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August 10, 2026
Idle vs. left-hander
Carter is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday.
Analysis
The Rangers are facing a southpaw for a second consecutive game, so Carter will be out of the lineup against while the Rangers start Ezequiel Duran, Wyatt Langford and Brandon Nimmo in the outfield from left to right. Carter has also struggled at the plate recently, having gone 1-for-22 with two RBI and seven strikeouts over his last eight outings.
August 9, 2026
Taking seat versus southpaw
Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis
After starting in each of the last eight games, the left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Cade Povich toes the slab for the Orioles. Cam Cauley will replace Carter in center field and will bat ninth.
