Shawn McFarland writes that if the Texas Rangers do complete a miraculous bid to make the playoffs, their superstars will have to do the heavy lifting.

McFarland notes that, instead of traveling with the team to Kansas City, Jake Burger returned to Texas to have his wrist examined as he faces a potential third IL stint this season.

McFarland writes that Jon Gray joins the illustrious pantheon of Rangers to succumb to thoracic outlet syndrome.