EZEQUIEL DURAN NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.

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 • 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 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Cleveland Guardians to open a three-game series

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate Duran entered Sunday's game in the seventh inning after first baseman Jake Burger was removed with a wrist injury. Duran finished out the game at first base and went 0-for-1 with a...

Impact There's no shortage of players on the roster that can play first base, and Duran could be the choice against lefties should Burger miss any time. Against right-handers, manager Bruce Bochy has Josh Smith, Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson that hit from the left side of the plate.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Royals play the Rangers in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Monday

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Rangers 1B Jake Burger heading to Texas for tests on sore left wrist, will miss 2 or 3 games

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy says first baseman Jake Burger is headed home to Texas for tests on his sore left wrist and will miss at least two or three games

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press