Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson makes a mark in the batters box as he step sup to bat during the first inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Luke Jackson exited Monday’s 2-1 win vs. the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field after his throwing hand was hit by a comebacker in the top of the ninth inning.

Texas Rangers third base Josh Jung hugs first baseman Jake Burger after a victory over the Colorado Rockies in baseball game at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon hit a first-pitch curveball 111.2 mph up the middle and off Jackson’s hand. The 33-year-old closer attempted to field the ball, which ricocheted off of him and toward second baseman Marcus Semien, then immediately exited the game with Rangers’ athletic trainer Matt Lucero.

Texas Rangers pitcher Robert Garcia delivers during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Jackson’s X-rays were negative, according to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, though he could still potentially need a stint on the injured list. Jackson’s hand was swollen and bruised on the top in the clubhouse postgame.

The glove and hat of Texas Rangers third base Josh Jung are seen in the dugout during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

“It swelled up pretty good,” Bochy said. “Tomorrow, we’ll see how it responds. That thing blew up right away. We do have some concern, could be an IL, we don’t know, we’ll know more tomorrow.”

Texas Rangers pitcher Luke Jackson heads for the clubouse after being injured during the ninth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Jackson has a 5.54 ERA with eight saves this season. Rangers right-hander Jacob Webb entered the game for the injured reliever and closed out the win.

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford celebrates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

The Rangers lost right-handed pitcher Jon Gray to a fractured wrist during spring training on a similar play. Gray, who has not yet thrown this season, was diagnosed with a broken bone almost immediately though.

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford celebrates with Ezequiel Duran (20) after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

“It just sucks honestly,” Rangers starter Tyler Mahle said. “Of any place it could’ve been, throwing hand, it’s brutal. Part of it is what we do, we’re out there pitching. Sixty feet away, it’s not that far, especially when those guys can hit it as hard as they can.”

Texas Rangers pitchers celebrate in the bullpen as a two-run home run by outfielder Wyatt Langford hits gets over Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (9) during the sixth inning of baseball game at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Dirt covers the jersey of Texas Rangers third base Josh Jung during the third inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger cant make a diving play on an RBI single off the bat of Colorado Rockies designated hitter Nick Martini during the second inning of baseball game at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers pitcher Luke Jackson heads for the clubouse after being injured during the ninth inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (left) and shortstop Ezequiel Duran take the field for a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (second from left) stands for the national anthem with pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (left), outfielder Wyatt Langford and pitcher Jacob deGrom (right) before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Mahle delivers during the first inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Fans sit in the sunshine during the first inning of baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter steals second base as Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander delivers during the first inning of baseball game at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is safe at second base with a stolen base ahead of the tag from Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador during the first inning of baseball game at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Umpire Adam Hamari shields his eyes from the sun as Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger covers the bag during the second inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (right) watches from the dugout with pitchers Cody Bradford (61), pitcher Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker (80) during the second inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field on Monday, May 12, 2025.