Ezequiel Duran Named Texas Rangers 2026 Player of the Year

Ezequiel Duran has been named the Texas Rangers 2026 Player of the Year after leading the team with 4.2 bWAR and earning an AL Gold Glove at the utility position. Duran appeared in 153 games, accumulating 597 plate appearances while playing every position on the field except catcher and pitcher. He finished the 2026 campaign with a .260/.320/.419 slash line, establishing himself as a vital core piece after entering the year with his roster spot in question.