Outlook Ezequiel Duran
Ezequiel Duran's hot bat and versatile role make him a strong weekly play as Texas chases the division lead.
Duran is swinging a hot bat, hitting .288 with 20 RBI over his last 30 games for the second-place Rangers, who sit just one game back in the AL West. With Corey Seager currently questionable and Josh Smith on the injured list, Duran is locked in as the everyday second baseman while providing vital lineup flexibility.
While his current .286 average on the year is a substantial step up from his .224 mark in 2025, our models project him to settle closer to a .241 average with eight home runs rest-of-season. His recent run-producing surge is bound to slow down, but his secure playing time makes him a highly sustainable fantasy asset.
Texas plays six home games this week, featuring matchups against Minnesota and San Diego. Duran faces a mixed bag of pitchers, including a tough test against Joe Ryan (3.17 ERA) but also highly exploitable spots against Zebby Matthews (5.20 ERA) and Lucas Giolito (4.35 ERA). Weekly Verdict: Start.
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Outlook Jacob Wilson
Playing Time Concerns Cloud Jacob Wilson's Fantasy Appeal
Jacob Wilson has been incredibly quiet lately, appearing in just two games over the last 30 days while going 1-for-7 with a run and two RBIs. His limited action comes as the 35-36 Athletics look to climb out of third place in the AL West. While he is currently healthy, his lack of consistent playing time of late is a major concern for fantasy managers.
Despite the recent cold stretch, Wilson's season projection of a .288 batting average and 10 home runs aligns well with the high-contact profile he established during a breakout 2025 campaign, where he hit .313 over 125 games. His underlying contact skills remain intact, meaning this recent dry spell is more of a playing-time aberration than a permanent skills decline.
Looking ahead to the upcoming weekly slate, our models project a quiet schedule for Wilson, suggesting he may continue to lose out on plate appearances. With his role temporarily reduced and limited opportunities on the immediate horizon, he cannot be trusted in active lineups. Keep him benched for now. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 11 hrs ago
