The Texas Rangers are scheduled to start Andrew Heaney against the Chicago Cubs in Spring Training.
The Texas Rangers continue their 2023 Spring Training schedule against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz.
Here is the entire preview for the day, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.
How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Cubs
Game Day: Thursday, March 24, 2023
Game Time: 3:05 p.m. CT
TV/Radio: The game can be seen via web cast at texasrangers.com.
About Today’s Game
Records: Chicago Cubs 14-10; Rangers 12-13-2.
Probable pitchers
Chicago Cubs: RHP Marcus Stroman (starter), RHP Javier Assad, RBP Cam Sanders#
Texas: KHP Andrew Heaney (starter), RHP Jonathan Hernández, LHP Will Smith, RHP Dane Dunning.
Note: Pitching lineup is subject to change. *-non-roster invitee; #-minor leaguer
Batting Order
Texas Rangers Batting Order
Rangers Injury Updates
OF Leody Taveras (left oblique strain) has been out since March 5. He is hitting from the left side of the plate without complication and began hitting from the right side of the plate Wednesday.
RHP Glenn Otto(right lat tightness) was scratched from his scheduled start on March 18 after experiencing discomfort during his pregame routine. He was scheduled for an MRI.
RHP Jake Odorizzi (right arm fatigue) had his most recent side session on March 17. He will open the season on the injured list.
RHP Spencer Howard (right arm fatigue) has been inactive since March 1.
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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