Texas Rangers-Tampa Bay Rays Game Update: Evan Carter’s Bench Status and Key Players Revealed
The Texas Rangers are sitting rookie outfielder Evan Carter for Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to his early-season struggles. In his place, Wyatt Langford, Adolis Garcia, and Leody Taveras will play in the outfield, with Corey Seager serving as the designated hitter. Despite Carter’s 0-for-15 start at the plate, he has a .318 on-base percentage, leading the American League with six walks and scoring five runs. He is still the team’s No. 1 prospect according to MLB.com.
By the Numbers
- Evan Carter: 0-for-15 at the plate
- Carter’s on-base percentage: .318
- Carter’s walk count: Six, leading the American League
- Carter’s runs scored: Five
- Carter’s chase rate in his big league debut: 16.1
Yes, But
Evan Carter’s previous performance, including his postseason success and prospect eligibility, indicates that he has the potential to overcome his early-season struggles.
State of Play
- Evan Carter is being benched for Wednesday’s game due to his early-season struggles
- Wyatt Langford, Adolis Garcia, and Leody Taveras will replace Carter in the outfield
- Corey Seager will serve as the designated hitter
What’s Next
It remains to be seen how Evan Carter will respond to being benched and whether he will return to the lineup in future games.
Bottom Line
Despite Evan Carter’s early-season struggles, his previous performance and prospect eligibility suggest that he has the potential to overcome this rough start and make significant contributions to the Texas Rangers.
