ARLINGTON, Texas —
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Texas played the finale of a three-game series at home Wednesday against Milwaukee, which has the best record in the majors. The Rangers, who started the day 2 1/2 games behind AL West-leading Houston and 1 1/2 games behind the final wild-card spot, open a three-game series at the New York Mets on Friday before three games at the Astros next week.
The Rangers then return for their final homestand, starting Sept. 19 against Miami. At that point, four weeks after Semien got hurt, there will be only nine games left in the regular season.
“At four weeks, there’s still some risk. But, you know, I’m willing to see what I can do and see if there’s a realistic chance of me getting back on the field,” he said. “Regardless, I will work as hard as I can to get back as quick as I can. But the team’s playing great, it’s been fun to watch. A lot of energy out there and I want to be a part of that.”
Semien fouled a pitch off his foot on Aug. 20 at Kansas City and went on the 10-day injured list two days later. It is only the second time in his 13 big league seasons to go on the IL.
Before the injury, Semien had missed only six of the Rangers’ 615 games since joining them before the 2022 season on a $175 million, seven-year contract. He has hit .230 with 15 homers, 62 RBI and 62 runs in 127 games this year.
