the 36-year-old's third multi-hit effort over his past 10 appearances. The catcher has shown signs of improvement at the plate of late, lifting his season slash line to .235/.313/.391 with five homers, three doubles, 14 RBI and 15 runs across 128 plate appearances.
11 de junio de 2026
Grabbing seat Thursday
Higashioka is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Kansas City.
Análisis
Higashioka started the first two games of the series at catcher, so he'll get a break during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Elias Diaz will be behind the dish and bat eighth for the Rangers.