The Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. This decision was made prior to the start of a four-game series in Oakland and was retroactive to the day after Langford left a game in Kansas City. Langford showed signs of injury when he slowed down while running to first base during a game on Saturday.
Infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who has been playing shortstop for Triple-A Round Rock, has been called up to replace Langford. Ornelas has a batting average of .278 with two home runs and 11 RBIs in 24 starts this season. He made his Major League debut last season, playing in eight games for the Rangers.
Langford, who was the fourth overall pick in the MLB amateur draft last summer, made the Rangers’ roster after spring training. He started in 31 of the team’s first 34 games, playing as the designated hitter and left fielder. Langford has a batting average of .224 with one home run and 11 RBIs, with his home run being an inside-the-park sprint against Cincinnati on April 28. He ranks second among American League rookies with 26 hits and third in reaching base 38 times.