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    Josh Smith

    JoshSmith

    Texas Rangers
    • Texas Rangers
    • #8
    • Second Baseman
    • HT/WT
      1.75 m, 78 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/8/1997 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Baton Rouge, LA
    • Status
      10-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .217
    • HR
      0
      150+
    • RBI
      6
      150+
    • OPS
      .563
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    10-Day IL
    3 days agoSmith (lower body/wrist) was diagnosed with viral meningitis Friday and is receiving treatment in a hospital, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
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