Jung, 26, was an All-Star in his first full-time MLB season in 2023 and helped Texas win the World Series, but he has missed most of 2024 after being hit on the wrist by a pitch April 1 in the fourth game of the season.
He had surgery the following day, but in trying to return to action quickly he suffered multiple setbacks.
The Rangers also moved right-handed starting pitcher Jon Gray to the 15-day injured list after he suffered a right groin strain during warmups Sunday and left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays before it began.
Gray, 32, is 5-4 with a 3.43 ERA in his third season with Texas following seven with the Colorado Rockies. He’s managed just 78 strikeouts in 94 innings pitched.
In a slew of other moves, the Rangers also activated left-hander Cody Bradford (low back strain) from the 60-day IL; recalled infielder Ezequiel Duran and right-hander Gerson Garabito from Triple-A Round Rock; transferred outfielder Evan Carter (lumbar sprain) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL; and optioned catcher Andrew Knizner and infielders Justin Foscue and Jonathan Ornelas to Triple-A.
Texas also designated infielder Davis Wendzel for assignment.
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