Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung‘s road to staying healthy took another bump. Jeff Wilson of AllDLLs.com reports that the highly touted Jung underwent additional wrist surgery, marking another setback in his quest for a healthy and consistent 2025 season. After a promising debut, Jung’s wrist issues have persisted, raising concerns about his durability and impact on the field. This latest procedure aims to the lingering problems, but the timeline for his return remains uncertain.
Surgery Sidelines Josh Jung Indefinitely
Jung, 26, impressed in his 2023 season with the Rangers, despite injury setbacks. He posted 23 home runs and a .266/.315/.467 line in 122 games. However, a wrist fracture limited his playing time, forcing him to miss most of the season’s first four months. After returning in late July, recurring discomfort sent him back to the injured list in late September. In his final 46 games, Jung’s numbers dipped to .264/.298/.421. Following his latest wrist surgery, the expectation is that Jung will have a normal offseason after completing 3-4 weeks of rehabilitation.
“After evaluating multiple medical opinions regarding the lingering issue with his wrist, it was collectively decided that Josh should have the release surgery now and be fully ready for spring training,” Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said in a statement on Friday.
Rangers third baseman Josh Jung had ECU tendon release surgery performed on his right wrist by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the club announced.
Statement from POBO Chris Young on Jung’s situation with the wrist going forward. pic.twitter.com/fL3pvjadn4
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