Ezequiel Duran is the textbook definition of a super utility player. He has played every position on the diamond except pitcher and catcher this season and has hit in every spot in the lineup for Texas except leadoff. Lately, he has been batting third for the Rangers and is up to a career-high 55 RBIs. Since the All-Star Break, Duran has at least two total bases in 6 of 9 games and looks to be a key part of the Texas lineup going forward. In his career, Duran is surprisingly 10 of 19 (.526) against Mariners starter George Kirby. At +155 odds, I can't resist taking a shot on the utility man to post another fine game on Monday afternoon.
Cauley entered Thursday's game as a pinch runner and stole a base in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners.
Carter went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, a run scored and was hit by a pitch in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.
Eovaldi (elbow) threw in the bullpen Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.
Munoz recorded a save against the Rangers on Thursday, walking two batters in a hitless and scoreless inning of work.
Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.
Gilbert (12-9) earned the win over Texas on Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 11 batters over seven innings.
DeGrom allowed one hit and struck out 12 batters over six innings in a no-decision against Seattle on Thursday.
Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Seattle.
Freeman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle.
