EZEQUIEL DURAN NEWS

Takes seat Friday Duran is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Brewers.

Impact Mitch Garver will fill the DH role and Josh Smith will cover first base as the Rangers take on right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Duran, a right-handed hitter, has done most of his damage against lefties this season.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting out of slump Duran went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Impact Duran beat out an infield groundball to short, which enabled J.P. Martinez to score the tying run with two outs in the ninth inning. It was the second straight multi-hit effort for Duran, who is fighting out of a slump. The outfielder/infielder had hit .156 (10-for-64) over 21 games before going 6-for-11 during the three-game series against San Francisco.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer shy of cycle Duran went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Duran also had a sacrifice fly in the contest, but he came up a homer shy of the cycle. He was in the lineup at designated hitter for a second straight game after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Wednesday. Duran should maintain a near-everyday role at least until Jonah Heim (wrist) returns to action, which could push Mitch Garver into the DH spot more frequently. Duran is slashing .282/.328/.483 with 14 home runs, six stolen bases, 42 RBI, 44 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples over 93 contests.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH Friday Duran started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Duran was hit on the hand during Wednesday's game but stayed in the contest after being attended to by trainers. That he was able to go Friday indicates no lingering effects.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit on hand, stays in game Duran was hit by a pitch on his left hand Wednesday and stayed in the game after being attended to by trainers, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. He went 0-for-1 with...

Impact The Rangers are off Thursday, and Duran is presumed to be available Friday when Texas resumes its road trip in San Francisco. He's slashing .156/.260/.266 since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at hot corner Duran started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 5-3 win over Oakland.

Impact Duran filled in at third base in the first game following Josh Jung's thumb injury. It was announced Monday that Jung will miss at least six weeks, and Duran is expected to be part of the fill-in solution along Josh Smith. Duran's .514 OPS in 19 games since the All-Star break, however, stands in stark contrast to a productive first half when he posted an .870 OPS with 12 home runs and 35 RBI in 70 games.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench Duran went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Marlins.

Impact Duran entered the game after Josh Jung was lifted with a broken thumb. It's been a rough stretch since the All-Star break for Duran, who has gone 9-for-56 (.161) with a 7:20 BB:K and just four RBI in 18 games. With Jung likely out a minimum of four weeks, Duran and Josh Smith will have a chance to compete for playing time at third base, allowing Robbie Grossman to settle in at designated hitter. Duran's .281/.326/.482 slash line is better than Smith's .214/.344/.349 mark for the year, but neither has been particularly effective lately. Duran has added 14 homers, 39 RBI, 44 runs scored and six stolen bases through 325 plate appearances, though he'd likely be on the short side of a platoon if one emerges.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Duran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Duran has now hit the bench three times in five games and may be losing hold of a regular spot in the lineup while he's mustered an underwhelming .145/.230/.218 slash line in 17 games since the All-Star break. Robbie Grossman will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter for a third game in a row and could end up serving as the primary replacement for Duran if the latter fails to show much improvement at the plate in the next handful of contests.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Thursday Duran remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the White Sox.

Impact Duran sat Wednesday in favor of Mitch Garver getting a turn at designated hitter, and it'll be Corey Seager filling the DH role for the Rangers in Thursday's matinee. Josh Smith is playing shortstop. Seager's swift return from a thumb sprain could continue to muddy Duran's path toward regular playing time.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Duran is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Duran takes a seat after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Tuesday night against Chicago. Travis Jankowski, Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia will start across the outfield for the Rangers on Wednesday, with Mitch Garver filling the designated hitter role. Sam Huff is catching.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base twice, steals bag Duran went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to San Diego.

