Rangers don't expect Robert Garcia to need IL stint — a relief for their banged-up bullpen

Manager Skip Schumaker says the shoulder impingement is a 'day-to-day' situation for the reliever.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:22am

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Texas Rangers pitcher Robert Garcia is dealing with a shoulder impingement that caused him to leave Thursday's game against the Athletics earlier than expected. Manager Skip Schumaker said they do not expect Garcia's injury to require an IL stint, calling it a 'day-to-day' situation, but the Rangers' bullpen is already dealing with several other injured relievers.

Why it matters

The Rangers' bullpen has been hit hard by injuries, with three relievers already on the IL. Losing Garcia for an extended period would further deplete their relief corps, so the team is hopeful he can return to action soon.

The details

Garcia said he's dealt with the shoulder impingement annually and has never had to go on the IL because of it. He planned to take Friday off and the Rangers were going to re-evaluate on Saturday. Schumaker said Garcia was throwing 97 mph on Thursday, so they feel he will be okay, but they will monitor the situation closely.

  • On Thursday, Garcia left the game against the Athletics earlier than expected due to the shoulder tightness.
  • On Friday, Garcia planned to take the day off to rest the shoulder.
  • On Saturday, the Rangers were going to re-evaluate Garcia's condition.

The players

Robert Garcia

A Texas Rangers pitcher who is dealing with a shoulder impingement that caused him to leave a recent game early.

Skip Schumaker

The manager of the Texas Rangers, who said they do not expect Garcia's injury to require an IL stint.

Carter Baumler

A Texas Rangers reliever who is currently on the IL.

Chris Martin

A Texas Rangers reliever who is currently on the IL.

Luis Curvelo

A Texas Rangers reliever who is currently on the IL.

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What they’re saying

“He's had it every year since he's been in pro ball. So it's not like we're not concerned about it. He was throwing 97 [mph] yesterday, so we feel like he's going to be OK. We'll see how he comes in [Saturday]. If he doesn't feel great again, we'll talk about things, but as of right now, [the IL] is not on the table.”

— Skip Schumaker, Manager, Texas Rangers

What’s next

The Rangers will re-evaluate Garcia's condition on Saturday to determine if he needs to be placed on the injured list.

The takeaway

The Rangers' bullpen has been decimated by injuries, so avoiding an IL stint for Garcia would be a significant relief as they try to weather the storm and keep their relief corps intact.