The Texas Rangers have placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list due to neck spasms, retroactive to March 29, which means he is eligible for activation on April 7. Despite a frustrating start after a prior injury last season, team officials believe Jung's condition is not serious, as he was viewed as day-to-day recently. The move was made to ensure infield coverage after utility player Smith also suffered an injury. Infielder Jonathan Ornelas was recalled despite limited offensive experience but brings strong defensive skills to the team.
"This year, he won't even make it to April without being placed on the shelf."
"Manager Bruce Bochy indicated to reporters that he expects that Jung will require only a minimum stay on the injured list."
"The decision to place Jung on the shelf seems to stem not from Jung's own injury but rather an issue utility man is suffering from."
"Ornelas offers little offensive upside, but is a strong defender all around the infield with the speed to steal 15 bases in a season."
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