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Rangers' Cody Freeman Diagnosed With Back Stress Fracture, Out 4–6 Weeks

The setback stalls the 25-year-old's bid for a bench role following a breakout 2025 at Triple-A.

Sep 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Cody Freeman (39) fields a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rangers announced Freeman has a stress fracture in his back with an expected absence of four to six weeks.
  • His injury removes him from early spring training roster competition as he focuses on rehab.
  • Texas will monitor his recovery and provide status updates as they become available.
  • Freeman starred at Triple-A in 2025, hitting .336/.382/.549 with 19 home runs across 97 games.
  • He debuted in MLB last season, appearing in 36 games while offering versatility at second and third base plus corner outfield.