Texas Rangers promote Alejandro Osuna to replace injured Joc Pederson: Report
Texas Rangers promote Alejandro Osuna to replace injured Joc Pederson: Report (Image Source: Getty Images)
The Texas Rangers had a rough Saturday. Their defense collapsed with one bad inning, the bullpen was unable to hold a lead once more and designated hitter Joc Pederson broke a hand after being hit by a pitch.
Pederson has been put on the injured list and will be out for at least six weeks. Although this is a significant loss, it has provided an opportunity for outfielder Alejandro Osuna to debut in the majors.
Alejandro Osuna gets his big chance with Rangers
The Rangers moved swiftly in the wake of Pederson's injury. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the team, late Saturday night, recalled Alejandro Osuna. Osuna started the season in Double-A Frisco but leaped Triple-A after putting up good numbers.
In just seven games at Triple-A Round Rock, he proved himself worthy of this call-up.
Alejandro Osuna's summoning wasn't entirely surprising. Many Rangers fans wished he would be a part of the team soon this summer, perhaps July or August.
But injuries and subpar offense accelerated the timeline. Osuna will now get the opportunity to bring fresh energy to the team. With a slash of .280/.385/.413 and 8 stolen bases in 12 attempts, Alejandro Osuna provides the speed and contact ability that the present team lacks.
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Joc Pederson's troubles persist and an opportunity emerges for Alejandro Osuna
Before being injured, Joc Pederson was struggling. He was hitting only .132 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs in 144 plate appearances. His problems were already of concern, and his absence may not hurt the lineup as much as anticipated.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy now has a new component to work with in Alejandro Osuna. The young center fielder is viewed more as a "table-setter" rather than a power hitter, something the team is in dire need of.
The Rangers also thought about recalling Blaine Crim, but Osuna's speed and on-base skills made him the better choice.
It's still unclear whether Alejandro Osuna will begin immediately or be gradually incorporated into the rotation. Either way, however, the fans are eager to see what he can do. With the Rangers having fallen behind in the playoff hunt, perhaps this represents the start of a youth movement and perhaps Osuna is just the player to spearhead the effort.
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