Hunter Pence Suffers Potential Setback in Minor League Rehab Game
By Brendan Azoff
The Texas Rangers got some bad news on Tuesday as their All-Star Hunter Pence felt tightness in his hamstring during his final plate appearance Monday night in his rehab stint with the Frisco Roughriders.
Apparently Hunter Pence felt some tightness in hamstring in final at-bat for Frisco on Monday. He will be re-evaluated tonight. This is not a good development for Pence.
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) July 2, 2019
The right fielder qualified for the All-Star game as the starting designated hitter for the American League after posting a .294 average with 15 homers and 48 RBIs before going done with a hamstring injury.
At 36 years old, Pence has enjoyed a rejuvenation of sorts, but this setback may cost him significant time, including a potential absence at the All-Star game. He will be re-evaluated Tuesday night, where the extent of his injury will be made clear.
Rangers are saying that Hunter Pence experienced more tightness in his right groin muscle on Monday night while playing for Double A Frisco... His outlook is uncertain at the moment
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) July 2, 2019
The Rangers currently sit in the second Wild Card position with a record of 46-38, clinging to a half-game lead over the Indians and Athletics. If Pence is out of the lineup for a significant amount of time, the Rangers upstart season could have a disappointing finish.