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Fractured hand ends Jung’s season

Texas infielder Josh Jung will miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign after getting struck by a pitch at Target Field, resulting in a broken hand. This marks the third time in four seasons that a fracture has interrupted his professional career, following previous thumb and wrist injuries.

Prior to this setback, the third baseman posted a .299 batting average with a .363 on-base percentage, a .462 slugging percentage, and a 139 OPS+ across his strongest offensive run to date, though he also missed six weeks in July due to a strained calf. His absence deals a major blow to the squad as they chase the division title alongside the Houston Astros, while simultaneously coping with another hand fracture sustained by Joc Pederson.

Both clubs fell in their most recent outings to sit at 79-81, ensuring that the eventual American League West champion will finish below a winning record.

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