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0-fer in MLB debut Duran started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. He also had a fielding error.

Impact Duran made his major-league debut after the Rangers placed Josh Smith (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list. He's never played above Double-A prior to Saturday, which can be read as an indictment of the Rangers' current situation at the hot corner. Neither Charlie Culberson nor Andy Ibanez has done enough to earn an everyday job, so the organization is digging into its depth in the minors.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers bring up Duran for MLB debut after Smith's big start

The Texas Rangers have called up infielder Ezequiel Duran for his major league debut after he had never played above the Double-A level

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Making big-league debut Saturday Duran will be called up from Double-A Frisco to start at third base Saturday against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Josh Smith, who was acquired along with Duran from the Yankees in the Joey Gallo trade, is dealing with a shoulder injury, and Duran was already on the 40-man roster. While he has never played at Triple-A, Duran was slashing .317/.365/.574 with seven home runs, seven steals and an 18.0 K% in 200 plate appearances at Double-A. The 23-year-old played shortstop, second base and third base this season for Frisco.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scorching at Frisco Duran went 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored for Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact After collecting four hits in his first four at-bats, Duran showed a good approach over this final two plate appearances, working a work and a run-producing sacrifice fly. Those final two plate appearances are what stood out to Frisco manager Jared Goedert, Tyler Maun of MLB.com reports. "I would say that's a definite sign of maturity, of that maturity coming, because that is tough for hitters," the manager said. "I was pretty impressed with him on that." The second-base prospect has turned it on during the month of May. Over the last 12 games, he's 21-for-49 (.429) with seven doubles, four homers, one triple and 15 RBI. Duran was one of the prizes coming over from the Yankees in the Joey Gallo deal, but he struggled with the new organization in 2021. It looks like he struggles no longer.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Ezequiel Duran Doubles Again at Double A Frisco One of the key pieces of the Joey Gallo trade went 2-for-3 as the Roughriders won for the second straight game

APRIL 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Beginning season at Double-A Duran was optioned to Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Duran had his contract selected by the Rangers in November and was with the big-league club to open spring training, but he never had a realistic chance to make the Opening Day roster given he spent the 2021 campaign at the High-A level. He was acquired from the Yankees last season and hit .267/.342/.486 with 19 home runs, 79 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 105 games.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Duran's contract was selected by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Duran posted a .907 OPS in 67 games at the High-A level in the Yankees' system to start the year, but that number dropped to .695 in 38 games following a trade to Texas. While he has plenty of work to do before pushing for a big-league debut, the Rangers still elected to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE