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Texas Rangers: 5 injury replacements who could fill in for Josh Jung

By Seth Carlson

AMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 25: Infielder Josh Jung #18 of the Frisco RoughRiders hits a home run during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
AMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 25: Infielder Josh Jung #18 of the Frisco RoughRiders hits a home run during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
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Jul 9, 2020; Arlington, Texas, United States; Texas Rangers third baseman Sherten Apostel (82) fields a ground ball during an intersquad game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2020; Arlington, Texas, United States; Texas Rangers third baseman Sherten Apostel (82) fields a ground ball during an intersquad game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas Rangers: 5 Josh Jung injury replacements

4. Sherten Apostel

Much like Davis Wendzel, Sherten Apostel is a promising prospect blocked by organizational depth at the infield positions. Apostel does have a cup of coffee with the Texas Rangers, though, which came during the shortened 2020 season. He hasn’t been back since, however.

Originally a third baseman, Apostel’s big frame has necessitated a move to first base, though he can still play third base given his athleticism. The organization has even tried him as a pitcher since his bat, while powerful, has yet to really come around as much as the Rangers would like. Still, he remains in the mix.

Apostel shouldn’t be viewed as a favorite in this situation by any stretch, but his experience playing third base and his previous big league stint should at least give him a shot to win a roster spot with Josh Jung’s injury.

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