Outlook Ezequiel Duran
Ezequiel Duran's multi-positional eligibility and hot bat make him a strong fantasy asset.
Ezequiel Duran has been scorching hot for the second-place Rangers (33-34), batting .333 over his last 14 days and earning Rangers Player of the Month honors for May. Despite a brief bout of illness in late May, Duran has solidified his everyday role as the primary shortstop on the depth chart. His strong performance has seen his fantasy ownership surge to over 64% as he continues to provide consistent contact.
While Duran's current .297 season average is a massive step forward from his career .247 mark, his .352 on-base percentage suggests some regression may lie ahead. Our models projected a .241 average with moderate power, meaning his current run-producing pace (36 RBIs in 59 games) is likely to slow down. However, his locked-in starting role and multi-position versatility keep his rest-of-season floor relatively high.
With the week already underway, the Rangers face a challenging slate of remaining matchups on the road. Duran will match up against Michael Wacha of the Royals tonight before heading to Boston to face Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, and Connelly Early, all of whom sport ERAs under 3.50. Despite the tough pitching matchups, Duran's hot hand and daily playing time make him a viable middle-infield option. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Jacob Wilson
Jacob Wilson remains sidelined on the injured list with a shoulder injury, leaving fantasy managers waiting for his return.
Jacob Wilson remains sidelined for the third-place Athletics as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury that has kept him out since mid-May. He has not played any games over the last 30 days, leaving a significant void in the infield for an Athletics team battling to stay relevant in the competitive AL West division.
Prior to landing on the injured list, Wilson was putting together another strong offensive campaign, batting .292 with three home runs and 19 RBI through 39 games. Our models remain highly optimistic about his long-term outlook, projecting a strong .288 batting average and a solid .333 on-base percentage over a full season's workload.
Wilson is projected for zero games this week as he continues his rehabilitation, and there is still no definitive timeline for his activation. With his current status listed as out, he should be firmly planted on your bench as a Sit for the upcoming weekly matchups, though he remains a strong hold on injured reserves.
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