Brandon Nimmo said he expects to play on Friday for the Texas Rangers. But what if he can’t? The 32-year-old right fielder assured reporters after Wednesday’s game that he would be able to play on Friday after he left the game in the fifth inning with what Texas called right hamstring tightness. If there was an opportune time for a minor injury it’s now. Texas is off on Thursday and off again on Monday as part of an eight-day, six-game road trip. There are two built-in days off to manage his workload as Texas plays three games with Detroit and three more with the New York Yankees. Here are some ways the Rangers could handle Nimmo’s injury. How Rangers Can Manage Brandon Nimmo’s Injury Brandon Nimmo is exiting today's Rangers game alongside an athletic trainer. @RangersSNtv | #MLB pic.twitter.com/HXTXZPzhVq — Victory+ (@victoryplustv) April 29, 2026 First Texas will have to decide if he needs an injured list stint or not. From the time of the injury, the Rangers can back-date it three days.…