July 29, 2024
The Texas Rangers optioned infielders
Justin Foscue and
Jonathan Ornelas and catcher
Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday among a flurry of roster moves. Foscue, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has come up for a few cups of coffee at the big-league level this year but has only appeared in seven games and has gone 2-for-19 (.105) with a double, RBI and seven strikeouts. The 25-year-old wasn't playing against right-handers and didn't have a clear path to playing time with
Josh Jung (wrist) returning from the injured list on Monday. The former first-rounder in 2020 out of Mississippi State will now return to Round Rock, where he's hit .241/.412/.405 with an .817 OPS, three homers and 15 RBI in 23 games this year. Foscue is only a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues for his power -- he hit a career-high 18 homers at Round Rock in 2023.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers PR
July 20, 2024
Prospect
Justin Foscue has been recalled by the Texas Rangers ahead of their Saturday tilt with the Baltimore Orioles. Foscue was on the roster for two days in April, getting one hit and a RBI in two plate appearances, before being hampered by an oblique sprain. Foscue missed more than three months but is apparently ready now. Look for Foscue to accrue at-bats at both third base (as long as
Josh Jung remains out) and designated hitter. In 87 plate appearances over the last month in Triple-A, Foscue hit .242 with three home runs, 13 RBI, one stolen base and 13 runs scored.
--Mike Carter - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers on X
July 11, 2024
Texas Rangers infield prospect
Justin Foscue went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. This comes after Foscue picked up five hits on Tuesday. The infielder, who had previously dealt with an oblique injury has had a huge month of July thus far. In that span, he is hitting .407 with two homers, eight RBI and six runs. The club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Foscue had a cup of coffee with the Rangers earlier this season, prior to his injury, but only had two at-bats. He is swinging the bat well enough to receive a promotion, but without a real opening, everyday at-bats at Round Rock seem to be what is best for Foscue's development. Because of his lack of opportunity at the moment, his value remains strongest in dynasty leagues. If he were to get promoted to the big leagues later this summer, he would be an intriguing add.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
June 5, 2024
Texas Rangers infield prospect
Justin Foscue (oblique), who is currently on the 60-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, has been sent to the Arizona Complex League on a rehab assignment and is expected to play on Wednesday night. Foscue made his big-league debut early this year but played in just two games before landing on the injured list with a pretty significant oblique strain. Oblique injuries are notoriously tricky for players to come back from, but Foscue appears to be making good progress and could find himself back with the big-league club before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 25-year-old is the Rangers' No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but it remains to be seen if he'll immediately return to the big leagues in Texas when he's recovered from his oblique injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers PR
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