The Texas Rangers are on the brink of a significant boost to their lineup as both outfielder Wyatt Langford and pitcher Jack Leiter are nearing their return from injuries. Manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Langford, who is recovering from an oblique strain, swung a bat for the first time since being placed on the injured list and feels 'pretty much fine.' He could rejoin the team as early as this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, having slashed .244/.333/.561 with four home runs prior to his injury.

On the pitching side, Leiter is set to throw a live bullpen session on Thursday at Globe Life Field, and if everything goes smoothly, he might make his return as soon as he's eligible to come off the injured list on Friday. He has been dealing with a blister but has shown signs of recovery. Depending on his readiness, he could either take the mound for a major league start next week against the Oakland Athletics or begin with a minor league rehab assignment. This dual return would not only bolster the Rangers' offense and pitching rotation but could also provide a strategic edge as they face tough competition ahead.