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June 11, 2026
Grabbing seat Thursday
Higashioka is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Kansas City.
Analysis
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.
June 7, 2026
Idle Sunday
Higashioka is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Guardians on Sunday.
Analysis
Higashioka will get a breather after starting the last four games. Elias Diaz will get the nod at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale.
June 7, 2026
In line for increased playing time
Higashioka went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis
Higashioka made a fourth consecutive start behind the plate and figures to continue seeing an uptick in playing time after the Rangers placed Danny Jansen (forearm) on the 10-day injury list. Jansen leads the Rangers with 36 starts behind the plate, but Higashioka (.245) has hit for a better batting average than Jansen (.171).
June 6, 2026
Hits in four straight
Higashioka went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over Cleveland.
Analysis
Higashioka ignited Texas' three-run sixth inning with a leadoff homer, his fourth of the season. The blast also extended a hit streak to four games, during which he's 7-for-13 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and five runs scored. He's appeared in 32 games and is essentially sharing catching duties with Danny Jansen (41 games), but Higashioka has been the better hitter. He's has a .712 OPS compared to Jansen's .586 OPS.