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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Back on bench Thursday Duran is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle.

Impact Duran has been picking up starts at a multitude of positions since Corey Seager (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list. Until Thursday, Duran had made five consecutive starts, but he went hitless in the last two games as the designated hitter. Adolis Garcia is in the lineup as the designated hitter, batting cleanup and Josh Smith is starting at shortstop in the two hole.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fourth consecutive start Duran started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to Arizona.

Impact Duran made a fourth consecutive start and sixth over the last seven contests. During that run, he's played left field, second base, shortstop, third base and DH, while going 7-for-20 with four extra-base hits, two walks, five RBI and five runs scored. The opportunities could dry up when Corey Seager (hip) returns.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs third homer Duran went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Duran has hit safely in all five of his games in September, going 7-for-18 (.389) with a homer, five RBI and three doubles in that span. His blast stretched the Rangers' lead to 4-0 in the second inning Sunday. Duran is up to a .256/.295/.336 slash line with three homers, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored, nine doubles and one stolen base over 237 plate appearances this season. Duran has filled a utility role in the infield with the Rangers using a handful of players as replacements for Corey Seager (hip) at shortstop. In September alone, Duran has seen starts at second base, third base, shortstop and in left field.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at shortstop Friday Duran started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Angels.

Impact The Rangers have used a few bodies to cover shortstop since Corey Seager (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Duran, who joined Jonathan Ornelas and Josh Smith as part of the fill-in crew, has hit safely in three consecutive games and is batting .250 (10-for-40) since returning the majors in late July. He was a competent bench bat for the 2023 World Series champions but has been unable to repeat that level of production in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles in three-hit effort Duran went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Yankees.

Impact Duran saw sparse playing time during August after Wyatt Langford and Josh Jung returned from injuries. This was Duran's third multi-hit effort in his last 15 games, a span in which he's gone 8-for-31 (.258). He could be in the mix for playing time at shortstop while Corey Seager (hip) is on the injured list, but Duran could end up on the short side of a platoon there with the left-handed-hitting Josh Smith. For the year, Duran is slashing .255/.293/.321 with two home runs, 16 RBI, 21 runs scored, eight doubles and one stolen base over 225 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench in Langford's return Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Duran had started in each of the last three games, but with Wyatt Langford (back) returning to action as the Rangers' designated hitter following a two-game absence, Duran will retreat to the bench. Now that the Rangers are at full strength in the infield and outfield save for Evan Carter (back) -- who is out for the season -- Duran will likely be relegated to a short-side platoon role.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabbing third straight start Duran will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Duran will get his third consecutive start, with all three coming in the corner outfield. The last two have come in place of Wyatt Langford, who is battling a tight back but doesn't appear at risk of landing on the injured list. Assuming Langford is back in the lineup within the next few days, Duran will fade back into a bench role.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with the Texas Rangers, Ezequiel Duran is ready to be Bruce Bochy's Swiss Army knife Bochy says Duran has the mindset (and the arm) to play anywhere on the field.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Recalled, will start Monday The Rangers recalled Duran from Triple-A Round Rock, and he'll start at designated hitter and bat seventh Monday against the Cardinals.

Impact Duran is back with the big club for the first time in just over a month, joining the Rangers as a replacement on the active roster for Justin Foscue, who was optioned to Round Rock. The 25-year-old slashed an impressive .277/.302/.554 with five home runs and five stolen bases over his 19-game stint in the minors, but Duran likely won't be in store for everyday playing time as he rejoins Texas. Though he's out of the lineup Monday, Josh Jung (wrist) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is expected to take on a regular role beginning with Tuesday's game in St. Louis. Duran is expected to head to the bench to open up a spot in the lineup for Jung, but Duran could still get steady at-bats against left-handed pitching while he's with the Rangers.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Duran is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact After starting 11 consecutive games, Duran will be out of the lineup for a second straight contest Saturday. For the month of June, he's slashing .230/.226/.328 with one home run and seven RBI over 61 at-bats. The lefty-hitting Travis Jankowski will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat eighth against the returning Michael Wacha.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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