Texas Rangers' Justin Foscue Looks to Rebound in Spring Training

After a tough 2024 and 2025 seasons, the young infielder is focused on a 'clean slate' with new manager Skip Schumaker.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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After struggling in his first two MLB seasons, Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue is looking to bounce back in spring training under new manager Skip Schumaker. Foscue, who made his MLB debut in 2024, had a historically bad offensive season that year and saw limited playing time in 2025. Schumaker has told Foscue that spring training represents a 'clean slate', allowing him to put the past behind him. The Rangers are also having Foscue work on playing the outfield to increase his versatility and chances of making the roster.

Why it matters

Foscue was once considered a top Rangers prospect, but his struggles the past two seasons had put his future with the organization in jeopardy. A strong spring training showing could help him regain his footing and earn a more prominent role on the team going forward.

The details

After getting called up to the majors in 2024, Foscue had a disastrous rookie season, posting the worst o-fer (hitless streak) in MLB in over 30 years. He saw limited playing time in 2025 as other infield options like Cody Freeman and Michael Helman passed him on the depth chart. New manager Skip Schumaker has told Foscue that spring training represents a 'clean slate' and an opportunity to put the past behind him. The Rangers are also having Foscue work on playing the outfield to increase his versatility, though they don't plan to make him a full-time outfielder.

  • Foscue made his MLB debut in 2024.
  • Foscue struggled mightily in his rookie season in 2024, posting the worst o-fer in over 30 years.
  • In 2025, Foscue saw only 4 at-bats in the majors over two brief stints.

The players

Justin Foscue

A Texas Rangers infielder who is looking to bounce back after struggling in his first two MLB seasons.

Skip Schumaker

The new manager of the Texas Rangers who has told Foscue that spring training represents a 'clean slate' for him.

Cody Freeman

A Texas Rangers infield prospect who passed Foscue on the depth chart in 2025.

Michael Helman

A Texas Rangers infield prospect who also passed Foscue on the depth chart in 2025.

Cam Cauley

A Texas Rangers infield prospect who was moving up the ranks and threatening Foscue's spot in the organization.

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What they’re saying

“It's always good to hear. Obviously, it's a new manager telling me that. I appreciated it because you never know how the organization might feel about someone.”

— Justin Foscue (dallasnews.com)

“What it means to me is forgetting what I had done in the big leagues in 2024, mainly. That was a really challenging year, trying to break into the league and having that streak. It's not the way I wanted to start my career. This was a good opportunity to remind myself to put it behind me, move forward and not hold on to any baggage that might have been there before.”

— Justin Foscue (dallasnews.com)

“If I do what I'm supposed to do offensively, it should take care of itself, regardless [of position versatility]. But having the ability to play outfield gives me some versatility with whatever matchups they want to throw out there, and it makes my game better. So I'm obviously open to that.”

— Justin Foscue (dallasnews.com)

What’s next

Foscue will get plenty of at-bats early in spring training to show off his skills, and the back injury to Cody Freeman will also give him more opportunities. If he performs well offensively, he could make a case for a roster spot, potentially as a right-handed hitting outfield option.

The takeaway

After a difficult start to his MLB career, Justin Foscue has a chance to hit the reset button under a new manager in Texas. If he can regain his prospect form and show versatility by learning the outfield, he could earn back a prominent role with the Rangers and get his career back on track.