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flag Texas Rangers rookie Carter Baumler earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after impressing in spring training, with a surprise visit from manager Skip Schumaker.

flag Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Carter Baumler learned he made the Opening Day roster during a surprise mound visit from manager Skip Schumaker in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals on March 23, 2026. flag The 24-year-old right-hander, who had undergone Tommy John surgery and was selected by Pittsburgh in the Rule 5 draft before being traded to Texas, impressed in spring training with one earned run allowed and 10 strikeouts over 9 1/3 innings in eight appearances. flag After being informed of his promotion, Baumler struck out the side in the inning, hugged Schumaker, and celebrated with teammates. flag The moment marked a dream come true for Baumler, who had previously been left off the Orioles’ 40-man roster and never pitched above Double-A before.

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