Josh Jung

Jung (neck) went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI single in a rehab appearance with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Jung is trending towards being ready to return for Tuesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, barring any setbacks. The 27-year-old third baseman hit the injured list last weekend with neck spasms.

Smith started the Rangers' big rally in this game with a hard-hit single before they went on to score five runs in the third inning off Rays' starter Zack Littell. Then, he hit a solo home run in the seventh to add valuable insurance. He's been a regular at third base since Josh Jung went on the injured list with a sore neck. He's worth a flier in deep leagues until Jung is back, which will likely be soon.

The Rangers plan to activate third baseman Josh Jung from the 10-day injured list next week, pending his performance in two rehab games this weekend.

The Rangers remain hopeful that Jung will be able to return after a minimum stint on the injured list, and the fact that he continues to perform baseball activities would seemingly bode well for that. The oft-injured 27-year-old slugger is eligible to return from the injured list on Tuesday. Josh Smith will continue to fill in for him at the hot corner until he's ready to return.