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Rangers Reacquire Blaine Crim, Shift Carter Baumler to 60-Day IL
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The Texas Rangers have brought back a familiar organizational piece after claiming first baseman Blaine Crim off waivers from the Colorado Rockies .
Following the move, Texas optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock while transferring right-hander Carter Baumler from the 15-day Injured List to the 60-day IL in order to clear space on the club's 40-man roster.
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Crim's return to the Rangers' organization comes less than a year after Texas designated him for assignment during a roster shuffle tied to last season's trade deadline activity. Colorado later claimed the veteran slugger, though his time with the Rockies proved brief.
The 28-year-old originally entered professional baseball as a late-round selection by Texas in the 2019 MLB Draft and steadily climbed through the organization's farm system.
Known for his offensive production in the minors, Crim eventually earned his first Major League opportunity in 2025, appearing in games for both Texas and Colorado over the course of the season.
Although his Major League sample size remains limited, Crim flashed occasional power at the plate while splitting time between the two clubs. Injuries slowed his momentum entering the 2026 campaign; however, an oblique strain sidelined him early in the year.
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Once healthy, Colorado assigned him to Triple-A before eventually designating him for assignment earlier this week.
Crim now heads back to Round Rock, where he previously established himself as a productive hitter at the Triple-A level. Across several seasons in the Pacific Coast League, he consistently posted strong offensive numbers while showcasing home run power and an ability to get on base.
Still, questions about defensive versatility have followed him throughout his professional career, as he has primarily settled into a first base-only role in recent seasons.
For Texas, the reunion provides additional organizational depth and a controllable option capable of moving between Triple-A and the Major Leagues if injuries arise later in the season. Since Crim still has minor-league options remaining, the Rangers can keep him in Round Rock without exposing him to waivers again.
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Meanwhile, Baumler's transfer to the 60-day injured list signals a longer recovery process for the young right-hander. The former Rule 5 Draft acquisition showed flashes of promise in limited relief appearances earlier this season before landing on the injured list with a right intercostal strain.
Baumler had already encountered setbacks during his rehabilitation process, and the latest move means he will remain sidelined for at least several more weeks.
Because of Rule 5 roster requirements, Texas will eventually need to keep Baumler on the active roster long enough to satisfy league eligibility rules if the organization hopes to retain his rights beyond this season.
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