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Craig Gentry | Outfielder

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (29) / 11/29/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Craig Gentry hit his first home run and drove in three runs in the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Red Sox on Saturday.
Gentry hit a two-run homer and also singled in a run in the game. The 29-year-old needs to step up his game, as playing time in the Rangers' outfield could be at a premium soon with Leonys Martin heating up in recent weeks. May 4 - 11:37 PM

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Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry had a nice night at the dish on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a two-run triple as the Rangers topped the Mariners 7-0.

With Leonys Martin struggling, Gentry is doing his best to make a case for increased playing time. He's now hitting .269/.367/.538 with two RBI and three stolen bases in 26 at-bats on the year. Should he work his way into an everyday role there, his speed would make him a very nice asset in most fantasy formats.
Apr 19 - 11:33 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry will start in center field Tuesday against the Astros.

Leonys Martin started in center field against Bud Norris on Sunday, but Gentry will get the call Tuesday with Lucas Harrell on the mound for Houston. It looks like Rangers manager Ron Washington will go with a platoon for now, but Martin should still get enough at-bats to have value in deeper mixed leagues.
Related: Leonys Martin
Source: Richard Durrett on Twitter
Apr 2 - 1:13 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Cubs.

Gentry started in center field and is hitting .286 this spring with five stolen bases. He's locked in a heated battle with Leonys Martin for the starting gig in Texas, and both players would be interesting fantasy options if they won the job. Gentry's primary asset is speed, as demonstrated by Saturday's sixth inning triple. Monitor the Rangers center field situation closely over the next two weeks.
Related: Leonys Martin
Mar 16 - 6:42 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers are "getting calls" on Craig Gentry, "but not from the Yankees."

The Rangers have reportedly been scouting Joba Chamberlain, and it's been speculated that Gentry could be part of a deal, but evidently that won't happen. Gentry is currently slated to serve on the short side of a platoon in center field with Leonys Martin.
Related: Yankees
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Mar 14 - 6:44 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry has been scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League game with a stomach illness.

It's not anything to worry about. Gentry should return to the Rangers' lineup later this week.
Source: Evan Grant on Twitter
Mar 12 - 2:55 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry stole his fifth base of spring and scored two runs in the Rangers 5-2 win over the Padres Saturday.

The 29-year-old outfielder has some wheels, as he stole 18 bases in 2011 and 13 in 2012 in limited opportunities. If he earns the bulk of the playing time in center field -- he's currently battling with Leonys Martin for the starting role -- he could be a useful source of stolen bases in 2013.
Mar 9 - 6:36 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry (hamstring) could return to game action as soon as Friday.

Gentry has been out the last few days with left hamstring tightness. He's competing with Leonys Martin for the center field job.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 1 - 10:14 AM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry was scratched from the Rangers' lineup Wednesday with tightness in his left hamstring.

It's not anything to worry about. Gentry was removed as a precautionary measure and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis going forward.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Feb 27 - 11:11 AM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry provided a huge lift to the Rangers offense on Friday, delivering a pinch-hit, three-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Athletics.

He's been losing out on playing time recently with David Murphy and Leonys Martin playing so well, but he still fills a valuable role on the Rangers bench. He's now hitting .356 with 18 RBI and nine stolen bases in just 118 at-bats on the year.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 01:07:00 AM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry (ankle) entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning.

It was his first action since leaving Saturday's game with a right ankle sprain. He remains day-to-day.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 03:15:00 AM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry left Saturday's game prior to the fourth inning with a right ankle sprain.

Gentry twisted his right ankle Friday night and maybe shouldn't have been on the field in a position to aggravate it the next day. Either way, expect Gentry to miss a game or two if the injury is minor. If the sprain proves to be severe, he may need a stint on the disabled list.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 04:29:00 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry singled home the lone run in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Gentry got Wade Miley for the game-winning hit in the eighth. The RBI was just Gentry's 15th of the season, though he's now hitting an exceptional .340/.411/.440 in a part-time role. He's a perfectly fine option in deeper AL-only leagues.
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 11:07:00 PM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Craig Gentry went 5-for-5 with a double and two RBI against the Giants on Friday night.

A career game for Gentry, who had never had more than three hits previously. He's now hitting .341 in 88 at-bats for the season, which could earn him more playing time in center if the Rangers choose to slide Josh Hamilton to left field more frequently. That was the plan going into the season.
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 02:12:00 AM
Craig Gentry - OF - Rangers

Down 10-0 in the eighth inning on Monday, Craig Gentry took the mound and proceeded to give up two runs on three hits and a walk in one inning of work.

Rangers manager Ron Washington turned to the reserve outfielder to limit the burden on his bullpen. If we see another pitch from Gentry this season, it certainly won't be with the game on the line.
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 03:32:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Pierzynski
2Geovany Soto
3Robinson Chirinos
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Josh Lindblom
8Colby Lewis
9Neftali Feliz
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Neal Cotts
8Ross Wolf
9Joseph Ortiz
10Kyle McClellan