Ezequiel Duran: Rangers' New Super Utility Guy

0:00Texas Rangers traded Marcosimian and handed second-base to Josh Smith after his hot spring. That left them hunting for a new super-utility guy since Smith owned that spot for two years and snagged an American league silver slugger last. Season. They tapped as equal Durand for the role, a young prospect with no fixed position, much like Smith back in 2023. Durand beat out challengers like Cameron Colley and Tyler Wade in camp to claim the gig. He knows playing time stays spotty without injuries opening doors, so consistency is key. Early vibes is strong after the road trips first six games. Durand started three, pinch hit once, played second-base twice and third once. He slashed 273 over 273 over 636 with a homer and three runs batted in. That homer Tuesday snapped a brutal drought. His first regular season dinger since September 8th, 2024, after 258. That bats 5th longest in the majors in. Durand's glove works everywhere but catcher.

1:01He's even pitched three and a third shut out innings. If his bat keeps waking up in limited action, Ranger's fans got quite a reason to believe he unlocks his potential this year. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Dallas News today. AI-powered local news.