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Rips fourth homer Ibanez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Ibanez took Jose Suarez yard in the sixth inning for his fourth homer of the year. Three of his home runs have come in the last nine games, and he's seemingly taken over as the team's primary second baseman after the demotion of Nick Solak. Ibanez has struck out at only a 13.5 percent clip across 133 plate appearances this season, though he's still hitting just .230/.286/.385.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heim's second 2-run HR in 10th lifts Rangers over Mariners

Jonah Heim hit his second two-run homer of the game in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumgarner wins pitching duel as D-backs edge Rangers 3-2

Madison Bumgarner pitched four-hit ball over seven innings to win for the first time since May 11 for Arizona

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes fourth straight start Ibanez started at second base and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Ibanez has started at second base for all four games since Nick Solak was sent down to the minors. Texas manager Chris Woodward said over the weekend that he wasn't referring to Ibanez as the team's regular second baseman, but it looks like he's filling that role for the moment.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallo's bat, arm help Rangers edge D-backs 5-4 to end skid

Joey Gallo went deep for the first time since the All-Star break with a towering three-run home run that put the Texas Rangers ahead in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not everyday at 2B yet Texas manager Chris Woodward is holding off on calling Ibanez the team's regular second baseman, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact After the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Ibanez made his second consecutive start at second base Saturday, the first time he's made consecutive starts at the position during his brief MLB career. Woodward indicated Ibanez will get a lot of playing time, but he's not ready to anoint him as the primary second baseman, which is considered the utility player's best position.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second homer Ibanez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's loss to Houston.

Impact In a game during which Texas managed only two hits, Ibanez had a strong day at the plate, reaching base thrice for the second time in his past three contests. The rookie's ninth-inning homer off Ryan Pressly extended his hitting streak to five games and prevented Houston from posting a shutout. During the hitting streak, Ibanez has gone 7-for-13 with a homer, triple, and double.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in four straight Ibanez started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Ibanez, who has hits in four straight games, could be in a position for more starts at second base after the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. The 28-year-old infielder has bounced around the base positions since joining the Rangers, but may now have a home at second base for the immediate future.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits, scores twice Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Ibanez put together his first multi-hit performance since June 26, a span of 15 games and 13 starts. He hit just .174/.191/.239 in that period but showed signs of life at the dish Thursday. He delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning and also led off the eighth frame with a triple before coming around to score. Overall this season, Ibanez is hitting .222/.245/.322 across 94 plate appearances.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haase, Tigers win 7th straight, finish sweep of Rangers

Eric Haase hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to a season-best seven games by topping the slumping Texas Rangers 7-5

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on bench Ibanez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Detroit.

Impact Ibanez will take a seat after he served as the Rangers' designated hitter in Tuesday's 4-1 loss, finishing the day with an RBI double across three at-bats. He appears to be stuck in part-time role, with most of his future starts likely to come against left-handed pitching.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grossman homers, Tigers top punchless Rangers for 5 in row

Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase homered as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a rain-delayed 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia's 2-run single pushes Rangers past Athletics 3-2

Adolis Garcia’s two-run single highlighted Texas’ three-run sixth inning after Oakland’s Cole Irvin took a no-hitter into the inning and Jordan Lyles won his third straight start a...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in at DH Ibanez replaced Willie Calhoun (forearm) during Saturday's game and went 2-for-4 in an 8-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Calhoun started at designated hitter but left after suffering a forearm fracture when he was hit by a pitch. Ibanez, who was called up last week, appeared for the fifth time in six games since joining the Rangers. He's gone 6-for-19 while playing all three base positions and DH. With Calhoun expected to miss significant time, at-bats at DH open up for the right-handed hitting Ibanez and eventually lefty David Dahl (ribs), who's working his way back on rehab assignment.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start at 1B Ibanez started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 13-8 loss to the Atheltics.

Impact Ibanez made his first start at first base, taking over for Nate Lowe against a left-hander. The Rangers are in full-on evaluation mode, so Ibanez could see regular at-bats in the short term, which could turn into the long term if he hits. Ibanez belted a three-run home run Monday, the first day of his callup. Prior to Tuesday, he had played third base second base.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in lineup Tuesday Ibanez is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Oakland, batting fifth and playing first base.

Impact Ibanez was recalled Monday and immediately made an impact, taking Frankie Montas deep for a three-run homer in the first inning. He'll remain in the starting nine Tuesday, this time taking over for Nate Lowe at first base with the Athletics sending southpaw Cole Irvin to the mound.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hammers first career homer Ibanez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 8-3 win over Oakland.

Impact Ibanez was recalled for Monday's game and made his first MLB appearance since May 18. He wasted no time making an impact, launching a three-run blast off Frankie Montas in the first inning. The 28-year-old rookie is 4-for-25 with five RBI to start his big-league career.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Texas Ibanez was recalled by the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Ibanez spent a month with Triple-A Round Rock, and he slashed .352/.410/.648 with six home runs, 25 RBI and 20 runs in 27 games. He could serve mainly as a depth option for the Rangers going forward, but he'll start at second base and bat sixth Monday against Oakland.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE