EZEQUIEL DURAN NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact After starting in 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 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Duran had been included in the lineup in each of Texas' last six games, drawing three starts at first base, two at designated hitter and one at second base over that stretch while going 4-for-20 with an RBI and a run. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Travis Jankowski on Wednesday, but Duran should have a path to steady playing time until the Rangers bring back one of Josh Jung (wrist) or Evan Carter (back) from the injured list.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Getting fourth straight start Duran will start at first base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Duran will stay in the lineup for a fourth straight game, with two starts coming against left-handed pitchers and two coming versus righties. While Evan Carter (back) is on the injured list, Duran looks to be a priority for the final spot in the Texas lineup over the likes of Robbie Grossman and Travis Jankowski.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Duran is on the bench for the third time in four games and looks set to fill more of a part-time role moving forward now that Evan Carter is healthy again after a back injury recently kept him out of the lineup for more than a week. The Rangers still have an opening in the lineup at designated hitter while Wyatt Langford (hamstring) is on the shelf, but manager Bruce Bochy appears content to rotate a number of different players at that spot.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for fourth straight game Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After seeing his streak of six consecutive starts come to an end Saturday, Duran has now found himself on the bench for four straight contests. Duran's path to meaningful playing time appears to have come to a close with Josh Smith solidifying himself as Josh Jung's (wrist) primary replacement at third base and with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe having made his return from the injured list over the weekend.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at first base Duran started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Oakland.

Impact Duran got the start at first after a report earlier in the day indicated the Rangers' preference is to have Duran and Jared Walsh platoon at first base while Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) is on the injured list to start the season. If the Rangers are floating that, it could mean Duran would not be needed to cover shortstop for Corey Seager (groin), who has started swinging a bat and has not been ruled out for Opening Day.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

What Is Ezequiel Duran's Place With Texas Rangers? Everywhere. The Texas Rangers appreciate utility player Ezequiel Duran’s versatility. So his spot on the roster remains everywhere.

FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'He's a gifted player': Duran aiming to take leap in 2024 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Ezequiel Duran is a Spring Training legend of sorts. Over 54 games in his career with the Rangers (2022-23) and Yankees (...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Joins roster for World Series The Rangers added Duran to their World Series roster Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duran will be added to the roster as a replacement for Adolis Garcia, who suffered an oblique injury on a swing during Game 3. Duran slashed .276/.324/.443 across 439 plate appearances during the regular season, but he has yet to register a plate appearance in the postseason and will likely be used off the bench during the final games of the Fall Classic.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE