Texas manager Bruce Bochy said the outfielder is expected to be activated for Saturday’s game against Cleveland.

In the end, it had to be that way. Adrián Beltré, with one knee on the ground, swinging away at what likely became a home run.

The Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers are both playing home games this evening, with kickoff and first pitch set less than five minutes apart - putting tens of thousands of fans on the road at the same time.

Long before the black cloth was pulled back to reveal the 1,200-pound bronze statue of Adrián Beltré outside Globe Life Field on Friday, there were two aspects that were not shrouded in mystery: The only rightful pose was of Beltré swinging from one knee.

The past few years have been a whirlwind for Adrian Beltré. Since his retirement, Beltré has had his No. 29 retired in the rafters at Globe Life Field. He’s been inducted into both the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltré now has a statue in Arlington to go with his bust in Cooperstown.

The Texas Rangers will unveil a bronze statue of Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre on Friday at Globe Life Field, cementing his legacy as one of the franchise’s most iconic players. Hundreds of fans are expected to gather for the ceremony, which celebrates Beltre’s eight standout seasons in Arlington and his lasting impact on North Texas sports culture.

The Cleveland Guardians were in control during their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night. They took an earlier lead against Nathan Eovaldi, one of the best pitchers in baseball, and Slade Cecconi, looking solid after a couple of rough outings.

Adrian Beltré joins Nolan Ryan, Ivan Rodriguez, and the late Tom Vandergriff with statues outside of Globe Life Field.