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May 6, 2026
Back in lineup at designated hitter
Nimmo (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis
Nimmo tweaked his hamstring this past Friday and has not started a game in the outfield since then, occupying the DH spot twice and sitting out the other two contests. The Rangers could continue to ease Nimmo back into things in a non-defensive role until he feels back to 100 percent.
May 5, 2026
Hitting bench Tuesday
Nimmo (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
The 33-year-old has been battling a lingering hamstring injury and returned to the lineup Sunday after missing one game, but he's now on the bench after Monday's team off day. It hasn't been reported that Nimmo has suffered a setback, but it seems likely that he's still managing the injury to some extent.
May 3, 2026
Back in action Sunday
Nimmo (hamstring) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Sunday against the Tigers.
Analysis
The veteran outfielder was held out of Saturday's lineup after exiting Friday due to a nagging hamstring issue, but he'll return for the series finale in a non-defensive role. The Rangers have a scheduled team day off Monday, and Nimmo's quick return to the lineup rather than stacking days off indicates the injury isn't a serious concern.
May 2, 2026
Taking seat Saturday
Nimmo (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis
Nimmo was taken out of Friday's game due to a nagging hamstring issue that flared up in the fourth inning. The Rangers will hold him out of action Saturday as a precaution and give Ezequiel Duran a start in right field.
May 1, 2026
Exits early Friday
Nimmo was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with right hamstring tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
Nimmo had gone 2-for-2 with a walk and a pair of runs scored before being lifted for a pinch runner in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old outfielder also left Wednesday's game early due to hamstring tightness, though he's said that it is a common occurrence and easily manageable, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com. If the Rangers decide to sit him down Saturday as a precaution, Sam Haggerty would be a top candidate to start in right field.
May 1, 2026
Good to go Friday
Nimmo (hamstring) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Friday against the Tigers.
Analysis
Nimmo departed Wednesday's contest against the Yankees due to right hamstring tightness, but it was apparently a minor issue given that he's back in the starting nine after Thursday's team off day. The veteran outfielder has enjoyed a strong start to the season, finishing April with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs and a .290/.364/.460 slash line in 31 games.