AL West: Time for a 2B change in Texas
Apr 29 2026
The Rangers' offense has been stagnant outside of Corey Seager, Jake Burger, and Josh Jung. They have an unproductive platoon at DH in Joc Pederson and Andrew McCutchen. The Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty LF platoon is not providing much. Even worse is the Josh H. Smith and Ezequiel Duran platoon at 2B. Smith and Duran have been solid utility players in recent seasons, but as regulars at 2B, the Rangers may need to make a change.
Smith entered the week hitting .208 over 92 plate appearances. He has yet to hit a home run to go with two doubles and two steals. Smith is barreling the ball 6.5% of the time with a 37.1% hard-hit rate. He is walking 14.1% of the time while striking out 17.4%, but a .026 ISO and 66 wRC+ aren’t...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
After an off year in 2025, the Braves are once again dominating, thanks in large part to excellent performances by the starting staff. Plus: 3B in MIA; IL updates at NYM; Crawford in PHI; Cavalli in WAS; more.
May 26 2026 10:10am
May 26 2026 10:10am
As Caleb Durbin sports the worst OPS in baseball, his playing time is showing its first signs of diminishing. Plus, Bednar showing warts as NYY's closer, and more.
May 26 2026 3:05am
May 26 2026 3:05am
In addition to the Fernando Tatis conundrum, we take a close look at the playing time outlook for recent Giants' call-ups and turn our attention to a surprisingly impactful Arizona veteran SP.
May 23 2026 3:07am
When everyone's healthy in Milwaukee, handedness platoons prevail
May 22 2026 3:05am
May 22 2026 3:05am
A new injury on top of Kyle Teel's previous one may open up new opportunity for a White Sox catcher. Plus, paths to more playing time for Kyle Manzardo, injury returns in DET, SP depth in KC, and the struggles of Brooks Lee in MIN.
May 21 2026 3:05am
May 21 2026 3:05am
