Beeks was on the IL since June 10 with what was initially reported as lower-back spasms; the Rangers were preparing to activate him when a flexor tendon strain was discovered. He will undergo surgery, ending his 2026 campaign. He had been 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 29 appearances before going down. There is no timeline for a return — flexor repairs typically require 3-4 months minimum, pointing to a 2027 spring-training return as the optimistic scenario.