Donovan McNabb exited Friday night’s game against the Texas Rangers due to an apparent injury, according to multiple reports from the broadcast and team sources. The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning when McNabb, playing shortstop for the visiting team, appeared to twist his ankle while fielding a ground ball hit by Rangers’ rookie infielder Wyatt Langford.
McNabb remained on the dirt for several moments before being assisted off the field by the team’s athletic training staff. He did not return to the game, and the team later confirmed he would undergo further evaluation. The exact nature and severity of the injury have not been officially disclosed as of Saturday morning.
The departure came during a tightly contested matchup that saw the Rangers capture a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning. McNabb had gone 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk prior to his exit, contributing defensively with one assisted play before the injury.
Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of Weekend Series
Team manager Aaron Boone addressed reporters after the game, stating that Donovan was being evaluated for a lower-body issue and that more information would be available following imaging tests. “We’re being cautious,” Boone said. “He felt something in his ankle, and we pulled him out to prevent anything worse.” Boone did not speculate on a potential timeline for return.
McNabb, now in his eighth season with the club, has been a steady presence in the infield, appearing in 112 games last year with a .258 batting average and strong defensive metrics. His availability for the remainder of the series against Texas could impact the team’s defensive alignment and offensive depth.
According to the MLB injury report updated Saturday morning, McNabb is listed as day-to-day with no immediate placement on the injured list. The team has not announced plans to call up a replacement from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as of this reporting.
Rangers Capitalize on Opportunity
The Rangers seized the moment, extending their lead to 5-2 by the end of the sixth inning with a two-run double by Adolis García. Texas went on to win the game 7-4, improving their home record to 18-12 at Globe Life Field this season.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy praised his team’s resilience after the win, noting how they adjusted when the opposing team lost a key player mid-game. “We stayed aggressive,” Bochy said. “When you see a guy travel down, you have to make them pay.”
The loss drops the visiting team to 14-16 on the road this season. They are scheduled to play the final game of the series on Saturday afternoon, with first pitch set for 1:05 p.m. ET.
What Comes Next
The team has not announced whether McNabb will travel with the squad for their upcoming road trip to Baltimore, set to initiate on Monday. Further updates on his condition are expected following a scheduled MRI, though no official timeframe for the scan has been released.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching for any official word on McNabb’s status ahead of the next game. In the meantime, the organization has emphasized a cautious approach to his recovery.
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