Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, retroactive to Wednesday, sidelining him during a pivotal stretch against the Mariners and other contenders. In his absence, the Rangers recalled Josh Smith to fill in at third base as the team pushes through a crucial period leading up to the trade deadline. Manager Skip Schumaker emphasized the next-man-up mindset, noting Jung’s injury compounds a season already marked by multiple injuries affecting key players, including Corey Seager’s ongoing return timeline. The Rangers remain hopeful Jung could be back for next weekend’s series in Houston, while also balancing the lineup and rotation to stay ahead in the AL West race. Jung had been among Texas’ most productive hitters, and his injury adds complexity to a bid for a strong finish with multiple high-stakes series on the schedule. Seager’s status remains a focal point as the club weighs optimistically cautious progress toward full health as they pursue stability this month.