Ezequiel Duran - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sitting in series finale Duran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Duran had started in seven of the Rangers' previous eight games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday for the second time in the series. Despite a slow start to the season, Josh Smith still appears to be viewed as the Rangers' top option at second base, though Duran will likely spell him against most left-handed pitching and should also continue to see semi-regular opportunities versus righties due to his ability to play all over the infield as well as both corner-outfield spots. Duran has been productive when called upon this season, slashing .289/.347/.422 with one home run and three stolen bases over 49 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains productive in loss Duran started at second base and went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Duran notched a run-scoring double in the ninth inning, as the Rangers mounted a comeback that eventually lost steam. It was Duran's sixth start at second base and could be significant, considering the team's primary second baseman, the lefty-hitting Josh Smith, opened the game on the bench against a right-handed starter. Smith's season-opening slump (.177 average, 20 games) leaves his starting spot vulnerable. Duran, who has played multiple positions, is slashing .289/.347/.422 over 17 games played.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kirby deals 5 2/3 innings of 1-run ball, Raley homers as Mariners beat Rangers 7-3

George Kirby threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball and Luke Raley hit his fifth home run of the season as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 to snap a four-game losing s...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes fifth straight start Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Duran gave the Rangers a cushion with a two-run single in the ninth inning. His name popped up in the starting lineup for a fifth consecutive game, this time as a replacement for the resting Corey Seager. His previous starts came at third base for a banged up Josh Jung and in the outfield for the then-injured Wyatt Langford, both of whom are back and played Thursday. The steal was the third in the last four games for Duran, who stole 11 bags in a part-time role last season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

In left field Saturday Duran went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Duran, who replaced Wyatt Langford (quad) in left field Friday, started there Saturday. Langford underwent an MRI on Saturday, which indicated the injury is a mild strain, per Jacob Gurvis of MLB.com. He was considered to be available off the bench, which suggests Duran's stay in left field will be a short one.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Enters for injured teammate Duran entered Friday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers to play left field after Wyatt Langford (quad) was removed and went 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Impact Duran extended a hit streak to three games with a ninth-inning RBI-single. Langford will undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury. If the results of testing leads to Langford missing games or a stint on the IL, either Duran or Sam Haggerty could fill in. Duran had been playing third base in place of banged-up Josh Jung, who returned to duty Friday after a two-game absence.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Utility Man Taking Advantage of Fresh Start Under New Manager Many assumed the book on Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran was written. His new manager wasn’t so sure.

APRIL 9 • SI.COM

Starts at hot corner again Duran went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Duran started at third base for a second straight game, as primary starter Josh Jung (undisclosed) remained out of the lineup. Texas manager Skip Schumaker described Jung as "banged up" but available to play if needed. That suggests Duran's run could end soon.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore allows 1 hit in 5 innings to help Rangers blank the Mariners 3-0

MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Fills in at hot corner Duran started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Seattle.

Impact Duran entered the lineup at the hot corner for Josh Jung, who was "banged up," per Texas manager Skip Schumaker. Duran was already getting opportunities at second base due to Josh Smith's offensive struggles and now could get time at third base, if Jung's injury lingers.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3

The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Homers in win Duran started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Orioles.

Impact Duran put the Rangers up early with a solo shot in the third inning. He filled in for the struggling Josh Jung, who is 0-for-17 to start the season. The versatile Duran has started twice this season -- the other at second base -- and contributed an extra-base hit and RBI in each contest.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers beat Orioles 8-5 after neither deGrom nor Eflin makes it through the 5th

Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

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.

MARCH 30 • 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

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