Duffy, 33, elected free agency after being told he wouldn’t make the opening day roster.
Texas Rangers infielder Matt Duffy participates in a fielding drill during a spring training workout at the team's training facility on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz.
National insider Jon Heyman first reported that Duffy, 33, had elected free agency after being told he wouldn’t make the opening day roster. Two people familiar with the Rangers roster process confirmed that Duffy had exercised his right to explore other options.and Josh Smith. The duo works well as a platoon with Duran hitting from the right side and Smith from the left. Smith did have to earn his way back on to the roster, but posted a .468 OBP in spring with an .892 OPS.
Manager Bruce Bochy said he would probably try to play Seager and Jung in the field two out of every three days in the early stretch of the season which includes 13 straight games on artificial surfaces and a stretch of 17 consecutive games without an off day., Rangers beat writer/insider. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors.
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