Despite having some early offensive success on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, there is now some concern in the Texas Rangers dugout. Rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford has left the game with what the team is describing as right hamstring tightness. Langford has been replaced in left field by Travis Jankowski.
Langford hurt himself in the fifth inning, attempting to leg out an infield single. His normal speed usually would have been good enough to see the former Florida product safe on first base. But after a few steps, he instantly pulled up and jogged the rest of the way.
After reaching the dugout, Langford was pulled out of the game.
Langford is in the midst of his rookie season after being selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. His quick rise to the Majors is not common in baseball, only playing in 44 Minor League games.
Heading into Saturday night, Langford was hitting .230 with one home run, 11 RBIs, and an OPS of .602. Many considered him the favorite of the AL Rookie of the Year heading into the season but the offensive production has not been as explosive as hoped for through 33 games.
The one home run did not leave the park, either. Langford hit an inside-the-park home run against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon — being just the third Ranger to have their first home run stay in the park.
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