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How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Padres: TV Channel, Streams, Lineups

Opening Day starter Jacob deGrom will go for the Texas Rangers in their final Spring Training game in Arizona.

Matthew Postins

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The Texas Rangers continue their 2023 Spring Training schedule against the San Diego Padres in Surprise, Ariz., on Saturday behind Opening Day starter Jacob deGrom.

Here is the entire preview for the day, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more. This is the last spring game in Surprise. The Rangers resume action in an exhibition game in Arlington on Monday.

Complete Rangers Spring Training results can be found here.

How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Padres

Game Day: Saturday, March 25, 2023

Game Time: 2:05 p.m. CT

TV/Radio: The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest Extra and on radio at 105.3 The Fan.

About Today’s Game

Records: San Diego 13-14; Rangers 12-14-2.

Probable pitchers

Chicago Cubs: RHP Julio Teheran (starter), RHP Luis Garcia, RHP Domingo Tapia*, RHP Aaron Brooks#, RHP Drew Carlton*

Texas: RHP Jacob deGrom (starter), LHP John King, LHP Taylor Hearn, RHP Dominic Leone, RHP Ian Kennedy, RHP Zack Littell.

Note: Pitching lineup is subject to change. *-non-roster invitee; #-minor leaguer

Batting Order

Texas Rangers Batting Order

San Diego Padres Batting Order

Rangers Injury Updates

OF Leody Taveras (left oblique strain) has been out since March 5. He is hitting from the left side of the plate without complication and began hitting from the right side of the plate Wednesday.

RHP Glenn Otto (right lat tightness) was scratched from his scheduled start on March 18 after experiencing discomfort during his pregame routine. He was scheduled for an MRI.

RHP Jake Odorizzi (right arm fatigue) had his most recent side session on March 17. He will open the season on the injured list.

RHP Spencer Howard (right arm fatigue) has been inactive since March 1.

Out for Spring Training and Beyond

RHP Brett Martin (left shoulder surgery on Jan. 18) is on the 60-day Injured List (Feb. 17) and is expected to miss most of 2023.

LHP Avery Weems (Tommy John left elbow surgery on Feb. 15) was originally expected to be a non-roster invitee for the first time in his career before undergoing season-ending procedure in February.

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Matthew Postins
MATTHEW POSTINS

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.

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