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Rangers' Caden Scarborough: Returns to action Friday
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Scarborough (melanoma) tossed 1.2 innings for Texas' Arizona Complex League club Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two batters.
Scarborough didn't have a great pitching line Friday, but his presence on the mound was positive given that he underwent surgery to remove a melanoma in February. The right-hander is one of the Rangers' top pitching prospects. He will likely need some time to build back up, but Scarborough could be bumped up to Double-A at some point this season if he pitches well after returning to a standard workload.
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Rangers' Caden Scarborough: Targeting May return
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Scarborough (melanoma) will likely report to High-A Hub City at the start of May, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.
Scarborough is building up innings in extended spring training after undergoing surgery in February to remove a melanoma. He was comically good in three starts at High-A to close 2025, striking out 19 while issuing two walks over 13 scoreless innings. Scarborough, who turned 21 at the beginning of April, could get a midseason bump to Double-A if he picks up where he left off last year for the Spartanburgers.
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Rangers' Caden Scarborough: Has melanoma removed
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Scarborough underwent surgery earlier in February to remove a melanoma, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Scarborough reported to Rangers camp Thursday after recovering from the procedure, so he is a bit behind schedule. However, the 20-year-old will have a normal buildup from here on out and is expected to begin the minor-league season on time. Scarborough emerged as one of the Rangers' best pitching prospects in 2025, posting a 2.45 ERA and 114:21 K:BB over 88 innings between Single-A Hickory and High-A Hub City.
