Ezequiel Duran - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Contributes to win Duran started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Duran entered the starting nine for the first time this season, replacing Josh Smith at second base against Philadelphia lefty Jesus Luzardo. There's been no indication Duran and Smith are in a strict platoon -- Smith started Opening Day against a lefty -- and Sunday's start could merely be manager Skip Schumaker keeping his bench players involved.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers don't want Smith easing up in fight for 2B. He doesn't plan to SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Between 2022-25, Marcus Semien played 596 of 648 games at second base for the Rangers in the regular season, good for 91....

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Rangers sew up deals with all their arbitration-eligibles ARLINGTON -- The Rangers came to terms with all four of their remaining arbitration-eligible players at Thursday’s deadline to exchange sala...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Nets deal for 2026 Duran agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duran played in 90 games for the Rangers last season and had a career-worst .559 OPS, as he went without a home run in 219 plate appearances. The 26-year-old now officially has a contract for 2026 but likely won't have much roster security given that he has a .237/.278/.309 slash line across the past two seasons.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers don't tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz

Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz have all became free agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid

Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing st...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle for second straight game Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After a stretch of five consecutive starts at four different positions, Duran will take a seat for the second day in a row, with both of his absences coming while the Brewers have sent right-handers to the mound. Duran looks like he'll mainly be limited to a short-side platoon role in the Texas infield while the Rangers turn to Josh Smith and Cody Freeman as their preferred double-play tandem against right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for second straight game Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Brown outduels Jacob deGrom as Astros rout Rangers 11-0

Hunter Brown threw six shutout innings to outpitch Jacob deGrom while Christian Walker and Yordan Alvarez each had solo home runs and two RBI as the Houston Astros pulled away late...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to right field Duran started in right field and went 3-for-5 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Duran filled in for the injured Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) in right field. Since Garcia sustained the injury earlier this week, the Rangers have used Alejandro Osuna in right field against right-handers and Duran against a lefty. Duran's moved around the diamond for injured teammates the last few weeks. He's started games at first base, second base, shortstop and now right field.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers outlast AL West-leading Astros 4-3 in 12 innings to move closer to playoff spot

Dustin Harris hit a game-ending double in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 4-3 to close within a half-game of playoff position

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting again Tuesday Duran is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Duran, who started the three previous contests. Cody Freeman is receiving another start at second base while batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Osuna's 2-run single in 10th inning pushes Rangers past Diamondbacks 7-5 for 6th straight win

Alejandro Osuna hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, Jake Burger had a crucial RBI triple in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Arizona Dia...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat Monday Duran is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest in Arizona.

Impact Duran started each of the previous three games and seven of the last nine tilts, but he'll begin Monday's series opener on the bench. Cody Freeman is at second base and batting eighth for the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Duran is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest in Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson and Jung hit HRs, deGrom has 6 Ks as Rangers beat A's 9-6 to sweep series

Joc Pederson homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Jacob deGrom struck out six in five scoreless innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 9-6 on Sunday to sweep the th...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Gaining foothold in lineup Duran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Duran will remain in the lineup for the fourth time in five games and will be occupying the keystone for the second day in a row. With super-utility man Josh Smith likely to see most of his playing time at shortstop moving forward with Corey Seager (appendectomy) potentially lost for the season, Duran could end up emerging as the Rangers' primary option at second base. Duran has been productive at the plate throughout August, slashing .328/.349/.410 with no home runs and three stolen bases through 20 games on the month.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at shortstop Duran started at shortstop and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Duran got the start at short in the first game after Corey Seager underwent appendectomy surgery Thursday. Duran eventually moved to second base in the seventh inning, when Josh Smith moved from first base to short. Duran (against lefties) and Smith (righties) should share the position while Seager is on the mend.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after three straight starts Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Duran will head to the bench for the series opener, but he had started in each of the last three contests and should be in store for an uptick in playing time after Marcus Semien (foot) was deactivated Saturday with a likely season-ending injury. Josh Smith will cover second base Monday, but if the Rangers prefer to use the versatile Smith in the outfield while Evan Carter (wrist) is on the shelf, Duran could have a fairly clear path to making regular starts at the keystone.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up third straight start Duran will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Duran will stay in the lineup for the third game in a row after he drew starts at second base and first base in the first two contests of the series while going 2-for-8 with two doubles and three RBI. With Marcus Semien (foot) landing on the injured list Saturday, Duran could temporarily emerge as the Rangers' primary option at the keystone.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up third straight start Duran will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Duran will stay in the lineup for the third game in a row after after going 2-for-8 with two doubles and three RBI in the first two. With Marcus Semien (foot) landing on the injured list Saturday, Duran could emerge as the Rangers' primary option at the keystone.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Leiter strikes out career-high 10 as Rangers blow out Guardians 10-0

Jack Leiter struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, Adolis García, Josh Jung and Cody Freeman each connected on a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers routed the Cleveland Gua...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Drives in three runs Duran went 1-for-5 with a two-run double and an additional RBI during the Rangers' 10-0 win over the Guardians on Saturday.

Impact Duran played a big factor in Saturday's blowout win, bringing home two on a double in the fourth inning before capping the Rangers' scoring with an RBI groundout in the sixth. Duran has logged at least one hit in each of his last four games, and since Aug. 1 he has gone 16-for-41 (.390) with two steals, four doubles and six RBI.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Duran went 1-for-5 with a two-run double and an additional RBI during the Rangers' 10-0 win over the Guardians on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers put Evan Carter on IL with broken wrist, still unsure of Marcus Semien's status

Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter has been put on the 10-day injured list with what likely will be a season-ending right wrist fracture

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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Rangers don't tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz

Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid

Hunter Brown outduels Jacob deGrom as Astros rout Rangers 11-0

Rangers outlast AL West-leading Astros 4-3 in 12 innings to move closer to playoff spot

Osuna's 2-run single in 10th inning pushes Rangers past Diamondbacks 7-5 for 6th straight win

Pederson and Jung hit HRs, deGrom has 6 Ks as Rangers beat A's 9-6 to sweep series

Jack Leiter strikes out career-high 10 as Rangers blow out Guardians 10-0

Rangers put Evan Carter on IL with broken wrist, still unsure of Marcus Semien's status