Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is diagnosed with viral meningitis and is expected to be hospitalized for at least one week, the team says. Multiple outlets report the announcement comes from the Rangers and that Smith’s hospitalization is expected to continue for at least seven days. The reports describe the condition as viral meningitis, not bacterial meningitis. No additional medical details, symptoms, or further timelines beyond the one-week minimum are provided in the available summaries. The team’s statements indicate Smith will remain under hospital care as he recovers. The information is presented as an official team update, with both sources aligning on the diagnosis and the expected duration of hospitalization.