Jack Leiter is set to rejoin the Texas Rangers' starting rotation this Sunday after a successful rehab stint. Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Leiter, who threw 60 pitches during a recent Triple-A outing, will take the place of Kumar Rocker, who has been placed on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement. The Rangers expect Rocker to be sidelined for about a week to 10 days.

During Rocker's brief stint this season, he struggled with inconsistency, managing to pitch past four innings only twice out of five starts. Given his youth and experience, the Rangers are prepared to provide him with a plan for development once he is cleared to throw again. Meanwhile, Leiter's return adds depth to a Texas rotation that will also feature Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom in upcoming games.

The Texas Rangers faced a disappointing ending against the Oakland Athletics, losing 4-3 in a game that saw Jacob deGrom deliver a commendable performance on the mound. Despite deGrom's five-plus innings with six strikeouts and a 3.33 ERA, the Rangers' defense faltered, leading to an unexpected walk-off loss. Manager Bruce Bochy highlighted the team's struggles with timely hitting and defensive errors, which have plagued them recently.

In a game where the Rangers relied on solo home runs, they failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, stranding the bases loaded twice. Luke Jackson, their closer, faltered in the ninth, allowing a walk and a crucial single that led to the tying run. The defensive miscues, particularly a misplayed fly ball, proved pivotal. As the Rangers aim for consistency, improving their offense and shoring up defense will be critical for success moving forward.

The Texas Rangers, currently at 14-10, face off against the Oakland Athletics, who hold an 11-13 record, in a significant matchup on April 24, 2025. Jacob deGrom will take the mound for the Rangers, looking to improve on his 0-1 record and 3.32 ERA. In his last outing, he pitched seven innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out seven. Opposing him will be J.T. Ginn of the Athletics, who has a 1-1 record and a 3.60 ERA. The Rangers aim to bounce back after a loss to the Athletics the previous day, where Kumar Rocker's short outing led to a disappointing performance.

The game features notable betting odds with the Rangers as -150 favorites and the Athletics at +126. Recent trends indicate the Athletics have struggled after victories, losing six of their last ten. In contrast, the Rangers have shown offensive prowess with the over hitting in 12 of their last 20 games combined. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on deGrom’s performance against Ginn, as it could significantly impact the game’s outcome and their roster decisions.

Brent Rooker has emerged as a power hitter for the Athletics, tying for fifth in the MLB with 39 home runs last season. This season, he’s already hit 7 homers, with the latest coming against the Texas Rangers. Rooker’s upcoming matchup against Jacob deGrom, who has allowed five home runs in just four starts despite a respectable 3.32 ERA, is generating buzz among fantasy enthusiasts.

Rooker’s odds of +400 to hit a home run against deGrom at BetMGM indicate strong potential value. SportsLine’s data model has been successful in predicting home runs this season, providing insights into various player prop bets. Alongside Rooker, Wyatt Langford of the Rangers and Junior Caminero of the Rays are also highlighted for their favorable home run odds this week. Langford is hot with a recent home run streak, while Caminero’s high bat speed offers explosive potential against a pitcher known for allowing home runs.