RONALD GUZMÁN NEWS

Starts against southpaw Guzman went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Astros.

Impact The lefty-hitting Guzman got the start at first base against a left-hander, against whom he has a career .568 OPS. After recent moves, the Rangers are giving Guzman a chance to be the primary starter at first base regardless of the opposing pitcher. This isn't the first time Guzman's had a chance, but slumps and a power profile not befitting a corner infielder has sabotaged him. Since his callup from the alternate camp, Guzman is 6-for-11 with a double, triple and home run.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another chance at first Guzman will be the primary starter at first base after the Rangers traded Todd Frazier, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Along with injury-list transactions, the Rangers were active sellers at Monday's trade deadline, so there will be changes when they open a series against the Astros on Tuesday. Guzman, who was called up from the alternate camp last week, is 4-for-7 with a home run in the past two games. This situation could change if Danny Santana (elbow) returns this season, particularly if Guzman is unable to sustain his early success since being called up.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2020 • SCOUT.COM

Two extra-base hits Guzman went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and three runs scored Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Guzman was recalled from the Rangers' alternative site Friday, but got the chance to start at first base Saturday. He took advantage of the opportunity, first smacking a solo home run to lead off the third inning. His next contribution came in the seventh inning, when he dropped a double into left field and later came around to score. The injury to Danny Santana could open playing time for Guzman, though he still isn't likely to get everyday at-bats.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy 4 RBIs for Dodgers in 7-4 win over Rangers and Lynn

The Los Angeles Dodgers can still avoid their first series loss of the season

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers' Leclerc joins sidelined Kluber with shoulder injury

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc is joining starter Corey Kluber on the sideline with the same shoulder injury

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to alternate camp Guzman was optioned to Texas' alternate camp site Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Guzman appeared in just one game during his time with the big club, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and a pair of strikeouts. Greg Bird is set to take his place on the roster.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Saturday Guzman started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Guzman, who lost the first base job in summer camp, made the start Saturday after Isiah Kiner-Falefa came up lame with a hamstring injury. Todd Frazier, who had started at first base in Friday's opener, moved to third base to cover for Kiner-Falefa.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wins backup job at first base Guzman will open the season as the Rangers' backup first baseman, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at third base while Todd Frazier moves over to first base, and Guzman was able to win the backup job over Greg Bird. Guzman had an underwhelming summer camp and had a .722 OPS with 10 home runs in 87 games last season.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Competing for backup job Guzman and Greg Bird are competing for the backup job at first base, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact The pair entered spring training in competition for the starting job, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa's impressive performance at spring and summer training earned him the starting role at third base, pushing Todd Frazier over to first base. Guzman has failed to separate himself during his first two seasons in the majors and had a .219/.308/.414 slash line with 10 homers in 295 plate appearances in 2019.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside track on starting gig Manager Chris Woodward said Kiner-Falefa has the "edge" in the competition for a starting corner-infield spot, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. "He's been our best guy, honestly,"...

Impact Kiner-Falefa's impressive spring has vaulted him ahead of Greg Bird and Ronald Guzman in the battle for a spot in the Rangers' starting infield. Should the 25-year-old lock up his place in the starting lineup, Todd Frazier would shift to first base while Kiner-Falefa steps in at third.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

King Félix opts out of MLB season, Doolittle on fence

Former Cy Young Award winner Félix Hernández has joined the list of major leaguers opting out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

At facility, not cleared Guzman (non-injury) is at the Rangers' facility but is not cleared to play, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Rangers general manager Jon Daniels emphasized that Guzman was allowed to be at the facility and stressed there is a difference between being allowed at the field and being allowed to compete. Guzman is apparently still in the COVID-19 intake process.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen in camp Guzman has not participated in workouts since summer camp opened Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The presumption is that Guzman has not yet completed his COVID-19 intake testing protocols, which is not an uncommon situation across all teams in MLB. The delay puts him slightly behind in the competition for first base. He and Greg Bird were the main candidates for that spot, and neither player separated himself during spring training. Since then, the Rangers have been exploring other options such as moving third baseman Todd Frazer to first or having Nick Solak practice their during summer camp.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Competition resumes Guzman and Greg Bird will resume their competition for the starting first base job in summer camp, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Guzman and Bird were locked in a battle during spring training, but neither player separated himself. Guzman was 7-for-33 (.212) and Bird was 3-for-29 (.103). Additionally, it's not set in stone that the starter will be one of these two guys. The Rangers are kicking around the idea of moving Todd Frazier from third base to first, an option that became more attractive when the team saw the production Isiah Kiner-Falefa (14-for-37, .378, four HR, 11 RBI) put up in 15 games.

JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM