The Texas Rangers can now reinsert an impact bat into their lineup as they continue a critical road trip to close out the season’s first half. The Rangers activated outfielder Wyatt Langford (left oblique strain) after a stint on the 10-day injured list before Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Prior to Saturday night’s game, the Texas Rangers activated outfielder Wyatt Langford from the 10 day injured list. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers optioned infielder Justin Foscue to AAA Round Rock.

Oblique injuries seem to be going around the Rangers' clubhouse. On Friday, outfielder Wyatt Langford was placed on the injured list with a mild oblique strain that’s been nagging him for the last couple of weeks.

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Wyatt Langford from the 10-day IL on Saturday and optioned infielder Justin Foscue to Triple-A Round Rock.

Why he’s here: He’s one of baseball’s best young pitchers — albeit for a different team. Still, the Rangers deserve some level of credit. Ragans, a first-time All-Star last season, has a 3.35 ERA in 54 starts for the Kansas City Royals since the Rangers dealt him for relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman two summers ago.

Nathan Eovaldi allowed one unearned run in six innings, Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 13-1

Jake Burger went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs and Wyatt Langford homered, doubled and also drove in four runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 13-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim,

The Rangers, typically one of baseball’s most impatient teams at the plate, strayed from their usual habits in Tuesday’s win.