T he Texas Rangers will begin the season without starting pitcher Jon Gray after he sustained a fractured right wrist during his appearance on Friday. Gray, who was struck on his

After starter Jon Gray was hit by a line drive in the third inning, preliminary x-rays showed a fracture of the right wrist, manager Bruce Bochy said after the Rangers’ 5-0 win over Colorado. The Rangers will have Gray further examined, but it appears certain he will open the season on the IL and be there for a prolonged period of time.

For most of Spring Training, the Rangers pitching staff had avoided any significant injuries. The last week has more than made up for it.