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Rangers Star's All-Star Bid Hangs by a Vote
23 Jun
Summary
- Ezequiel Duran is surprisingly in second place for AL second base.
- A Canadian player leads AL second basemen significantly in votes.
- Duran's All-Star hopes depend on final voting phases and internal decisions.
For the Texas Rangers, Ezequiel Duran is in a surprising position to potentially make the 2026 All-Star Game. Although not initially expected to contend for the second base job, Duran currently holds second place in American League fan voting. This places him ahead of Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, a nine-time All-Star.
Duran's All-Star bid faces a significant challenge, however. Toronto's Ernie Clement leads all American League players in votes, including a substantial lead over Duran and Altuve at second base. If Clement maintains his top position, he will automatically start, bypassing the second phase of voting for that position.
This scenario means Duran's fate may rest on internal MLB selections for reserves and pitchers, as he has never been an All-Star. Duran has been performing well statistically and defensively, slashing .270/.329/.420 with five home runs and 20 RBI. Other Rangers players are not in contention for starting spots.