Impact Duran was back in the lineup at shortstop after receiving a one-day respite. He stole his sixth base and came into score on a throwing error. Duran's production has dropped off since coming back from the break, posting a .167 average (7-for-42) with three RBI over the last 12 games.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Duran isn't in the Rangers' lineup Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Duran is slashing just .154/.250/.256 across 44 plate appearances since the All-Star break, so he'll take Saturday off to regroup. Josh Smith will start at shortstop in Duran's place and bat ninth.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting second Wednesday Duran is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

Impact Travis Jankowski hit second in the first four games without Corey Seager (thumb) against right-handers, but with lefty Framber Valdez toeing the rubber Wednesday, it's Duran elevated to the two hole. It's the first time since June 14 that he's batted higher than sixth.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Filling in at shortstop Duran started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Duran made a second consecutive start at short and 28th of the season, as Corey Seager (thumb) is on the injured list. Duran has been chilly since coming back from the All-Star break. He entered Sunday 2-for-18 with nine strikeouts over six games.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Wednesday Duran is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Rays.

Impact Duran will get a breather after he went 1-for-6 with a two-run homer, a walk and three strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Robbie Grossman will draw the start at designated hitter and bat eighth in the series finale with Tampa Bay.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts big two-run homer Duran went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Monday in a 3-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Shane McClanahan dominated Texas for five innings before Duran provided a key turning point with his game-tying two-run shot off the Tampa Bay ace in the sixth. It was the emerging slugger's first hit since the All-Star break -- he had gone 0-for-7 with four strikeouts prior to that point. Duran is enjoying a very strong campaign overall, however, slashing .301/.336/.523 with 13 homers, 37 RBI, 38 runs and four steals over 73 contests.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duran Learning Ropes at DH With Rangers Ezequiel Duran should be in the field on Monday for the Texas Rangers, but his batting average while at DH is of some concern.

JULY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not starting Saturday Duran will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Duran closed the first half with four straight starts and started Friday's game as well, but he'll hit the bench Saturday with Mitch Garver taking over as the designated hitter. Duran should continue featuring regularly going forward, as he's broken out to the tune of a .303/.338/.518 slash line this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact With just one hit and nine strikeouts in 17 at-bats over his last four starts, Duran will sit for the second time in three games to open up a spot in the outfield for Robbie Grossman. Duran is still upholding a strong .876 OPS on the season, so he shouldn't be on the outs yet for a near-everyday role, despite his recent slump.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Duran appears to be receiving some routine maintenance for the matinee game after he started in left field or at designated hitter in each of Texas' last 15 contests. With Duran moving to the bench, the Rangers will have a spot open in the lineup at designated hitter for Josh Smith.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in third straight Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-5 loss against Detroit.

Impact Duran continued his recent surge at the plate Thursday, launching his 12th home run of the season in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at 2-2 before adding a single in the ninth. It marked the 24-year-old's fifth consecutive multi-hit game and his third straight game with a home run. He's now hitting a very robust .367 in June to go along with five homers, 11 RBI and 16 runs scored.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot Wednesday Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Tigers.

Impact Duran has multiple hits in four straight contests and eight of his last 10 starts. He's hit a home run in back-to-back games against the Tigers and collected eight extra-base hits, five RBI and eight runs during his 10-game hot streak. While he's been on another level recently, Duran has been a steady contributor all season for the Rangers, slashing .322/.364/.555 with 11 home runs, 33 RBI and 33 runs scored across 61 games (225 plate appearances). The 24-year-old can play infield or outfield, but he appears to have solidified himself as Texas' primary left fielder moving forward.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scorching in June Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Duran launched his 10th homer of the season as part of Texas' five-run eighth inning. He's hit safely in eight of 10 games with multiple hits in seven of them. During that stretch, Duran is batting .425/.439/.725 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs, three RBI, a stolen base and seven runs scored. The 24-year-old infielder/outfielder has a firm grasp on the left field job, a role that had been filled by a rotation of players when the season started.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duran's solo homer in long at-bat sparks five-run eighth as Rangers beat Tigers 8-3

Ezequiel Duran’s solo home run into the second deck in left sparked a five-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Tuesday night

JUNE 28, 2023 • Associated Press