Evan Carter

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Carter (back) is available off the bench for Friday's series opener against the Angels, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Carter received a cortisone injection and is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians, and he could rejoin the lineup Friday versus the Angels, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.

Carter's MRI revealed inflammation in his lower back, and he'll get a cortisone shot Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Carter will undergo an MRI on his back Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

The Rangers' Evan Carter, who has been held out of recent games because of soreness in his back, is being "overly cautious" and is scheduled to see a specialist Monday.