EZEQUIEL DURAN NEWS

Gets another start at shortstop Duran started at shortstop for a second straight game and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Duran filled in for the injured Corey Seager (hamstring) again. This would normally be a spot for Josh Smith, but was unavailable due to back soreness. Duran is 3-for-9 with a double and two runs scored since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock last week.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at shortstop Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Duran filled in for Corey Seager, who aggravated a hamstring injury Saturday. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that Seager is operating at about 85 percent, per MLB.com. Seager is set to undergo more further evaluation Monday. Should that lead to another stint on the injured list, Duran would be in line for more opportunities.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rangers recall INF/OF Ezequiel Duran Deadspin | Rangers recall INF/OF Ezequiel Duran

MAY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers recall utilityman Ezequiel Duran after OF Kevin Pillar is put on 10-day injured list

The Texas Rangers have recalled utilityman Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Promotion made official The Rangers recalled Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact The Rangers played a man short in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, as they put Kevin Pillar (back) on the injured list prior to the contest but had to wait for Duran to arrive in Boston after traveling. Duran is with the big club now, and he'll serve in a utility role.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion imminent The Rangers are expected to recall Duran from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Texas has already placed Kevin Pillar (back) on the injured list in a corresponding move, but since Duran isn't scheduled to arrive in Boston prior to Wednesday's contest, the Rangers will wait until Thursday to make his promotion official. Duran will offer depth at all four infield spots and both corner-outfield spots and will likely see most of his starts against left-handed pitching. He had been on the fire at the plate since being optioned to Triple-A on April 20, slashing .346/.393/.673 with four home runs and five stolen bases over 13 games.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Rangers optioned Duran to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Texas needed to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for the return of Wyatt Langford (oblique), and Duran was the recipient of a demotion. The 26-year-old has been unable to get going offensively this season, as he's 0-for-14 with four strikeouts so far. The Rangers will look for Duran to get his bat on track with Round Rock.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at first base Duran started at first base and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Duran entered the starting lineup with Jake Burger sitting out due to an illness. Duran has bounced between the majors and minors thus far and is hitless through 14 at-bats.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place LF Wyatt Langford on 10-day injured list with an abdominal muscle strain

The Texas Rangers placed Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal muscle strain

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Rangers recalled Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duran was just optioned Tuesday but is back a day later as Wyatt Langford (oblique) goes on the injured list. He could see some action in the outfield while Langford is shelved.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers 3B Josh Jung activated from injured list after being sidelined with neck spasms

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been activated from the 10-day injured list after being sidelined because of neck spasms

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Duran to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact With Josh Jung (neck) back from the injured list, Duran is the odd man out in the Rangers' infield mix. He failed to record a hit or get on base across his first 12 plate appearances to begin the season. Duran will try to find his swing with more regular playing time in the minors.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at third base Duran started at third base and went 0-for-2 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston.

Impact Duran got the start at third base after the Rangers placed Josh Jung (neck spasms) on the 10-day injured list. The backup might normally be Josh Smith, but he left Saturday's game with a quadriceps injury and did not play Sunday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Langford and García both homer in the 6th to push Rangers past Red Sox 3-2

Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers place 3B Josh Jung on 10-day IL with neck spasms

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with neck spasms before their series finale against the Boston Red Sox and recalled infielder Jonathan O...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Enters at third base Duran entered to play third base after Josh Smith (quadriceps) was removed in the first inning of Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. He went 0-for-4.

Impact Smith had filled in for primary third baseman Josh Jung (neck spasms), who was given the day off. Jung is expected to miss a few days, which could lead to Duran starting at third for Sunday's series finale against Boston and maybe Monday's game in Cincinnati, if Smith's quad injury lingers.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Jung (neck spasms) to miss 'a few days' ARLINGTON -- Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will miss “a few days” with neck spasms, manager Bruce Bochy said ahead of Saturday’s matchup w...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

Left off projected roster Duran is not included on the latest Opening Day roster projection compiled by Kennedi Landry of MLB.com.

Impact Duran's path to a roster spot would be as a utility player and appears to be blocked by Josh Smith and Kevin Pillar. Duran's 2024 struggles at the plate have carried over this spring; he's batting .118 (2-for-17) and is hitless over the last 12 at-bats.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not guaranteed roster spot Manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Duran isn't guaranteed a place on the Rangers' Opening Day roster but is competing for a job, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duran posted a .276/.324/.443 slash line with 14 home runs in 122 games during 2023, but he slipped to a .609 OPS last season and now doesn't have a secure role. The 25-year-old is competing for a utility job, but Josh Smith is poised to be the main reserve infielder while Leody Taveras lines up as the No. 4 outfielder.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

10 things to know about Texas Rangers' Ezequiel Duran, including his versatility Duran, who was acquired by Texas in a trade with the Yankees, has played all over the field during his time with the Rangers as a key utilit...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Reinstated from paternity list The Rangers reinstated Duran from the paternity list Friday.

Impact Duran missed the Rangers' last three games while on paternity leave, but the 25-year-old will be available for the upcoming weekend series against the Angels. For the month of September, Duran has slashed .288/.327/.442 with five doubles, one home run and six RBI across 55 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list The Rangers placed Duran on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact Duran will be allowed to miss up to three games while he spends time with his growing family, and he's expected to take over for Josh Jung (wrist) as the Rangers' primary third baseman once he returns. In the meantime, Dustin Harris and Matt Duffy will come up from Triple-A Round Rock to help replenish Texas' infield depth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Tuesday Duran isn't in Texas' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After going 6-for-13 with an RBI during the Rangers' last series against Seattle, Duran will catch a breather to begin Tuesday's series opener. In his absence, Jonathan Ornelas will start at third base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at third base Duran started at third base and went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Duran got the nod at the hot corner as Josh Jung (wrist/hand) was unavailable for a second consecutive game. Jonathan Ornelas and Duran have filled in for Jung the last two games and could finish out the season in that role. Saturday's loss eliminated the Rangers from the postseason, which could prompt the team to shut down Jung for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Duran is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Duran started the previous three games but will sit Tuesday while in the midst of a 1-for-15 slump. Justin Foscue will bat ninth as the designated hitter versus Toronto righty Chris Bassitt.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE