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| Mar 24 2024 | Duffy opted out of his minor-league contract with the Rangers on Sunday and is set to become a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy's decision to opt out of his deal with the Rangers is likely an indication that the team informed him he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old posted a .696 OPS over 17 Cactus League games this spring after slashing .251/.306/.325 across 206 plate appearances at the big-league level with the Royals in 2023. Duffy saw action at all four infield spots last season, so he could have some appeal to a club looking for an experienced utility player to its roster ahead of Opening Day. |
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| Jan 25 2024 | Duffy signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday and received an invitation to major-league spring training. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy elected free agency in November after slashing .251/.306/.325 across 209 plate appearances with the Royals last season. The 33-year-old infielder won't see many starts with the defending World Series champions, but his defensive versatility and ability to maintain a decent batting average could allow him to win a spot on the Rangers' bench during spring training. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was just the sixth game Duffy's gotten into in September -- the Royals have often opted to evaluate younger players in preparation for 2024. This was Duffy's second homer of the campaign. The infielder is slashing .249/.299/.324 with 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and a stolen base through 201 plate appearances. He'll likely close out this season in a bench role. |
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| Aug 21 2023 | Duffy went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy got aboard on a fielder's choice in the second inning and proceeded to record his first steal of the season. The infielder last swiped a bag in 2021 when he picked up eight steals in 97 games with the Cubs. The 32-year-old has seen a little extra playing time lately with Maikel Garcia (ribs) dealing with a nagging injury. Duffy is slashing .258/.315/.319 with one home run, 12 RBI and 15 runs scored over 178 plate appearances, mainly serving as a short-side platoon option this season. |
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| Aug 12 2023 | Duffy went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Friday's 12-8 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy didn't start the game, but he checked in at third base after Maikel Garcia (upper body) exited the game. After starting the year fairly well in a limited role, Duffy has been pretty quiet, batting .218 with a .530 OPS over 33 games since the start of June. He's at a .260/.314/.322 slash line with a home run, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and six doubles through 159 plate appearances overall. If Garcia ends up on the injured list, Duffy or Matt Beaty would be most likely to pick up additional time at the hot corner. |
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| May 24 2023 | Duffy is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy carries a .328/.364/.426 slash line through 66 plate appearances this season and will be rewarded with his first look at the very top of the Royals' batting order. He's still not playing regularly, but he's making his rare opportunities matter and might be able to steal more starts from the slumping Michael Massey. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | Duffy went 3-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Individually, this was an encouraging game from Duffy, but the hitters behind him in the order went a combined 0-for-11 with one walk. Through two games, Duffy is 5-for-7 with a home run, two RBI and one strikeout. He's been one of the Royals' few bright spots, so there's a case to be made for him challenging for more regular playing time -- at least against southpaws. |
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| Apr 2 2023 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy got the start at third base and batted ninth Sunday. Considering Hunter Dozier went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the season, this could be Duffy's chance to make a push for playing time. Over 77 games with the Angels last year, he slashed .250/.308/.311. He hasn't hit more than five homers in any of his last five seasons (dating back to 2016), so he shouldn't be counted on for power production. |
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| Jan 27 2023 | Duffy signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder will be given an invitation to major-league spring training. It's a good landing spot for Duffy, as the Royals recently freed up some playing time in the infield when they traded Adalberto Mondesi. Duffy was solid for the Cubs in 2021 but struggled last season with the Angels, putting up a .619 OPS across 247 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | Duffy isn't starting Friday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy started the last three games and went 3-for-10 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Luis Rengifo starts at the hot corner and leads off. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Duffy is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy is hitting .267 with one home run and four RBI over his last 10 games. Michael Stefanic is starting at second base, pushing Luis Rengifo to third base. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy got the Angels on the board when he took a Cole Ragans offering down the left-field line in the second inning. Duffy was part of a rally in the sixth after getting aboard with a single, and he scored the last run of the game. The 31-year-old has posted consecutive multi-hit efforts for the first time since late May. He's up to a .260/.311/.328 slash line with two homers, 14 RBI, 11 runs scored and seven doubles through 206 plate appearances. Duffy appears to have near-everyday playing time at third base. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Rengifo will step in at third base while Duffy rests after starting 13 of the Angels' last 15 games at either corner-infield spots. Since his return from the injured list Aug. 29, Duffy is slashing .200/.273/.300 with three extra-base hits. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Duffy will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his sixth consecutive start at third base and looks to be fairly secure as an everyday player now that fellow infielder Andrew Velazquez (knee) has been shut down for the season. Since returning from the injured list Aug. 29, Duffy is hitting .195/.250/.317 in 14 games. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy accounted for the Angels' first runs of the game with his two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning. The long ball was his first since he returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list Aug. 29. Duffy has struggled since being activated, slashing .211/.250/.342 with five RBI over 13 games. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will retreat to the bench for the series finale after starting at first or third base in five of the Angels' last six games while going 5-for-20 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI. Now that he's healthy again, Duffy will likely be competing with Andrew Velazquez and Mike Ford for two spots in the Angels' everyday infield. |
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| Sep 5 2022 | Duffy will start the game at first base and bat sixth in the order Monday against Detroit, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has recorded a .517 OPS since returning from the 60-day injured list Aug. 29, though he is currently on a three-game hitting streak. Mike Ford will ride the bench Monday in favor of Duffy. |
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| Aug 29 2022 | Duffy (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy had been on the injured list since the end of June, but he spent the last few weeks on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake and hit .179 with a run, an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts over eight minor-league games. Duffy isn't starting Monday against the Yankees and will likely have to compete with Luis Rengifo for playing time at third base over the final month of the season. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Duffy (back) has gone 1-for-10 with three strikeouts over three games in a rehab sting with Triple-A Salt Lake. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy kicked off the rehab assignment Tuesday and has thus far played one game each at first base, third base and DH. The veteran hasn't played in a big-league game since June 26, when he was pulled from a contest against Seattle with lower back tightness. Duffy isn't eligible to be activated until next weekend, so he'll likely continue logging at-bats with the Triple-A club in the meantime. |
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| Aug 12 2022 | Duffy (back) will begin a rehab assignment next week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been out with lower-back spasms since late June. His late-July move to the 60-day injured list means he can't return until near the end of August, so his rehab assignment won't be a particularly brief one. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Duffy (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy appeared to be closing in on a return, as he began baseball activities Friday. However, he now won't be eligible to return until at least late August. David Fletcher was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Duffy (back) has progressed to light baseball activities but is being conservative with his bask spasms in hopes that the injury doesn't flare up, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad indicated July 15 that Duffy has been able to play catch and swing a bat, but the veteran infielder hasn't yet started a rehab assignment. He last played June 26 before departing with what was later diagnosed as lower bask spasms. Duffy slashed .261/.308/.291 with no homers, seven runs and five RBI over 143 plate appearances before landing on the IL. |
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| Jun 27 2022 | Duffy was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to lower-back spasms. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy exited Sunday's game against Seattle due to the injury, which is evidently serious enough to knock him out for at least 10 days. Matt Thaiss was recalled to take his place on the roster. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Duffy was removed from Sunday's game against the Mariners in the top of the fourth inning due to lower back tightness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy went 0-for-1 with a strikeout to begin Sunday's matchup, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the fourth inning. The 31-year-old should tentatively be considered day-to-day prior to Monday's series opener against the White Sox. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | Duffy isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will get a breather after he went 3-for-16 with a double, a walk and four strikeouts over the last four games. Tyler Wade is starting at the hot corner and batting eighth. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy started the past five games and will take a seat after going 3-for-20 with an RBI, a run and five strikeouts. The 31-year-old should continue to see increased playing time with Anthony Rendon (wrist) out for the season, though Tyler Wade, who is starting at third base Sunday, could take on a larger role should Duffy's offensive struggles persist. |
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| May 29 2022 | Duffy went 4-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI in Saturday's loss to Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy knocked in the Angels' first run with a fifth-inning double and scored the team's final run in the ninth inning. The four-hit game was his first of the campaign and boosted his season average to .290. Duffy has gone 7-for-14 and scored three runs over his past four games. |
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| May 22 2022 | Duffy (face) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Sunday against Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old hasn't been in the lineup since suffering a facial laceration Tuesday, but he'll enter the lineup Sunday with lefty Cole Irvin pitching for the A's. Duffy also spent the first half of May on the COVID-19 injured list, and he's 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in four games since his activation. |
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| May 20 2022 | Duffy (face) isn't starting Friday against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy suffered a facial laceration Tuesday against the Rangers and will remain out of the lineup for a second straight game. However, he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Wednesday, so it's possible he'll be available off the bench once again. |
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| May 18 2022 | Duffy (face) isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Arianna Vedia of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy exited Tuesday's matchup against Texas due to a facial laceration, and he won't be in the lineup a day later. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. |
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| May 17 2022 | Duffy was removed from Tuesday's win over the Angels with a facial laceration after colliding with Adolis Garcia during the eighth inning, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was apparently mostly unaffected from the collision itself, but the ball popped out of his glove and struck him in the face, resulting in the laceration. The 31-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. |
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| May 14 2022 | Duffy (illness) was reinstated from the injured list prior to Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jack Mayfield was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move, so Duffy will take over those utility infielder duties. He hit .278 with zero home runs and zero steals in 36 at-bats prior to being placed on the IL. |
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| May 12 2022 | Duffy (illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 1, but he's been cleared to return to game action with the minor-league club. The team hasn't indicated how many rehab games Duffy will require prior to rejoining the major-league club, but he'll presumably reclaim a depth role once he's cleared for big-league games. |
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| May 1 2022 | The Angels placed Duffy on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was initially in line to start at first base Sunday against White Sox southpaw Dallas Keuchel, but the lefty-hitting Jared Walsh was instead a late addition to the lineup after Duffy was scratched. The Angels haven't indicated whether Duffy's placement on the COVID-19 IL was the result of a positive test or due to contact-tracing concerns, but he'll head into isolation until the team gets more clarity on the matter. Jack Mayfield was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to provide an extra option off the bench while Duffy is on the IL. |
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| Apr 18 2022 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy recorded his second multi-hit game and his first extra-base hit of the season, and he's making the most of his opportunities at the plate. He's hit .389 (7-for-18) to begin the season while holding a part-time role. |
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| Apr 8 2022 | Duffy went 2-for-3 in Thursday's loss against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Wade is expected to see most of the playing time at the keystone, but Duffy ended up starting the opener with lefty Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Duffy spent the 2021 season with the Cubs and hit .287 with a .738 OPS across 322 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 2 2022 | Duffy will split time in the short side of a platoon at second base to begin the 2022 campaign, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Wade will see most of the playing time at the keystone against right-handed pitchers early in the year, but Duffy and Jack Mayfield are expected to split at-bats against southpaws. Duffy appeared in 97 games with the Cubs last year, and he's gone 6-for-9 with a homer, a double, five runs and two walks across four Cactus League games this spring. |
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| Mar 16 2022 | Duffy agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy appeared in 97 games for the Cubs last season and hit .287/.357/.381 with five home runs, 45 runs, 30 RBI and eight stolen bases in 322 plate appearances. The 31-year-old saw most of his action between third base and second base with Chicago but also made brief appearances at first base, shortstop and the outfield. Duffy should primarily operate as a infield option off the bench for the Angels. |
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| Oct 3 2021 | Duffy went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy punctuated a strong finish to the season with a two-hit effort in the finale, and he'll now carry a 13-game hitting streak into next year. The end-of-season flourish pushed the 30-year-old's batting average to .287. If Duffy returns to the Cubs in 2022, he'll likely fill a utility infielder role off the bench, though he's shown a consistent ability to get hits when he plays regularly. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has collected a hit in eight straight games, and he's batting a robust .400 during the streak. The versatile infielder is seeing regular playing time and has bumped his season-long batting average up to .278 with the strong run lately. Duffy doesn't offer a ton of pop, but fantasy managers can still find some value from the 30-year-old while he's locked in at the plate. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Duffy will start at third base and bat fifth Sunday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was originally scheduled to sit Sunday's series finale, but he'll join the lineup late after Patrick Wisdom was scratched with a wrist issue. Duffy is in the midst of a six-game hit streak in which he is 9-for-21 with four doubles, three walks, an RBI and four runs. |
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| Sep 24 2021 | Duffy will sit for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored as the Cubs lost the first contest of the day. Patrick Wisdom moves in from left field to play third base in the nightcap, with Sergio Alcantara starting at second. |
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| Sep 22 2021 | Duffy will start at second base and bat fifth Wednesday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will stick in the lineup for the seventh straight game, with five of those starts coming at second base. At this point, Duffy looks entrenched as the Cubs' preferred option at the keystone ahead of David Bote, who will sit for the fifth time in six contests. |
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| Sep 18 2021 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy reached on a fielder's choice and scored on a wild pitch during a four-run fourth inning for the Cubs. He notched his lone base hit of the night in the eighth and stole second but was left stranded in scoring position. The 30-year-old has become an everyday player for the Cubs since the trade deadline passed and is slashing .294/.336/.405 with four homers, 12 RBI, 20 runs scored and 7:29 BB:K over 39 games since Aug. 1. |
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| Sep 16 2021 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs got clobbered 17-8, but Duffy was a bright spot with his second home run in as many days and fifth of the season. The infielder is looking to make a case for increased playing time down the stretch, and with a .310 batting average, four home runs and 10 RBI this month, the case is getting stronger. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making just his third start in the last six games, Duffy made a compelling case to pick up more playing time moving forward. David Bote returned from the injured list last week and looks like the primary option at second base, while Sergio Alcantara, Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel are the other regulars in the infield. Duffy is versatile enough to play multiple positions, but uneven playing time figures to keep him off the fantasy radar the rest of the season. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will take a seat after he started each of the past six games while going 8-for-24 with two home runs, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. David Bote's recent return from the injured list could limit Duffy's opportunities at second base moving forward, but the 30-year-old ability to play all four infield spots should allow him to hold down at least a semi-regular spot in the Chicago lineup. |
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| Sep 6 2021 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a solo home run and a steal in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy hit both home runs in consecutive innings. He led off the second with a solo shot and then took Wil Crowe deep for a second time in the third for a grand slam. The 30-year-old later notched his third hit of the day in the eighth and stole second for his fifth steal of the year. Duffy now has multi-hit efforts in three of his last four games and is slashing .269/.346/.337 with three homers, 20 RBI, 34 runs scored and 20:48 BB:K over 234 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 2 2021 | Duffy (neck) is starting Thursday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was removed from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness, but he'll return to the starting nine a day later. Across his last four starts, the 30-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with five runs, two walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Sep 1 2021 | Duffy was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Twins with right neck stiffness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was slated to start at second base and bat fifth, but he was instead removed from the lineup due to the injury. It's unclear if the 30-year-old will be available off the bench for manager David Ross. |
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| Aug 29 2021 | Duffy will start at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy is starting at the keystone for the third straight game and this figures to be the norm for a while, with David Bote (ankle) landing on the injured list Saturday. Duffy hasn't done a ton at the plate this year with a .640 OPS and one home run in 69 games, but the uptick in playing time at least gives him a little boost in fantasy value. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Duffy isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was in the lineup for Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of the twin bill. |
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| Aug 23 2021 | Duffy isn't starting Monday against Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy drew starts in each of the last four contests but went just 1-for-10 with an RBI and four strikeouts across his last three appearances. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat eighth. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Duffy is starting at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With David Bote getting a day off, Duffy will slide in at the keystone. Duffy is more or less occupying Bote's old role, as the former now gives the team depth at multiple spots across the infield with Bote settling into a steadier role at second. The uneven playing time puts a cap on Duffy's fantasy value, and he's only mustered one home run and 13 RBI in 63 games this year, so he hasn't been the most exciting option to date. |
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| Aug 16 2021 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy moved up to the leadoff spot after batting cleanup Sunday, and he continued his steady production at the plate lately, as he's now batting 11-for-33 over his last 10 games. The 30-year-old should keep getting regular playing time with the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez no longer filling the Chicago infield. |
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| Aug 15 2021 | Duffy is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins, Duffy is back in the lineup at the hot corner for the fifth time in six games. Manager David Ross has shown a willingness to rotate Patrick Wisdom between the two corner-infield spots and left field of late, which should allow all of Wisdom, Duffy and Frank Schwindel to hold down near-everyday roles for the time being. Duffy is batting .196 with one stolen base, zero RBI and seven runs since being reinstated from the injured list July 23. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Duffy is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy had started each of the past three games at third base, going 3-for-12 with a walk, a run and a stolen base. The Cubs are deploying Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom at first and third base, respectively, in the series opener with Milwaukee, and manager David Ross is expected to favor those two at the corner-infield spots for the time being. Duffy's ability to play second base and left field should create other pathways to playing time. |
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| Aug 5 2021 | Duffy isn't starting Thursday's game against Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has gone just 1-for-13 with three strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games. Patrick Wisdom will shift to the hot corner while Frank Schwindel starts at first base. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Duffy is not starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has gone hitless in three consecutive games and is a miserable 1-for-25 in eight contests since returning from the injured list. Patrick Wisdom will shift to third base Wednesday, with Frank Schwindel starting at first base. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Duffy is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy is 1-for-25 since being reinstated from the injured list July 23, so he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in three games. Frank Schwindel will start at first base as Patrick Wisdom shifts to the hot corner Tuesday. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Duffy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts while drawing starts in each of the last three games. David Bote will shift to third base while Andrew Romine enters the lineup at shortstop. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Duffy (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is starting at third base Friday versus Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been sidelined since May 22 due to a strain in his lower back, and he'll slot into the fifth spot in the lineup in his return. Patrick Wisdom has taken over the regular role at third base with Kris Bryant shifting to left field, but Duffy should at least see semi-regular starts as a utility player. |
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| Jul 22 2021 | Chicago won't activate Duffy (back) from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy looked on track to return from the IL for Thursday's series finale in St. Louis, and though he hasn't suffered any sort of setback, the Cubs will instead wait at least one more day to reinstate him. Rather than bringing back Duffy, the Cubs called up reliever Trevor Megill from Triple-A Iowa to fill the opening on the active roster created by infielder Sergio Alcantara's demotion. Once activated, Duffy will likely be relegated to a utility role in the infield, though he could be settle into a near-everyday role in the event Kris Bryant's hamstring injury forces him to the IL. |
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| Jul 19 2021 | Duffy (back) expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy began his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and has been seeing the ball well at the dish, hitting .308 in four contests, per Andracki. He'll serve in a utility role for the Cubs upon his return. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Duffy (back) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A lower back strain has sidelined Duffy since May. It's unclear how many games he'll require on the rehab assignment, but an activation when he's eligible July 22 remains realistic. Duffy hit .278 with 12 RBI in 90 at-bats before suffering the injury. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Duffy (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Cubs to select Adam Morgan's contract. It doesn't look as though it will significantly impact Duffy's return date. He was previously thought to be on track to return around the All-Star break and will now be ineligible to come back before July 22, which may not wind up representing much more than a brief delay. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Duffy (back) said Saturday that he is hoping to return sometime around next month's All-Star break, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was previously thought to be targeting an earlier July return, but he said that he doesn't want to try too hard to "force" his way back from the injury. The utility man was enjoying a solid campaign at the plate prior to the back issue landing him on the IL on May 25, slashing .278/.377/.356 across 106 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Cubs manager David Ross said that Duffy (back) will resume a buildup program for baseball activities in the next few days after "everything was good" Friday during his checkup with a team doctor, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been sidelined since late May with a lower-back strain, but he finally appears to have taken a step forward in his recovery after being in a holding pattern for much of the past month. He should serve as a utility infielder for the Cubs once reinstated from the 10-day injured list, likely in early July. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Duffy (back) has been doing some light swinging recently, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been on the 10-day injured list since May 25 due to a lower-back strain, but he hasn't yet started running or taking grounders. Although he's eligible to return from the injured list this week, it appears as though he could miss more than the minimum of 10 days. |
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| May 25 2021 | Duffy was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Originally labeled back tightness, Duffy's condition appears to be more serious than the Cubs initially thought. Having hit .286 in his last 13 games. the 30-year-old has been a reliable option at a number of positions and will be sorely missed while his back heals. |
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| May 23 2021 | Cubs manager David Ross said Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to "low back tightness," Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ross seemed to suggest Duffy's injury is a day-to-day concern, so the 30-year-old could be available off the bench and may be ready to rejoin the lineup following Monday's team off day. Duffy has been an unsung hero for the Cubs this season, batting .278 with a home run and three stolen bases across 106 plate appearances. |
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| May 19 2021 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: David Bote will step in at third base in place of Duffy, who has emerged as a regular at the position while Kris Bryant has taken on more work in the outfield over the past few weeks. Duffy had started in each of the Cubs' previous eight games, going 8-for-33 with a home run, a double, five RBI and five runs over that stretch. |
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| May 16 2021 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His first long ball of the season came off Alex Lange in the fifth inning, giving the Cubs a 7-6 lead -- the third of four leads on the day that would eventually slip through their fingers. Duffy continues to see consistent playing time in May, slashing .282/.310/.436 in 42 plate appearances on the month, but he'll need to keep hitting to avoid falling into a bench role now that the team's roster is mostly healthy. |
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| May 9 2021 | Duffy is starting at third base and batting first in Sunday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy delivered a go-ahead single off the bench Saturday, and he'll be rewarded with a start and leadoff duties in the series finale. The 30-year-old has seen more regular playing time at third with Kris Bryant shifting to the outfield to cover for Ian Happ (ribs). Duffy is slashing .309/.418/.364 through 55 at-bats, so he's making a case for continued playing time even after Happ returns from the injured list. |
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| May 2 2021 | Duffy is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will be making his second start of the weekend series, as the Cubs have been using Kris Bryant in the outfield more frequently with Joc Pederson (wrist) on the injured list. Pederson is traveling with the team but has yet to be activated, so Duffy should continue to have some short-term fantasy value with the elevated playing time. He's slashing .275/.408/.300 through 40 at-bats this season. |
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| Apr 21 2021 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was making just his second start of the season and made the most out of the opportunity in the easy win. The 30-year-old is still behind the likes of David Bote and Eric Sogard in the pecking order at second base, and Kris Bryant has third locked down most days, so Duffy will have to find ways to contribute with limited playing time. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | Duffy was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old landed on the COVID IL earlier in the week but will make a quick return to the team since he apparently didn't test positive for the virus. Duffy should return to a bench role now that he's back on the active roster. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Duffy was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy becomes the fourth Cub to land on the COVID-19 injured list in the last two days. His expected return date is unclear, as it's unknown whether he contracted the virus himself or was merely exposed to someone else who tested positive. Ildemaro Vargas' contract was selected in a corresponding move. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Duffy had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday and will be on the Opening Day roster, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was a non-roster invitee to camp, but he impressed the coaching staff this spring. The 30-year-old gives the Cubs a veteran option who can play both corner infield positions. Ildemaro Vargas was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. Eric Sogard, who was also a non-roster invitee to camp, will join Duffy on the Chicago bench. Duffy likely won't play enough to be fantasy relevant, though that could change if there are any injuries to the regular starters. |
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| Mar 22 2021 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Monday's Cactus League game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been steady if not spectacular this spring, registering a .300 average and .650 OPS across 20 at-bats. The veteran infielder is on a minor-league deal and likely won't figure into the Opening Day mix for the Cubs, though he gives them a depth option for later in the season. Duffy last appeared in the majors in 2019 with the Rays, slashing .252/.343/.327 across 46 games. |
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| Dec 21 2020 | Duffy joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy will make $1 million plus incentives if he cracks the big-league roster. The veteran infielder owns a respectable .282/.338/.380 career slash line, good for a technically above-average 101 wRC+. He's been good enough for at least a bench role for most of his career, though he couldn't crack the Yankees' active roster at any point last season and hit a modest .252/.343/.327 for the Rays in 2019. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Duffy is part of the Yankees' current taxi squad, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was signed by the Yankees in late June but did not make the team's Opening Day roster. He provides versatility and plenty of big-league experience, though he is ineligible to play unless the team first clears room for him on the active roster. |
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| Jul 15 2020 | Duffy is being considered for a roster spot with the Yankees for Opening Day, given D.J. LeMahieu's trip to the IL, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has some experience at second base (18 games) but has also shifted over to the infield with the Rays on many occasions. LeMahieu's status in returning from a positive COVID-19 test is uncertain, while the Yankees' other options at second base are Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada. |
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| Jun 28 2020 | Duffy signed with the Yankees on Sunday and was added to the team's 60-man player pool. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy logged 169 plate appearances with Tampa Bay last season, slashing .252/.343/.327 with a home run and 12 RBI. The utilityman should compete for a spot on the team's 30-man roster to open the 2020 campaign. |
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| Mar 22 2020 | Duffy could benefit by the uncertainty in the battle for the Rangers' starting job at first base, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has mostly played third base during his career, but the first-base battle between Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird has the Rangers thinking about alternate plans. Neither player has grabbed hold of the job, which has manager Chris Woodward thinking about moving third baseman Todd Frazier to first base, opening up an opportunity for Duffy or Isiah Kiner-Falefa at the hot corner. The question is whether Duffy can provide offense worthy of a corner infielder. |
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| Jan 30 2020 | Duffy agreed Thursday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The deal is worth $1 million if Duffy is added to the Rangers' MLB roster and contains up to $1.5 million in additional incentives. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy has been just about a league-average hitter (.282/.338/.380 career slash line, 101 wRC+) over parts of five seasons in the majors, but extended absences due to injuries in each of the past three years have sent his career on a downward trajectory. The 28-year-old will at least enter spring training at full health, though that alone won't be enough to guarantee him a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. Even if he fares well in Cactus League action, Duffy will likely need youngsters Nick Solak and Isiah Kiner-Falefa to struggle in order to claim a reserve infield job. |
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| Nov 20 2019 | Duffy was designated for assignment by the Rays on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was limited to 46 games as he endured an injury-plagued 2019, and he didn't perform well when healthy with a .252/.343/.327 slash line and one home run. The 28-year-old's lack of power (22 home runs in 452 career games) provides a significant limit on his value at third base. |
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| Sep 29 2019 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy finally went deep in the penultimate game of his truncated season, accounting for the only run of the day for the Rays in the process. The veteran is enjoying a strong month heading into Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game, with Saturday's multi-hit effort pushing his average in September to .333. |
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| Sep 26 2019 | Duffy, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Yankees on Wednesday, is hitting .316 (12-for-38) with six extra-base hits (three doubles, three home runs) over 46 plate appearances in September. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Some of his teammates have been grabbing the headlines recently with their game-winning hits, yet Duffy has rather quietly hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games. The veteran's .248/.340/.305 line for the season leaves something to be desired in terms of both batting average and slugging percentage, but his current stretch of hitting is a particularly welcome sight considering it's come during the Rays' playoff push and the fact he hit just .189 in August. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Duffy went 1-for-1 with an RBI single, a sacrifice fly and two walks in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Duffy was a thorn in the side of Rangers pitching before eventually being pinch run for by Johnny Davis in the seventh inning. The veteran infielder has seen spotty playing time in September, following a forgettable August during which he hit just .189. He's struggled to put good wood on the ball as well, as Duffy is still in search of his first home run of the season and has only five extra-base hits (all doubles) across 131 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of | the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
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| Aug 19 2019 | Duffy is not in Monday's lineup against the Mariners, Steve Carney of Sports Radio | 620 WDAE reports. |
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| Aug 17 2019 | Duffy went 3-for-4 in a loss to the Tigers on Friday. | |
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| Aug 13 2019 | Duffy went 4-for-4 with three RBI from a pair of run-scoring singles and also drew | a walk in a win over the Padres on Monday. |
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| Aug 11 2019 | Duffy is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay | Times reports. |
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| Aug 10 2019 | Duffy went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in a win over the Mariners on Friday. | |
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| Aug 7 2019 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. | |
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| Aug 5 2019 | Duffy is not in the lineup Monday against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio | Network reports. |
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| Aug 4 2019 | Duffy will start at third base and bat leadoff Sunday against the Marlins, Neil | Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. |
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| Jul 29 2019 | Duffy, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Blue Jays | on Sunday, is 6-for-21 with two doubles, two RBI and two walks over his first five |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Duffy will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc | Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Duffy will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk Tuesday in the Rays' 5-4 win over the Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 23 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Duffy (hamstring), who's slated to be activated from the injured list either Tuesday or Wednesday, took grounders and participated in batting practice prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox, Ryan Kolakowski of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | General manager Erik Neander said Duffy (hamstring) would be activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk while playing a full game at third base in Triple-A Durham's loss to Indianapolis on Saturday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) will be activated from the 60-day injured list at some point during the upcoming series against the Red Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Duffy (hamstring), who could be activated by the end of the weekend, will likely just play shortstop and third base for the remainder of the season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured over the weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) is slated to play two more games with Triple-A Durham this week before being reevaluated for possible activation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 15 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) played all nine innings at third base for Triple-A Durham against Toledo on Monday and went 0-for-3 while also getting hit by a pitch. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Duffy (hamstring), who received a day off in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sunday and continues to remain free of setbacks, is just a handful of at-bats away from the 25-30 the Rays want to see him log before activation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) is 1-for-8 with three RBI over his first two rehab games with Triple-A Durham. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) went 1-for-5 with a two-run double, an RBI groundout and two runs in Triple-A Durham's win over Norfolk on Saturday and played a full game at third base. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) could be activated off the 60-day injured list sometime next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) could be activated sometime next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 11 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) advanced his rehab to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 10 2019 | Duffy (hamstring), who's slated to move his rehab assignment to High-A Charlotte, remained with the Gulf Coast League Rays on Tuesday and went 0-for-3 while logging seven innings at third base against the GCL Red Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) is set to continue his rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) started at third base in the Gulf Coast Rays' win over the Gulf Coast Braves on Friday and went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a run. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 4 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) started at third base in the Gulf Coast League Rays' loss to the Gulf Coast League Orioles on Thursday and went 1-for-2 while playing five innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 29 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) ran at 85 percent Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to take batting practice and then get 4-to-5 at-bats in a simulated game Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 28 2019 | Duffy (hamstring), who will be evaluated soon following his latest setback, does not expect to require surgery and anticipates playing at some point this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 27 2019 | Duffy, whose rehab has been paused after he felt tightness in his left hamstring during a rehab game with Triple-A Durham last Wednesday, will be evaluated \"over the next few weeks\", Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Duffy was removed from Wednesday's game with Triple-A Durham after aggravating his left hamstring injury, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) stated in left field in Triple-A Durham's win over Norfolk on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 before being replaced for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) started in left field in Triple-A Durham's win over Norfolk on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 before being replaced for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) will play left field during Tuesday's rehab game with Triple-A Durham, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) served as the designated hitter in High-A Charlotte's win over Clearwater on Sunday and went 3-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run, a walk and four runs overall. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 18 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) started at shortstop in High-A Charlotte's loss to Clearwater on Saturday and went 0-for-2 with a walk. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) filled the designated-hitter role in High-A Charlotte's win over Daytona on Thursday and went 0-for-2 with a walk. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) filled the designated hitter role in High-A Charlotte's win over Daytona on Thursday and went 0-for-2 with a walk. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) went 1-for-2 with a walk in High-A Charlotte's win over Daytona on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) felt good after running the bases Friday and plans to resume his minor-league rehab assignment Monday at High-A Charlotte, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) was running the bases on the field prior to Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) was moved to the 60-day injured list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Duffy (hamstring) said the team has decided to \"press the pause button\" on his rehab assignment, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2018 | Duffy (back) is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Marlins. | Duffy was originally penciled in for the first game after the All-Star break, but was scratched due to back spasms and has now missed back-to-back contests. That streak will end Sunday, however, as he'll return to his regular role at third base and bat second in the order. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Duffy (back) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was a late scratch Friday after experiencing back spasms on his way to the game, and it's unsurprising for the Rays to exercise some caution coming out of the All-Star break. It's unclear if 27-year-old will be available off the bench and he should continue to be considered day-to-day. Daniel Robertson will start at third base and bat second for Tampa Bay. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Rays manager Kevin Cash labeled Duffy as day-to-day after the third baseman developed a recurrence of back spasms Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Initially included in the Rays' lineup for their second-half opener Friday against the Marlins, Duffy was scratched a couple hours before the contest after his back stiffened up while he was driving to Tropicana Field and then flared up again in the batting cage. Duffy will presumably attempt to go through at workout Saturday morning before the Rays determine his availability for the second game of the series. Adeiny Hechavarria entered the lineup in Duffy's stead Friday, finishing 2-for-5 with an RBI. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Duffy (ankle) will start at third base and bat second against Miami on Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports. | It appears as though Duffy is fully healed from a right ankle injury that he suffered during Saturday's game against the Twins. Across 80 games this year, Duffy has slashed .317/.371/.413 with four home runs, 27 RBI and seven stolen bases. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Duffy was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Marlins with back spasms, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was also a late scratch in the final game before the All-Star break, though that was due to an ankle injury. Daniel Robertson will slide over to third base, with Adeiny Hechavarria coming into the lineup as a shortstop. |
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| Jul 16 2018 | Duffy (ankle) entered Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Twins in the top of the eighth inning as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with an infield single, a stolen base and a run. | A late scratch as a starter, Duffy nevertheless was called on to hit for Mallex Smith in the eighth inning and promptly got on with an infield single. He then swiped second, a key development considering it helped put him in scoring position for Jesus Sucre's RBI double later in the frame. The fact that Duffy's ankle was healthy enough to get the green light on the bases is certainly encouraging, and it lends credence to the notion that he should be ready to resume his usual starting role coming out of the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 15 2018 | Duffy (ankle) will start at third base and bat second for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy left Saturday's game with the injury after appearing to roll his ankle on a swing, but won't be held out of Sunday's lineup. If there was any concern from the Rays they would undoubtedly give the 27-year-old an additional day of rest leading into the All-Star break, which bodes well for the severity of the injury. |
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| Jul 15 2018 | Duffy (ankle) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was initially going to bat second and start at third base, but will instead be held out of the lineup after appearing to roll his ankle in Saturday's game. Hopefully the 27-year-old will be ready to go once the second half of the season begins against the Marlins on Friday. |
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| Jul 14 2018 | Duffy left Saturday's game with an apparent right ankle injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy went down after appearing to roll his ankle on a swing, and while he stayed in the game initially, Daniel Robertson eventually replaced Duffy at third base. The Rays figure to subject Duffy, who has an extensive injury history, to a number of tests to determine the full extent of the issue. |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Tigers on Wednesday. | Duffy opened July with a 4-for-27 slump over his first seven games, but he's shown signs of heating up again over his last three contests. The infielder went 5-for-12 with two walks and two runs over the series against the Tigers, and he continues to sport career-best numbers in both batting average (.310) and on-base percentage (.364). |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Duffy is out of Thursday's starting lineup against the Twins, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. | Duffy will get the day off after starting six straight games, going 6-for-24 with one extra-base hit and five walks over that span. Daniel Robertson will shift to the hot corner, with Joey Wendle getting the nod at second base. |
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| Jul 4 2018 | Duffy is not in the lineup against Miami on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will receive a standard day off after 11 straight starts, including a 2-for-6 showing during Tuesday's win. Joey Wendle will pick up a start at third base and bat fifth. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's victory over the Astros. | Duffy drove in a pair on a two-RBI single in the seventh inning, handing the Rays a 2-1 lead. He's now recorded a base hit in 10 straight games and has three RBI and two doubles over that span. Duffy is batting .321 with four homers and six stolen bases through 67 games this season. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with two runs in a win over the Astros on Saturday. | Duffy put a capper on a terrific June with his 10th multi-hit effort of the month. The infielder slashed .340/.394/.490 over 109 plate appearances while also compiling 10 extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, two home runs). The 27-year-old continues to put up a career-best slash line and remains one of the Rays' most consistent offensive forces. |
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| Jun 20 2018 | Duffy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will get a well-deserved breather after starting the previous 18 games, slashing an impressive .333/.387/.536 with two homers over that stretch. Joey Wendle will cover third base in his stead, while Willy Adames starts at the keystone and Adeiny Hechavarria gets the nod at shortstop. |
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| Jun 18 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. | Duffy capped off both the Rays' three-run second and the team's scoring for the day with a timely single that plated Adeiny Hechavarria and Carlos Gomez. The 27-year-old continues to prove a difficult puzzle to solve for most pitchers, especially in June, when he's hit .339 over 16 games. All three components of Duffy's current .318/.360/.439 line represent career bests, and he's now just six RBI away from equaling the 28 he compiled in 2016 -- his most recent season prior to the current campaign -- over 127 additional plate appearances. |
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| Jun 17 2018 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday. | Duffy blasted a 404-foot shot to left to lead off the ninth against Chasen Shreve. It would turn out to be the only run of the day for the Rays, who were otherwise stymied by another Luis Severino masterpiece. It was Duffy's second round tripper in three games, doubling up his season total. Duffy has enjoyed a stellar month of June overall, as he's hitting .310 with four doubles, a triple, the two homers and five RBI while generating six multi-hit efforts. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Duffy was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. | It was his first home run since May 12, but Duffy has a solid .333 average (17-51) so far in June. After missing all of 2017, the 27-year-old infielder has been one of the Rays' more productive bats in 2018, slashing .316/.354/.425 with 16 extra-base hits and 19 RBI in 212 at-bats. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with two runs and a stolen base in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday. | Duffy was effective in a table-setting role at the top of the order, coming home in the first and and fourth innings on a Joey Wendle sacrifice fly and Jake Bauers home run, respectively. The hot-hitting infielder pushed his June average to .359 with Monday's tally, his fourth multi-hit effort over the last five games and sixth overall of the month. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Duffy, who went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Mariners on Friday, is hitting .346 (9-for-26) with a double, a triple and an RBI over his first seven games of June. | The red-hot infielder has compiled a trio of multi-hit efforts already as well, and he's now pushed his season line to an impressive .316/.355/.406. While Duffy's power numbers remain decidedly modest (two home runs), the 27-year-old is getting on base consistently, and perhaps just as important, remaining healthy after missing all of 2017. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a game-tying RBI single in an extra-innings loss to the Mariners on Friday. | The hot-hitting infielder laced a clutch single to left in the ninth, plating Joey Wendle to ultimately send the game into extra innings. It was Duffy's second three-hit effort over the last three contests, and both his current average (.319) and on-base percentage (.356) represent career bests. |
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| May 31 2018 | Duffy is not in Thursday's lineup against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will be replaced by Christian Arroyo, who's slated to man third base and bat eighth. Over his last three starts, Duffy has gone 4-for-14 at the dish. |
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| May 30 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with three singles and was caught stealing on his only attempt in a win over the Athletics on Tuesday. | While there were no extra-base hits in Duffy's tally Tuesday, he continues to enjoy a stellar month at the plate. The hot-hitting infielder's May average is up to .321 following the three-hit effort, his third multi-hit haul in the last five games. Finally healthy after injuries wiped out all of last season, Duffy is demonstrating a level of offensive proficiency reminiscent of his solid 2015 rookie campaign in San Francisco, when he slashed .295/.334/.428 over 149 games. |
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| May 27 2018 | Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles. | Duffy has started each of the past seven games, so manager Kevin Cash decided it was an optimal time to rest the infielder in advance of the club's road trip that begins Monday. Duffy's move to the bench will open up third base for Christian Arroyo, who will serve as the Rays' No. 8 hitter in the series finale. |
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| May 25 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-4 in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Orioles. | The Rays only scraped together seven hits on the night, but Duffy didn't seem to have any difficulties, putting together his third multi-hit performance in the last five games. The 27-year-old now sports a .322/.364/.420 slash line on the season, but his counting stats have left a lot to be desired as he has two homers, two steals, 15 RBI and 10 runs in 36 games. Duffy will need to stay off the disabled list, and work his way up into a better spot in the Rays' batting order, if he's going to turn those hits into meaningful production. |
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| May 25 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday. | Duffy closed out the scoring on the night with a fourth-inning single that extended the Rays' lead to a commanding 6-0 at the time. The 27-year-old has yet to contribute much from a power perspective, but he's hitting safely and getting on base at a career-best clip. Factoring in Thursday's production, Duffy's May average is up to a blistering .328, and he's now racked up eight multi-hit efforts during the month. |
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| May 21 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. | The hot-hitting infielder had gone 0-for-3 with two walks in his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury Saturday, so Sunday's effort was considerably more productive. Duffy is now hitting an impressive .358 in May and slashing .328/.365/.438 over 137 plate appearances overall, with all three components of his line representing career bests. The 27-year-old is accomplishing his stellar numbers despite a career-high 24.1 percent strikeout rate, as a seemingly unsustainable .426 BABIP has played a considerable role in his early success. |
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| May 19 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Angels. | Duffy left Tuesday's game against the Royals with hamstring tightness and had yet to return to action. He was aiming to return Friday but ended up needing one extra day. He'll bat third and play third base Saturday. |
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| May 18 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup against the Angels on Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will remain on the bench for a third straight game after suffering a hamstring injury during Tuesday's contest. In his place, Christian Arroyo will start at third base and bat eighth in the order. |
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| May 16 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) believes he'll be ready to return to the lineup Friday against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy sat out Wednesday's series finale against the Royals after exiting Tuesday's game with tightness in his right leg. The infielder appears resigned to missing Thursday's series opener versus the Angels in order to give himself two days' rest, but he told reporters Wednesday that his hamstring already felt improved from the previous night, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. |
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| May 16 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Kansas City, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports. | As expected, Duffy will get the afternoon off after exiting Tuesday's contest with right hamstring tightness. In his absence, Daniel Robertson will start at third base. Consider Duffy day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series opener versus the Angels. |
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| May 15 2018 | Duffy left Tuesday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was replaced by Daniel Robertson at third base in the bottom of the fifth inning, but the Rays described it a precautionary move. Duffy should be considered day-to-day for now, with Robertson likely to be the beneficiary should he be held out of the lineup. |
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| May 15 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) believes he'll avoid a stint on the disabled list but could be out a couple days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy left Tuesday's win over the Royals with hamstring tightness and was replaced by Daniel Robertson. Carlos Gomez (groin) also exited Tuesday's game, which could force the Rays to make a move if both players expect to miss a few days. |
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| May 15 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a pair of run-scoring singles in a win over the Royals on Monday. He was also caught stealing twice. | Duffy essentially was the Rays offense Monday, plating C.J. Cron in the first with a timely single and then snapping a 1-1 tie with another well-placed hit that brought home Adeiny Hechavarria. The latter run turned out to be the difference in the game, and the performance extended what has been a torrid stretch for Duffy. Factoring in Monday's production, he's now gone for multiple hits in six of the last nine games on his way to a .349 average over 11 May contests. |
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| May 12 2018 | Duffy is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy, who went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in the first inning of the Rays' loss in Game 1, will take a seat for the nightcap after starting the last 10 games. The 27-year-old is slashing .309/.342/.409 with 31 strikeouts in 110 at-bats this season. |
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| May 10 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday. | Although Rays bats have largely gone quiet recently, Duffy now has a trio of multi-hit efforts over the first seven games of May. The oft-injured infielder is 14-for-41 with three doubles, two RBI, three walks and two runs in the 10 games he's played since his latest stint on the disabled list, but he's still sporting just one home run over his first 108 plate appearances. |
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| May 5 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday. | Duffy continues to produce from the top half of the order, as he's now 10-for-28 with two doubles and a run over his last six games. The hot-hitting third baseman has a trio of multi-hit games during that stretch, and his early production hints at a potential bounce back season after injuries wiped out all of 2017. |
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| May 1 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-4 in a win over the Tigers on Monday. | Duffy vaulted his average up over the .300 mark for the first time since the third game of the season with Monday's production. He's now hit safely in seven straight games, a streak that predates his recent disabled list stint due to a hamstring injury. If the oft-injured 27-year-old can figure out a way to remain healthy, he could be primed for a resurgent season judging by his early play. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | After missing 10 days with a hamstring injury, Duffy returned from the disabled list Friday and started back-to-back games against Boston, going 5-for-11 with a double in those contests. It doesn't sound like he experienced any setbacks with the hamstring in either contest, so it seems Duffy's absence Sunday is part of a pre-planned rest day. After Duffy served as the leadoff man the past two days while the Rays faced southpaw pitching, Denard Span will assume table-setting duties in the series finale with right-hander Rick Porcello on the bump. |
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| Apr 28 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) hit out of the leadoff spot and went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in a win over the Red Sox on Friday. | The versatile infielder returned to action following his 10-day disabled list stint and hit safely for the fifth straight game in the process. Duffy had gotten off to a solid start at the plate before the injury, a pace he'll look to maintain now that the oft-injured 27-year-old appears to be back to full health. |
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| Apr 27 2018 | Manager Kevin Cash said that Duffy (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game, and he will return to the lineup at third base against the Red Sox, MLB Network Radio reports. | Duffy recently participated in a simulated game Wednesday and went 2-for-3 with one RBI during Thursday's rehab outing for Triple-A Durham. The infielder hasn't experienced any problems with his right hamstring since going down last Monday, and should be fully operational moving forward. Expect Duffy to be utilized as the Rays' primary third baseman while Daniel Robertson serves as a utility man around the diamond. Duffy will officially be reinstated from the DL in the coming hours to go along with a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 25 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to play a simulated game at High-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was placed on the 10-day disabled list last week with a right hamstring strain, but it doesn't look as though he'll be in store for an extended absence. The third baseman came out of a workout Tuesday feeling fine and will ramp up his activity another level Wednesday. If all goes well during the simulated game, Duffy could stick with Charlotte or head to Triple-A Durham for a rehab game Thursday before returning from the DL when first eligible Friday or soon after. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) took ground balls and ran in the outfield at 60 percent speed without issue prior to Saturday night's game against the Twins, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | The ailing shortstop remains hopeful of coming off the disabled list the first day he's eligible to, which would be this coming Friday. Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Duffy will not be with the team when they begin a nine-game road trip following Sunday's series finale versus the Twins, but the Rays' skipper remarked that he hopes to see Duffy "at some point on the trip." |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Duffy (hamstring) hit soft toss and threw Friday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | It's encouraging that the embattled infielder is still able to partake in baseball activities. However, his status moving forward is still murky until he begins running again. |
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| Apr 17 2018 | Duffy was placed on the 10-day disabled list after injuring his hamstring, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | Duffy left Monday's game against the Rangers with what was initially described as hamstring tightness. It's now being described as a hamstring strain, and he'll be out a minimum of 10 days. Brandon Snyder was called up to take his place on the roster. He'll likely fight for playing time with Daniel Robertson at third base. |
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| Apr 16 2018 | Duffy left Monday's game against the Rangers with an undisclosed injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Additional information regarding the severity and type of injury that Duffy experienced should become available in the near future. Duffy had to be pulled during the game's first inning after appearing to be in pain while running the bases. |
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| Apr 16 2018 | Duffy left Monday's game with right hamstring tightness. | The Rays are considering Duffy day-to-day for now, although he'll be evaluated again Tuesday, at which point it should become clear if he'll need to miss an extended period of time. If Duffy is unavailable to play, expect Daniel Robertson to see time at the hot corner. |
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| Apr 9 2018 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. | Duffy appears to be locked in as the five hitter against righties and the leadoff man against lefties. The 27-year-old capitalized on his opportunity in the five-hole Sunday, as he drove in a pair of runs. Duffy now has back-to-back multi-hit games, and he figures to be the everyday third baseman for the Rays whenever he's healthy. |
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| Apr 5 2018 | Duffy went 1-for-6 with a home run and two RBI Thursday against the Red Sox. | After finding himself on the bench Wednesday due to a defensive miscue, Duffy hit his first home run of the season to give the Rays a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning. It was also encouraging to see that he was slotted back into the leadoff spot in the lineup, which should put him in a decent position to score runs despite a poor Rays offense. On the other hand he'll need to get on base more as he is now 1-for-11 over his past two games. |
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| Apr 4 2018 | Duffy is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will take a seat following a rough showing in the series opener Tuesday, when he went 0-for-5 and committed his second error of the season. Daniel Robertson will man third base in Duffy's stead. |
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| Mar 31 2018 | Duffy went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox. | He appears intent on making up for all of his lost time in 2017 early on, as Duffy has racked up four hits, including a double, over his first three games. The 27-year-old hit in the five-hole Saturday while designated hitter Denard Span led off, but he's expected to see plenty of time at the top of the order himself over the course of the season. |
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| Mar 30 2018 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in Thursday's 6-4 Opening Day victory over the Red Sox. | Duffy got the Rays' comeback from a 4-0 deficit started with his timely two-bagger in the eighth that plated Daniel Robertson. The oft-injured 27-year-old made it through spring without any notable health issues and did so in fine fashion, hitting .327 over 53 plate appearances. Slated for a healthy dose of leadoff work in 2018, Duffy could be poised for an above-average season in runs scored thanks to a solid group of hitters behind him. |
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| Mar 29 2018 | Duffy will hit leadoff and play third base for Thursday's Opening Day contest against Boston. | Though manager Kevin Cash said that Denard Span and Carlos Gomez are likely to share time atop the Rays' order this season, he elected to place Duffy in that role against Chris Sale on Opening Day. In 2016, Duffy appeared in 91 games split between Tampa Bay and San Francisco, hitting .258/.310/.357 with five home runs, 28 RBI and eight stolen bases, but he was limited to three minor-league rehab games in 2017 due to complications with a heel injury. |
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| Mar 7 2018 | Duffy (back) went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 9-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox. | Duffy looked back to full health in his return, adding a nifty play along the third-base line on a Rusney Castillo chopper in the fifth to his single in two at-bats, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. The oft-injured infielder, who's expected to be the everyday third baseman in 2018, missed all of last season following heel surgery but reports that his recent absence carries no long-term concerns. "Back feels fine, and the heel feels better than when my back started to hurt. I feel great. ... [The back problem] is just one of those things I've dealt with in the past. Sometimes I'll have to take a little time off. Spring Training, probably best to just take care of it." |
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| Mar 6 2018 | Duffy (back) will start at third base and bat fifth in the Tampa Bay lineup in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Boston, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | Duffy entered spring training at full strength after being sidelined for the entire 2017 season due to an injured heel, but appeared in only three Grapefruit League games before being shut down last week experiencing back spasms. The infielder downplayed the severity of the issue and was never expected to be sidelined for long, so his reentry into the lineup Tuesday should be taken as a sign that the back injury is no longer a concern. Duffy's track record on the health front provides pessimism about his ability to hold up for a full campaign, but the Rays seem content to deploy him as a full-time third baseman in 2018 while he remains healthy. He'll likely occupy a prominent spot in a Tampa Bay lineup that shipped out several key regulars earlier in the offseason. |
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| Mar 3 2018 | Duffy (back) is expected to be back in action for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | Duffy was originally scratched from the previous Tuesday's game against the Orioles with bask spasms. He should have plenty of time to be fully recovered by Opening Day and should take the field as the Rays' primary third baseman. |
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| Mar 1 2018 | Manager Kevin Cash said that Duffy (back) could be cleared to resume working out Friday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | Duffy was scratched from the Rays' Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against the Orioles due to what was later revealed as a back spasm, but it doesn't sound like the team is concerned it will morph into a long-term issue for the infielder. After resting Wednesday and Thursday, Duffy will see how he feels Friday before the Rays determine whether he needs an additional day or two to recuperate or if he's able to get back on the field. Duffy is expected open the regular season as the Rays' primary option at third base. |
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| Feb 28 2018 | Duffy said Wednesday that he's recovering from a back spasm and expects to be sidelined for "a couple days," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy reiterated that the injury wasn't related to the heel issues that have derailed him both of the past two seasons and noted that he expects to back in the Rays' Grapefruit League lineup before long. Despite his poor track record on the health front, Duffy projects to open the season as the team's everyday third baseman, with his strong contact skills perhaps garnering him a spot near the top of the batting order. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Duffy was scratched from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The Rays noted Duffy's heel had nothing to do with his removal from the lineup, which is certainly encouraging seeing as a recurring heel injury kept him on the shelf all of last season. The team will likely still choose to play it safe with him given how early it is in spring training, but it doesn't sound like this problem will keep him sidelined from Grapefruit League action for too long. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Duffy has been scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Christian Arroyo will step in to play third in place of Duffy, who was a late removal from the lineup for an undisclosed reason. The 27-year-old missed all of last season with a nagging heel injury, so the Rays could simply be playing it safe with him given how early on it is in camp, though it will definitely be a situation to keep an eye on. More specifics regarding why Duffy was scratched should become available following Tuesday's spring contest. |
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| Feb 26 2018 | Duffy is in line to enter the upcoming season as Tampa Bay's starting third baseman, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | Duffy's 2017 season was limited to three outings at High-A Charlotte, as he had to spend an extended period of time rehabbing heel and Achilles injuries. His goal for the offseason was to reach a point where he could confidently run without having any concerns about aggravating his injuries. He was able to achieve this, and will spend the spring settling back into the hot corner, a spot he's slated to occupy now that Evan Longoria is a member of the Giants. |
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| Feb 22 2018 | Duffy (Achilles) is listed as the Rays' starting third baseman for the team's split-squad Grapefruit League game Friday against the Pirates, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | There haven't been any reports in the first week of spring training that Duffy has incurred any setbacks with his left Achilles' tendon, which sidelined him for the entire 2017 campaign while he recovered from a second surgery to address the injury. After Duffy was able to get in some at-bats during the Rays' fall instructional league without incident, it's not expected he'll face many limitations this spring as he aims to win an everyday role at third base. Duffy's history of foot issues may result in him abandoning the run game this season, but if he holds down a full-time gig, his solid contact skills could earn him a spot near the top of the Rays' order and make him an asset in both runs and batting average. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | Duffy (Achilles) agreed to a one-year, $930,000 deal with Tampa Bay on Friday to avoid arbitration, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Bay Times reports. | This was the first offseason Duffy was an arbitration-eligible player, and he earned a $384,700 raise from his 2017 salary. The third baseman wasn't able to play in any games last year because of an Achilles injury he suffered during the 2016 campaign. He was able to resume running earlier this week and could start off the year as the Rays' everyday third baseman if he's able to demonstrate full health during spring training. |
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| Jan 8 2018 | Duffy recently resumed running on a track and has been attending therapy three days a week to ensure his left Achilles' tendon is healing as expected, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | Projected to open last season as the Rays' starting shortstop, Duffy never logged a single at-bat in 2017 after suffering multiple setbacks with the Achilles and ultimately requiring his second surgery to address the injury. Though he'll need to prove in the spring that his health isn't a concern, Duffy is the frontrunner to secure a full-time role at third base heading into the upcoming campaign after the Rays traded franchise icon Evan Longoria to the Giants earlier in the offseason. With a career .281 average and some modest pop, Duffy could provide decent value in the later rounds of deeper mixed and AL-only drafts if he's able to steer clear of the injury setbacks for the bulk of the 2018 campaign. |
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| Nov 2 2017 | Duffy (heel) was reinstated from the disabled list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy wound up missing the entire 2017 season while dealing with various setbacks that stemmed from offseason surgery on his left heel. He was able to spend some time on the team's instructional league in September, and should be fully healthy by the time spring training rolls around. |
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| Sep 26 2017 | Duffy (heel) logged three innings at shortstop and took three at-bats for the Rays' instructional league squad Monday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy (heel) will end up missing the entire 2017 season after enduring multiple setbacks from offseason surgery to address a left heel injury, but the infielder appears determined to get some work to ease any concerns the Rays may have about his health heading into next spring. It's expected that Duffy will work deeper in his subsequent appearances in instructional league games, with the end goal of eventually playing a full nine-inning contest. Assuming Duffy's heel presents no further complications heading into next spring, he should be given every opportunity to vie for a starting job a shortstop, even if the Rays retain the arbitration-eligible Adeiny Hechavarria. |
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| Sep 20 2017 | Duffy (heel) will join the Rays' instructional league team Thursday and is scheduled to play his first game Monday in Bradenton, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will thus take his first step toward eventually stepping on a major-league field next spring after missing all of the 2017 campaign. Following his instructional league tenure, he's scheduled to also put in time in winter ball, with both stints intended to thoroughly prepare him to participate in spring training without restrictions. |
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| Sep 19 2017 | Duffy (heel), who officially confirmed last Friday that he will not play before the end of the regular season, believes he'll be ready to go for the 2018 campaign, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. "The plan is looking toward instructional league," said Duffy, who began the season on the disabled list while trying to recover from Achilles surgery and later had a second surgery. "The goal is to not have any reservations going into Spring Training, and having as normal an offseason as possible." | Duffy had come into spring training last March with high expectations following September 2016 heel surgery, as he'd figured on being ready to play by the middle of that month and serve as the team's everyday starting shortstop. However, issues started to crop up by late March and led to Duffy's recovery undergoing a series of fits and starts over the next several months. The 26-year-old has participated in fielding drills and batting practice at various points during his rehab, but he was only able to get in a total of eight at-bats over three games with High-A Charlotte during 2017 before being shut down. A late-June follow-up procedure that removed a calcium deposit from the heel appears to have been pivotal to finally eliminating the discomfort Duffy had persistently felt, and he's now set to test himself during both instructional league and winter ball over the coming months. |
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| Sep 4 2017 | Duffy (heel) took ground balls and batting practice Monday afternoon, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "A good sign," manager Kevin Cash said. "He looked the part. Didn't see any restrictions." | There is no longer hope for Duffy taking the field this season, so Cash's statement is in reference to the shortstop building some momentum heading into the offseason. The 26-year-old is scheduled to play in both instructional league and winter ball during the next few months in the hopes of preparing for what the team and Duffy hope is a spring training without restrictions in 2018. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Duffy (heel) is performing limited baseball activities but doesn't have a timetable for a return to game action, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The shortstop is starting to run out of time to log some games at the major-league level in 2017, as he's still unable to return to the minor-league rehab assignment he had to abandon back in mid-May. Duffy underwent a procedure on June 23 that removed a calcium deposit from his surgically repaired heel, and while that appeared to relieve a great deal of his discomfort, he's apparently not yet comfortable enough to test himself in game conditions. |
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| Jul 13 2017 | Duffy (heel) is expected to resume baseball activities when the Rays return from their current road trip on July 21, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | It would be a momentous development for the oft-injured infielder, whose recovery has been a series of fits and starts. Duffy underwent a procedure on June 23 that removed a calcium deposit from his injured heel and was expected to potentially eliminate the persistent discomfort he'd been experiencing; given the latest development, it appears that the surgery may have been pivotal to getting Duffy's rehab back on the right track. |
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| Jun 23 2017 | Manager Kevin Cash said Duffy underwent an operation to remove a calcium deposit from his injured heel this week, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Trainers believe this is what was causing Duffy's lingering heel pain, though only time will tell as to the effectiveness of the procedure. The veteran infielder was moved to the 60-day DL earlier this month, an indication he may not be back until after the All-Star break at the earliest. Taylor Featherston will continue seeing playing time in his absence. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Duffy (heel) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday. | Moving Duffy to the 60-day DL provides the Rays with another spot on the 40-man roster, which will be used to accommodate recently acquired Taylor Featherston. Duffy's heel injury has continued to linger even after beginning fielding drills and batting practice, as the 26-year-old has been unable to progress to a rehab assignment in the past few weeks. With the addition of Featherston, signs point toward Duffy needing more time to recover from his heel injury that required surgery last September. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | Manager Kevin Cash said that there's "definite concern" about Duffy's heel, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Per Cash, Duffy's heel continues to bother him despite taking numerous measures to ease his way through the rehab process. The embattled infielder underwent surgery back in September of last season, and despite rumors of him being available at the beginning of spring training even, he's been unable to get back into game action of any capacity since the operation. Duffy has progressed to running, fielding and taking batting practice, although it seems like problems are still arising that are keeping him from heading out on a rehab assignment. More information on the topic should come forth once he makes progress again, but things are looking somewhat bleak at the moment for Duffy. |
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| Jun 7 2017 | Duffy (heel) went through fielding drills and took batting practice Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | While it's good to see that Duffy has resumed on-field activities, manager Kevin Cash indicated the Rays still haven't fleshed out a timetable for the infielder's return from the heel injury, which has sidelined him all season. Given the length of Duffy's absence, he may require several rehab games in the minors before the Rays feel comfortable activating him from the 10-day disabled list. |
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| Jun 4 2017 | Duffy (heel) has been working out without restrictions at Tropicana Field in recent days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The infielder's latest setback involved a ball he fouled off his big toe in early May, which had caused bruising and yet another pause in his rehab. However, Duffy has apparently been fielding grounders, running and hitting without any limitations for multiple days. Although he's yet to resume playing in rehab games with High-A Charlotte, that could well be imminent given his recent activity level. |
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| May 25 2017 | Duffy (heel) is scheduled to take batting practice against Brad Boxberger (back) next week and also play in extended spring training games, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The infielder has had plenty of starts and stops in his rehab, with the latest setback coming after he fouled a ball off his foot while taking batting practice. Duffy has managed to play three games with High-A Charlotte, hitting .250 over eight at-bats. His batting practice sessions and the game action he's expected to see should serve as a good barometer of where he stands physically. |
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| May 23 2017 | Duffy (heel) isn't progressing as quickly as the Rays anticipated and is hoping to resume a rehab assignment next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy kicked off his rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on May 9, but suffered a setback over the weekend after fouling a ball off his foot during batting practice. Though the Rays don't believe the issue will delay Duffy for a significant time, the team will give the infielder a few more days for the soreness to subside. With Brad Miller (abdomen) recently joining Duffy on the disabled list, the Rays will rely on Daniel Robertson and Tim Beckham on an everyday basis in the middle infield. |
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| May 20 2017 | Manager Kevin Cash said Duffy (heel) is expected to go back on his rehab assignment by "mid-week," Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | This is good news after Duffy was pulled back from his regular assignment with general soreness, but there's still no clear timetable as to a possible return date. Cash said the soreness was a consequence of the infielder trying to get up to speed out of the batter's box, likely a symptom of his post-surgery rehabilitation. Regardless, look for Duffy to restart a minor league rehab assignment sometime within the week. |
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| May 19 2017 | Duffy (heel) took ground balls and participated in batting practice Friday, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy was going to be re-evaluated Friday, and although the results of the examination aren't known as of now, this is a promising step for the embattled infielder. There's still no firm date for Duffy to resume his rehab assignment, but that should come forth as he continues to ramp up activities. |
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| May 16 2017 | Duffy (heel) will continue to rest and be reevaluated Friday, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy had been working his way through multiple minor-league rehab games before being temporarily shut down this week. An update on his condition should become available following his medical evaluation Friday. |
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| May 15 2017 | Duffy (heel) will take two days off from his rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte due to soreness in his surgically repaired left heel, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy took last Friday's game off as well and now projects to not take the field again for the Stone Crabs until Wednesday. He's gone 2-for-8 with one strikeout over the three contests he has participated in, and there's nothing that currently indicates that the soreness is out of the ordinary. |
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| May 13 2017 | Duffy felt soreness in his surgically-repaired left heel during his Thursday rehab start for High-A Charlotte but still plans to take the field for the Stone Crabs' game against Fort Myers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The news certainly isn't ideal, but Duffy's proclamation that he'll be back on Saturday after sitting out Friday's game is certainly encouraging. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-6 over his first two appearances for the Stone Crabs. |
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| May 13 2017 | Duffy (heel) went 0-for-2 and played shortstop Saturday for High-A Charlotte, Bryan Levine of the Charlotte Sun reports. | Duffy sat out Friday's tune-up work. He felt soreness in his surgically repaired heel during his Thursday contest. He came through on his expected plan by suiting up Saturday -- looking good at shortstop, per Levine -- though he failed to take a third at-bat because it "might've been doing more harm than good." That gives the impression his rehab work will go slowly. A late-May return looks plausible, either way. |
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| May 10 2017 | Duffy (heel) played four innings in his first rehab game with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday, singling and striking out over three at-bats, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The major takeaway was Duffy's ability to finally get some game action in, which reportedly went off without a hitch Tuesday. He's expected to see action in multiple games at the minor-league level before being deemed ready for a move up to the Rays. |
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| May 8 2017 | Duffy (heel) is expected to start his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | After an encouraging day of workouts Monday -- where he pushed his running to 90 percent -- it appears Duffy is finally nearing a return to big-league action. While manager Kevin Cash refused to specify how long the rehab assignment might be, Duffy said he hopes to be back with the Rays in around two weeks. The 26-year-old is expected to take over as the primary shortstop for Tim Beckham upon his activation. |
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| May 6 2017 | Duffy (heel) is scheduled to take grounders Saturday and run the bases Sunday and Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy felt good after running the bases for the first time since undergoing heel surgery last September, so he'll continue to ramp up his activity before heading out on a rehab assignment. If Duffy is able to get through the weekend without a hitch, he could be headed out on a rehab assignment sometime next week, though the Rays haven't confirmed a possible return date and figure to continue to be cautious with the 26-year-old. When Duffy does return, he's expected to take over at shortstop for Tim Beckham. |
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| May 3 2017 | Duffy (heel) ran the bases Monday and will do so again Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Monday marked Duffy's first time running the bases since he underwent heel surgery last fall, and he reported feeling good the following day. The Rays figure to remain cautious throughout Duffy's rehab and they may be hesitant to offer up a timetable, but Duffy thinks he could begin a rehab assignment next week and return to the major-league club by late May. He is expected to play shortstop upon activation. |
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| Apr 25 2017 | Duffy (heel) is traveling with the team and continuing onfield work during the current road trip, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy has been trending in the right direction lately, having resumed full batting practice and a running program last week. However, he's yet to run full speed or on the bases, so a mid-to-late May return remains the most optimistic prognosis at present. |
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| Apr 19 2017 | Duffy (heel) fielded groundballs, took full batting practice and ran on the field prior to Wednesday's game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "It went really well and feels good," Duffy said. | Duffy was recently cleared to begin a running program and he continues to ramp up his activity with no reported issues. The heel injury has been an ongoing problem for Duffy -- he underwent surgery in September after missing a significant portion of the 2016 season. A timetable for his return to the big-league team remains uncertain, but Duffy figures to take on the primary role at shortstop once he is back to full health. |
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| Apr 18 2017 | Duffy (heel) started a running program Thursday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy still sits without a firm timetable for return, but it seems that he's beginning to take strides toward his season debut. More information on his return date should become clear once he gets back to baseball activities, but in the meantime, Tim Beckham and Daniel Robertson will man shortstop. |
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| Apr 13 2017 | Duffy (heel) is working out daily at Tropicana Field but still doesn't have a definitive timetable for his 2017 debut, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy's slow recovery from heel surgery has been the subject of a bit of hand-wringing, and the shorstop apparently still lacks sufficient strength in the area to contemplate a return to action. Tim Beckham and rookie Daniel Robertson continue to man the position for the Rays in Duffy's stead. |
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| Apr 2 2017 | Duffy (heel) is listed on the Rays' 10-day DL. | Duffy missed all of spring training after he failed to progress as quickly as anticipated following September heel surgery, so the Rays are expected to go with Tim Beckham as their primary shortstop until Duffy is cleared to play again. Though Duffy's most recent MRI on the heel came back clean, it's uncertain when he'll resume baseball-related activities. Don't bank on him returning to the Rays until May. |
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| Mar 28 2017 | Duffy's (heel) most recent MRI on his surgically repaired left heel came back clean, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The recovering shortstop also mentioned that after four days of rest and his heel in a cast it actually felt "normal", certainly a cautiously optimistic sign for a player whose progress has often appeared to stagnate this spring. Duffy will continue to proceed very deliberately with his efforts to build up strength and eventually test the heel, leaving his potential timetable for return still firmly up in the air. |
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| Mar 24 2017 | Duffy's current physical setbacks may not be directly related to his surgically repaired heel according to manager Kevin Cash, The Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy's progress from his surgery has appeared to stagnate this spring, but Cash mentioned Friday that the issues may lie with the tendons and muscles in the shortstop's ankle and calf. The atrophy that may have come about in the post-surgical period could be the culprit behind Duffy's slow recovery, which has led to him missing all of spring training. |
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| Mar 21 2017 | Duffy (heel) is expected to visit the doctor who performed his surgery to see if he needs to try a different rehab program, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports. | He has not made much progress with strengthening his surgically repaired heel, and remains without a target date for returning to game action. Manager Kevin Cash said some of Duffy's issues may not be related to the surgery, which could be a good thing, and the Rays are hopeful that a timetable clears up in the next couple of days. Tim Beckham figures to open the season as the starting shortstop until Duffy returns to full health. |
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| Mar 8 2017 | Duffy (heel) will push back his spring debut from mid-March as his recovery progresses slower than expected, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The progression could impact Duffy's status for Opening Day in what would be a huge blow to the Rays' lineup. The 26-year-old has been brought along incrementally after undergoing surgery in September, but it appears the process hasn't been quick enough to meet his projected return date. It's worth keeping tabs on reserve infielders Nick Franklin and Tim Beckham, though there's still plenty of spring left for Duffy to make a return. |
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| Mar 8 2017 | Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Duffy (heel) isn't being ruled out for Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | Duffy hasn't quite recovered from September surgery on his left heel quite as quickly as the Rays anticipated, but the infielder is said to have made improvement with his condition in recent days. The Rays likely won't have a better read on his status for the start of the regular season until he draws closer to playing in Grapefruit League games, though it's still unclear when that may come to fruition. Until Duffy is back in action, Tim Beckham and Nick Franklin will handle most of the duties at shortstop. |
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| Feb 28 2017 | Duffy (heel) fielded ground balls Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The tentative plan is for Duffy to start playing in games around the middle of March. As long as he continues progressing without any setbacks, it's entirely possible that Duffy will be ready to take on the starting spot at shortstop by Opening Day. |
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| Feb 21 2017 | Duffy reported that his surgically repaired left heel felt good after his first batting practice session of the spring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy had tracked pitches in Monday's workout, and as expected, was a full participant in Tuesday's batting practice session. The Rays' shortstop's workload will continue to be carefully managed, but progressively ramped up as the spring unfolds. |
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| Feb 20 2017 | Duffy (heel), who is being brought along slowly after September surgery, tracked pitches Monday and may participate in his first batting practice session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports. | Manager Kevin Cash has already declared that he may hold Duffy out of early spring training games, and the recovering shortstop is also being brought along slowly in workouts. Batting practice would represent another notable step in Duffy's progress towards being fully prepared for the rigors of manning shortstop on an everyday basis in the coming season. |
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| Feb 19 2017 | Duffy (heel) could be held out of early spring training games according to manager Kevin Cash, the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The 26-year-old shortstop will be a pivotal piece of the Rays infield in the coming season, so the team may unsurprisingly tread carefully with him early on. Duffy appeared in 21 games for Tampa last season after coming over at the trade deadline from San Francisco, slashing .258/.310/.357 with 14 doubles, two triples, five homers and 28 RBI over a combined 366 plate appearances. |
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| Feb 15 2017 | Duffy, who underwent season-ending left heel surgery on Sept. 9, says he's "looking at 30 days" with respect to being at full speed, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | Duffy is currently buoyed by the fact that he received a positive report from his most recent doctor's visit, which came last week. The 26-year-old shortstop is encouraged by the progress of his recovery, and believes the surgery has effectively rid him of heel discomfort that dated back approximately a decade to his days playing high school ball. Duffy is penciled in as the Rays' everyday shortstop in 2017 and will utilize spring training to acclimate his foot to the different movements he'll regularly engage in on the diamond. |
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| Feb 13 2017 | Rays Vice President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom stated that Duffy (heel) should be good to go for spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | This is a very good sign, as it seems to confirm reports from December that the infielder was running ahead of schedule in his rehab process from surgery in September. As long as everything goes as planned during Grapefruit League action, Duffy should act primarily as Tampa Bay's starting shortstop during the 2017 campaign. |
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| Dec 1 2016 | Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Duffy is "very much ahead of schedule" in his recovery from left heel surgery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy battled soreness in his Achilles/heel area throughout much of the season and ultimately underwent surgery in early September. He's been working through some atrophy since shedding his walking boot, but the Rays seem optimistic that Duffy will be ready for spring training. Entering his age-26 season, Duffy projects as the primary shortstop if indeed healthy. |
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| Nov 15 2016 | Duffy signed a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Nippon Professional Baseball League, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports. | Duffy used to be a top prospect in the Astros system and even won the Pacific Coast League MVP award in 2015, but a sluggish 2016 campaign got him DFA'd by two different teams. To try to build up more future interest, the 27-year-old will head to Japan for the year, although it's unclear how long he intends to stay overseas. |
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| Sep 9 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) underwent successful surgery Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | It sounds like it was a fairly extensive procedure, with Duffy undergoing a bone debridement and having his bursa removed. A recovery timetable was not immediately offered up but the Rays reportedly think Duffy should be ready for spring training. The 25-year-old only played in 21 games with Tampa Bay and 91 games overall, slashing .258/.310/.357. He hit .295/.334/.428 with 12 homers and 12 stolen bases in 2015. |
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| Sep 8 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is scheduled for surgery on Friday afternoon in Charlotte but is expected to resume workouts in December and be ready for spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The 25-year-old's procedure will be performed by renowned foot-and-ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, with the operation involving a shaving down of the left heel to reduce irriation of Duffy's perpetually sore Achilles. The recovery process calls for Duffy to be in a splint for two weeks and then a boot for up to eight weeks, setting up a potential return to workouts in December. If that timetable holds, he is expected to be fully ready for spring training. |
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| Sep 8 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The Rays needed to make room on the 40-man roster for Alexei Ramirez, so the Rays opted to send Duffy to the 60-day DL since he won't be back to playing until next season. The infielder is expected to undergo surgery on his injured Achilles tendon soon. |
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| Sep 7 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is expected to undergo surgery, and miss the remainder of the season. | Duffy appeared in 20 games for the Rays after being traded from the Giants on August 1. He recorded three doubles, a home run, and seven RBI to go along with a .284 average following the trade. The season ending surgery was expected, but the team was hoping he could play through it a bit longer before the undergoing the procedure. The team has since indicated they'd like to make sure he is ready to go next season. |
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| Sep 7 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The Rays announced earlier in the week that Duffy would be headed for season-ending surgery, but the plan was for him to play in "several more games" prior to the procedure. Duffy was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and his absence Wednesday could be an indication that surgery may be required sooner rather than later. |
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| Sep 6 2016 | Duffy has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE Tampa Bay reports. | The Rays said earlier Tuesday that they would hold off on shutting Duffy down, but it would not be a surprise if they sent him for surgery following this latest setback. Expect an announcement from the team regarding Duffy's status in the coming days. Nick Franklin is now slated to man shortstop Tuesday with Steven Souza in right field. |
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| Sep 6 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) will play several more games before being shut down for the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | It was announced Monday that Duffy would undergo season-ending Achilles surgery in the near future, but it looks like that will not happen immediately, as he is in the lineup for Tuesday's game. It's not exactly clear when Duffy's season will come to a close, but that will be known when the Rays set a date for him to go under the knife. |
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| Sep 5 2016 | Duffy will be shut down for the rest of the season so that he can undergo surgery on his left Achilles to address lingering soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will end the season with just 90 total games under his belt, 70 of which were spent with San Francisco and 20 with Tampa Bay. Ultimately his 2016 campaign will be defined by persistent Achilles complications, although the corrective surgery gives him a chance to be ready in time for 2017 spring training. In his absence, Nick Franklin and Brad Miller could split time at shortstop to close out the season, unless the Rays decide on bringing back Taylor Motter or Tim Beckham. The 25-year-old will finish with a .260/.312/.360 line in addition to five home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs, and eight stolen bases. |
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| Sep 5 2016 | Duffy is out of the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | It's only Duffy's second day off in the last 12 games, as he's firmly entrenched himself as the primary shortstop with the slugging Brad Miller moving over to first base. However, with Duffy resting Monday for the day game, Miller will revert to his natural spot at shortstop. |
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| Sep 4 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays. | He had a big series against Toronto, going 4-for-11 with two doubles, two runs scored and four RBI. Duffy hasn't made much of an impact with the bat since coming over to Tampa Bay but he may be starting to find his stroke. |
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| Aug 31 2016 | Duffy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy will get a scheduled day off, as the Rays go with Tim Beckham at shortstop and Brad Miller as the DH on Wednesday. Duffy is hitting .270 with three RBI in 63 at-bats since coming over from San Francisco. |
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| Aug 26 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the Red Sox, bringing his line to date in a Rays uniform to .357/.386/.381. | The recently acquired shortstop, who'd endured a sluggish campaign before his trade deadline move from the Giants, has found new life in his bat in Tampa. Duffy has now raised his average 18 points since his Aug. 12 debut in a Rays uniform, going 15-for-42 over that span. While there hasn't been much impactful contact-- as evidenced by the fact that his Thursday two-bagger was the first extra-base hit of his Rays tenure-- Duffy is certainly making meaningful contributions in an offense that has often been starved for production this season. |
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| Aug 23 2016 | Duffy is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | The Rays will opt to give Duffy the night off and start Tim Beckham at shortstop for their contest against Clay Buchholz and the Red Sox. Duffy, who's hitting just .262 for the year, has had success at the plate lately and is 7-for-20 (.350) over the last seven games. |
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| Aug 19 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The Rays were adamant that Duffy's setback was minor and it appears that was indeed the case, as the 25-year-old's set to return after just a one-game absence. Duffy has hit safely in all five games he's played with Tampa Bay since coming over from San Francisco, although not one of his seven hits with the Rays has gone for extra bases. |
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| Aug 17 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy departed Tuesday's game due to mild soreness in his left Achilles, and he'll be held out Wednesday, likely as a precaution. The infielder missed nearly two months earlier in the season with an Achilles issue, though Duffy said Wednesday that he's "not concerned" about this latest setback. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Duffy left Tuesday's game with mild left Achilles soreness, Steve Carney of 620 AM Tampa Bay reports. | Indeed it was a setback with the Achilles that forced Duffy from Tuesday's game. The team is saying his removal was strictly precautionary but Duffy just returned last weekend after missing close to two months with an Achilles injury, so it may be a little difficult for some to take the Rays at their word. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Duffy was lifted from Tuesday's game against the Padres after three innings. | Tim Beckham assumed Duffy's spot at shortstop for the top of the fourth after Duffy singled twice in his two trips to the plate (one of the infield variety). Duffy was just activated from the DL last Friday following a nearly two-month stay on the DL due to an Achilles injury. |
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| Aug 12 2016 | Duffy is playing shortstop and batting second Friday against the Yankees, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. | Friday's debut with the Rays against CC Sabathia and the Yankees will be Duffy's first MLB contest since he was injured June 19. During three rehab games at Triple-A Durham, Duffy went 2-for-11 with two strikeouts. |
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| Aug 12 2016 | Duffy has been activated by the Rays on Friday. | Duffy, who has been on the DL since June 20, will make his Rays debut this weekend against Yankees. Duffy was traded to Tampa Bay in the deal that sent Matt Moore to the Giants. On the season, Duffy was hitting .253/.313/.358 in 257 at-bats with the Giants. The 25-year-old will most likely play first base for the time being with Logan Morrison currently on the 15-day DL. |
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| Aug 11 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) will be activated by the Rays on Friday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy completed his final rehab game for Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, and after going 5-for-17 at the plate over a five-game rehab stint, the team determined the infielder is ready to join them at the big league level. During that rehab assignment, Duffy played all five games at shortstop, the spot he'll presumably take over upon his return to the majors. The Rays have a team day off Thursday, but Duffy should be on the roster by the time they open a three-game set against the Yankees on Friday. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) will make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | The newly-acquired shortstop went 2-for-3 with a walk in his second appearance for Durham on Tuesday, following a 3-for-6 stint over two games with High-A Charlotte last Thursday and Friday. Duffy's ascension to the big league club appears imminent, with Wednesday's contest potentially serving as his final one before a call-up. |
