Rangers vs. Giants Spring Training Preview, Injuries, Radio, Updates

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will face his former team for the first time in spring training on Friday.

The Texas Rangers continue their 2023 spring training schedule against the San Francisco Giants in Surprise, Ariz., on Friday.

Here is the entire thread of the day, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.

Complete Rangers Spring Training results can be found here.

How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Giants

Game Day: Friday, March 3, 2023

Game Time: 2:05 p.m. CT

TV/Radio: No TV. Game will be broadcast on 105.3 The Fan on tape delay starting at 8 p.m.

About Today’s Game

Records: San Francisco, 2-4; Texas, 4-4.

Probable pitchers

San Francisco: LHP Sean Manaea (starter), RHP Nick Duron*, RHP Sam Delaplane*, LHP Daniel Tillo*, RHP Mauricio Liovera*, RHP Melvin Adon*.

Texas: RHP Jon Gray (starter), LHP Taylor Hearn, RHP Josh Sborz, RHP Ian Kennedy*, RHP Kyle Cody*, RHP Daniel Robert, RHP Zach Littell*

Note: Pitching lineup is subject to change. *-Player is in team’s minor-league camp.

Batting Order

Texas Rangers Batting Order

Rangers lineup for March 3 vs. San Francisco (SS).

105.3 The Fan will air a radio broadcast of today’s game on tape delay at 8:00 p.m. CT. pic.twitter.com/RNkg1LA0yt

— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) March 3, 2023

Rangers Injury Updates

RHP Jacob deGrom reported left side tightness on Feb. 15 when he arrived at spring training. He took off four days throwing before a mound session on Thursday, throwing just over 20 pitches, all of which were fastballs. He threw his second bullpen session on Sunday. He threw his first live batting practice on Wednesday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom will throw again either Friday or Saturday.

RHP Nathan Eovaldi reported tightness in his left side following first outing of the spring on Sat. vs. Kansas City and will skip his next start as a precaution.

RHP Jose Leclerc (left neck discomfort) will be inactive for the next few days as he continues to be monitored. He will not play in the World Baseball Classic.

RHP Jake Odorizzi (right arm fatigue) threw a light bullpen on Tuesday in Surprise and threw another side session on Thursday.

C Mitch Garver (right forearm flexor tendon repair surgery on July 11, 2022) has taken at-bats in Surprise and has made two starts at catcher.

RHP Yerry Rodríguez (right Achilles) threw live batting practice on Wednesday. He could pitch this weekend.

RHP Owen White (upper neck tightness) will be held out of games and workouts over the next few days.

C Sam Huff (right shoulder tightness) exited in the second inning of Wednesday’s game with San Diego and was evaluated on Thursday.

RHP Zak Kent (right arm fatigue) is expected to resume throwing after a few days of inactivity to allow symptoms to subside.

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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