Rangers catcher Jonah Heim could return to action as soon as Thursday, one day after leaving Texas' game against the New York Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury. Manager Bruce Bochy said Heim suffered a compressed nerve in his throwing hand on Wednesday when he singled for the Rangers' first hit in the top of the second on a chilly night at Yankee Stadium.

Josh Jung and the Texas Rangers take the field on Thursday at Yankee Stadium against Carlos Rodon, who is projected to start for the New York Yankees. First pitch is at 12:35 p.m. ET for the second game of a three-game series.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on May 21, 2025 on ESPN.

If the game ends up postponed, it could create a real scheduling bind for the teams as this is the Rangers’ only scheduled trip to Yankee Stadium. The obvious choice for rescheduling would be Sept. 11, an off day for the Rangers ahead of a series at the New York Mets, but the Yankees are scheduled to play that day against Detroit.

Preview the May 21 matchup between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim exited Wednesday's game against the host New York Yankees in the second inning due to a compressed nerve in his right hand and was sent for further evaluation.

Former Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira joined The Dallas Morning News ’ new SportsDay Rangers podcast with longtime beat reporter Evan Grant and Rangers senior advisor and team historian John Blake. They discussed Texeira’s memories with the Rangers, his relationship with Michael Young and more.

A strong bat and gifted defender who can play anywhere — including third base — and who won a Silver Slugger as utilityman last season sure would be useful to the Yankees right now.