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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Carter Baumler (RHP, Texas Rangers) has been shut down from his minor league rehab assignment due to an intercostal strain setback. The right-hander made three appearances during his rehab assignment but experienced complications and hasn't pitched since April 28, 2026. It remains unclear when he will be able to restart his throwing program. This represents a significant setback in his recovery timeline.
Strengths
- + Showed velocity (97 mph) during early rehab outings
- + Successfully progressed to rehab assignment stage
- + Made three appearances without immediate complications
- + Young pitcher with potential upside
Weaknesses
- - Intercostal strain with setback during rehab
- - Hasn't pitched since April 28, 2026
- - Shut down from rehab assignment
- - Timeline for return to throwing program unclear
- - Soft tissue injury prone to re-injury
- - Extended recovery period likely needed
- - 2026 ERA of 4.11 in limited action before injury
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Intercostal strain with setback during minor league rehab assignment; unclear return timeline for throwing program
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