Jakob Junis
SP

Jakob Junis

Texas Rangers active

Jakob Junis is a SP for the Texas Rangers (MLB). Currently active. Junis, who was bothered by the hip over the last week, was placed on the injured list Saturday, retroactive to July 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob Junis playing this week?
As of July 16, 2026, no injury designation has been reported for Jakob Junis. He is expected to be available this week.
Should I start Jakob Junis in fantasy baseball this week?
PlayCaller's usage signals show Jakob Junis trending significantly above his baseline (anomaly score 90/100), which supports starting him where eligible this week, current injury status permitting.
What is Jakob Junis's injury status?
Jakob Junis's most recent injury report (injury_update): Junis, who was bothered by the hip over the last week, was placed on the injured list Saturday, retroactive to July 1. Current roster designation: active.
How has Jakob Junis been performing recently?
Recent stat lines for Jakob Junis update as games complete during the active season. Check the stats section above for the latest data.
Recent Performance

  Stats update during the season. Get AI-powered recommendations below.

Pitcher Form
Trending well above his recent form
Based on recent starts vs. this pitcher's own trailing baseline.

Jakob Junis has been the surprise arm in the Rangers rotation lately, trending well above what we've seen from him recently. The right-hander appears to have found a groove in Texas, posting results that suggest his stuff is playing at a level ahead of his prior trajectory. If he can sustain this elevated performance, he could develop into a reliable mid-rotation asset for the stretch run.

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