Scoop up Josh Jung while you can on fantasy baseball rosters
Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers has shown strong performance in April 2026, raising his fantasy baseball value after a slow start in March. Despite past injury issues and an underwhelming 2025 season, Jung's recent numbers suggest a potential breakout. Fantasy managers are now reconsidering him as a valuable addition to their rosters.
- ▪Josh Jung was the eighth overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft and entered the league with significant hype.
- ▪He was an All-Star in 2023, finishing fourth in Rookie of the Year voting while helping the Texas Rangers win the World Series.
- ▪Jung missed time in 2023 and 2024 due to fractures in his left thumb and wrist, respectively.
- ▪He had a disappointing 2025 season, posting a .251 average, 14 home runs, and a .684 OPS in 131 games.
- ▪Jung started 2026 poorly, going hitless with seven strikeouts in four March games, but rebounded strongly in April.
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roto rage Jarad Wilk Scoop up Josh Jung while you can on fantasy baseball rosters By Jarad Wilk Published May 2, 2026, 3:26 p.m. ET Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers reacts after hitting an RBI single against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Though April was a full-blown heater for the Rangers’ Josh Jung, with his numbers and underlying metrics screaming “Add Me,” the fantasy world remained skeptical — ignoring him like he was an email from a Nigerian prince.
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