Rangers receive bad news after Josh Smith's alarming hospital scare
Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been hospitalized with viral meningitis, complicating the team's roster situation. Smith's diagnosis follows a recent injury and has led to uncertainty about his return to play. The Rangers are prioritizing his health as he remains in a Dallas-area hospital for recovery.
- ▪Josh Smith is hospitalized with viral meningitis, impacting the Texas Rangers' roster.
- ▪He was diagnosed with Aseptic meningitis after feeling ill and will remain hospitalized for 7 to 10 days.
- ▪Rangers president Chris Young emphasized the team's focus on Smith's health during this unexpected situation.
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