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| Aug 5 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) played six innings at shortstop for High-A Charlotte in his Rays organizational debut Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a single, Bryan Levine of Suncoast Sports reports. | The newly-acquired infielder rapped a solid single in the second for his one hit and perhaps more importantly, put in some work at the position he'll be taking over once he makes it to the big league club. Duffy didn't get any chances in the field, but was happy to begin the acclimation process to his new team among a couple of familiar faces he's played against at the major league level, Mikie Mahtook and Alex Cobb. "It's nice to have Mikie and Alex here," Duffy said. "I don't know them personally very well, but I'm familiar with them from playing against them. Everybody is new. I'm just trying to remember as many names as possible." Duffy is expected to suit up for the Stone Crabs again Friday and is tentatively expected to join the Rays on a road trip next week. |
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| Aug 3 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is aiming to be activated from the DL by the end of next week, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports. | He has resumed his rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte after coming over to Tampa Bay in the Matt Moore trade, but will not be ready join his new team until late next week. Duffy, who will be asked to play some shortstop with the Rays, said he will embrace the position change. It would make sense for the Rays to play him all over the field, kind of like they did with Ben Zobrist back in the day, which should add some positional eligibility to his profile in the coming weeks. |
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| Aug 3 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) will resume his rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Charlotte, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy hasn't played a big league game since June 19 but appears to be close to finally making his return. The 25-year-old will likely play a few more rehab games at various levels before making his Rays debut. Duffy has been highly effective against southpaws this season, hitting .290 with two home runs and five RBI in 69 at-bats and could see time at all four infield positions once he is healthy. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Duffy was traded to the Rays on Monday as part of the package for Matt Moore, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports. | Lucius Fox and Michael Santos are headed to the Rays along with Duffy. Duffy has endured a disappointing season to this point, slashing .253/.313/.358, down from .295/.334/.428 last year in what was seen by many as a breakout campaign. The 25-year-old is currently on the DL with an Achilles injury, but he played in two rehab games last weekend and may be ready to step into a regular role at first base soon with Steve Pearce traded to Baltimore. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Duffy will play some shortstop for the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Duffy struggled this season with the Giants, as he managed just a .253/.313/.358 batting line in 70 games. That makes him far from a viable fantasy option at third base, but he becomes much more interesting if he qualifies at shortstop, where the MLB average line is just .265/.320/.412. Duffy hit a sharp .295/.334/.428 in 149 games in 2015, so it will be worth watching if he can rediscover that form as a Ray. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Duffy was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. | After officially clearing waivers Saturday, the recently DFA'd Duffy will join the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate rather than test the waters in free agency. The former Pacific Coast League MVP has struggled to regain his form this season, registering a .226/.303/.350 slash line while with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate earlier in the season. |
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| Jul 28 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) ran the bases Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports. | He cleared a significant hurdle by running the bases -- the activity was said to have gone "really well" -- and Duffy now appears on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old could join an affiliate at some point this weekend. It's uncertain how long Duffy will need in the minors to prepare for a return, but with Joe Panik back, Hunter Pence (hamstring) nearing activation and Duffy getting close, it looks the Giants' lineup will be back at full strength early next month. |
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| Jul 27 2016 | Duffy was designated for assignment Wednesday. | He was just optioned to Triple-A Round Rock last week but will now be DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster after the Braves acquired a pair of pitchers from Atlanta on Wednesday. A team could claim Duffy via waivers, for the second time this month, otherwise he'll simply report to Round Rock. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Duffy was claimed off waivers by the Rangers on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. | A .226/.303/.350 showing in 74 games with Triple-A Fresno led to Duffy's designation for assignment by the Astros, but the Rangers have deemed the 27-year-old worthy of a spot on their 40-man roster. Duffy hit .294/.336/.484 with 20 homers with Fresno last season and he's shown this year that he can help out all around the diamond, playing first base, third, left field and even shortstop (for the first time as a professional). |
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| Jul 22 2016 | Duffy (achilles) is making progress and is a week away from beginning a rehab assignment, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | If all goes well in his rehab assignment, Duffy appears likely to return at some point in early-August. In his absence, Ramiro Pena and Connor Gillaspie have been manning the hot corner for the Giants. |
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| Jul 19 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) felt the best he has felt during his rehab process while doing drills at the team's spring training complex Tuesday, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports. | It is unclear when Duffy will be ready to go on a rehab assignment, but it certainly sounds like he is making progress, so a late-July/early-August return seems possible. Meanwhile the Giants will try to cobble together production from Ruben Tejada and Conor Gillaspie at the hot corner until Duffy returns. |
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| Jul 16 2016 | Duffy was designated for assignment Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | The move was made in order to make room for recently acquired Cuban infielder, Yulieski Gurriel, on the 40-man roster. Duffy will now be available to be picked up by another big league club during his waiver period. The 27-year-old has spent the majority of the 2016 season with Triple-A Fresno where he's accumulates a .226/.303/.350 slash line over 74 games. |
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| Jul 6 2016 | Duffy (achilles) will go through a rehab stint after the All-Star Break before returning to the club, freelance writer Andrew Baggarly reports. | Duffy is eligible to return to the Giants as soon as the All-Star Break ends, but will need more time to rehab his injury. He has been out since mid-June but has been progressing right on pace, as he was able to take groundballs out of his walking boot Sunday. Duffy was also out running Wednesday and could possibly begin his rehab assignment during the major-league break. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) is out of his walking boot and now able to take ground balls, freelance writer Andrew Baggarly reports. | Duffy is not expected back until after the All-Star break, but it sounds like the third baseman is on the right track with his recovery. Chances are the 25-year-old will need a brief rehab assignment before returning to the Giants. Until then, Ruben Tejada and Conor Gillaspie will split reps at third base in San Francisco. |
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| Jun 21 2016 | Duffy (achilles) will not return until after the All-Star break in mid-July, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | Duffy left Sunday's game with an achilles injury that will leave him out until July 15 at the earliest. He is currently in a walking boot and it will take him around three weeks plus a rehab assignment before he is back on the field with the Giants. Duffy is hitting .253 with four home runs and 21 RBI during his 70 games with the club this season. |
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| Jun 21 2016 | Duffy (achilles) will not return until after the All-Star break in mid-July, Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group reports. | Duffy left Sunday's game with an achilles injury that will leave him out until July 15 at the earliest. He is currently in a walking boot and it will take him around three weeks plus a rehab assignment before he is back on the field with the Giants. Duffy is hitting .253 with four home runs and 21 RBI during his 70 games with the club this season. |
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| Jun 20 2016 | Duffy (Achilles) had an MRI on Monday, Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group reports. | Duffy isn't expected to be available for Monday's game against the Pirates in any capacity. However, based off past experience with soreness in his Achilles heel, it isn't believed that Duffy will miss more than a few games and simply needs the time to rest. Ramiro Pena will likely get the nod and start at third base during Duffy's absence. |
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| Jun 20 2016 | Duffy has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an Achilles strain, Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group reports. | Duffy has had minor Achilles problems in the past that have only forced him out of a few games, but this one is bad enough that he'll need at least two weeks before he can make it back. For now, it's unclear if he'll need to spend any more than the minimum time on the disabled list before he returns. Duffy underwent an MRI on Monday, and we'll update if the results reveal any more information. The Giants have not announced a corresponding roster move, although shortstop prospect Christian Arroyo, currently hitting .285/.330/.397 for Double-A Richmond, is a possibility. |
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| Jun 20 2016 | Duffy (achilles) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. | This will be Duffy's first game off this season as he looks to rest his achilles. The 25-year-old is hitting .253/.313/.358 with four home runs, 21 RBI and eight stolen bases and should be considered day-to-day for now while Ramiro Pena starts at third base. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | Duffy exited Sunday's game with an Achilles injury and is considered day-to-day, Henry Schulman of MLB Network reports. | Duffy reportedly dealt with the issue in spring training as well, and it isn't expected to hold him out more than a couple days. Conor Gillaspie seems the likely candidate to start at third base in his absence. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | Duffy left Sunday's game in the seventh inning for an undisclosed reason, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Duffy must have tweaked something while on the basepaths, as he did not re-enter the game after recording a single in the top of the seventh inning. Consider the infielder day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Pittsburgh. |
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| Jun 16 2016 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Brewers. | This was Duffy's second three-hit game over his past three contests. He has also reached base safely in all but two of his appearances in June. It is safe to say that his bat has finally woken up after a slow start to the season. It is also important to note that he is batting fifth in the lineup with sluggers Hunter Pence (hamstring) and Brandon Belt (ankle) sidelined. Duffy's .251 batting average should continue to rise as his .270 BABIP inches closer to his career mark which resides in the low-to-mid 300s. |
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| Jun 11 2016 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a solo-homer in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. | Duffy batted third - as he usually does against southpaws - and homered off of Clayton Kershaw in the first inning of Friday's contest. The homer was his first since April 6 and could be a sign that he is finally starting to heat up. As previously mentioned, his walk and strikeout rates have both improved over his stellar rookie campaign, but his .237 batting average is being suppressed by a .260 BABIP. He is a decent buy-low candidate in deeper leagues, and a guy to monitor in standard leagues where he may be available on waivers. |
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| Jun 1 2016 | Duffy (wrist) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves. | After a one-game absence due to a sore wrist, Duffy returns to the lineup Wednesday and will hit third in the order against Williams Perez. With his return, Conor Gillaspie will return to his role off the bench Wednesday. |
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| May 31 2016 | Duffy (wrist) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves. | Duffy was removed from Monday's game after taking a pitch off the wrist. While X-rays returned negative, Duffy will sit out Tuesday while dealing with residual soreness and swelling, and he should continue to be considered day-to-day. Conor Gillaspie will get the nod at third base Tuesday. |
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| May 30 2016 | Duffy was removed from Monday's game after he was hit in the left hand/wrist with a pitch, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Duffy stayed in the game to run the bases, but was replaced by Kelby Tomlinson the next inning at third base. Consider Duffy day-to-day until the team releases additional information. |
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| May 30 2016 | X-rays on Duffy's left hand/wrist came back negative, and the infielder is day-to-day, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Duffy had to leave Monday's game after getting hit with a pitch, and the Giants wasted no time sending him for further evaluation. The outcome was really the best-case scenario for San Francisco, as no serious damage was revealed, and the third baseman was diagnosed with a contusion. He may still need to rest a game or two while he gets his grip strength back, but an extended absence doesn't appear to be in play. |
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| May 30 2016 | Duffy will get an X-ray on his left wrist, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Duffy had to be removed from Monday's game in the sixth inning after being struck in the hand/wrist area with a pitch, and the team will waste no time getting a diagnosis. Look for an update from the Giants as soon as the results are made available. |
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| May 29 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-5 victory over the Rockies. | After seeing a modest six-game hitting streak snapped Friday, the 25-year-old was right back at it again Saturday, tallying his third multi-hit outing in the last five games. Despite the recent success, Duffy has been somewhat lacking the hard contact department, as he's yet to hit a homer in May, and only has five extra-base hits (all doubles) during the month. |
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| May 25 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run and strikeout against the Padres on Wednesday. | Duffy extended his hitting streak to six games with an RBI single in the sixth, and he's seen the ball pretty well of late going 8-for-21 during that span. His average rose to .250 for the first time since May 15, so things are definitively trending up for the 25-year-old infielder. |
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| May 22 2016 | Duffy went 1-for-4 Saturday, swiping his fifth bag of the year in a win over the Cubs. | It has undoubtedly been a disappointing sophomore season for Duffy. With only third base eligibility in most leagues, he has barely been worth rostering in standard formats. The increase in steals has been the only positive for Duffy so far, as he is on pace to swipe 20 bags, which is more on par with his career minor league totals. Looking ahead, his .260 BABIP is over 70 points lower than last year's mark and he is striking out less and walking more. This tells us that he has been getting unlucky and things should turn around eventually. |
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| May 17 2016 | Duffy (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. | It seems the decision to hold Duffy out Sunday was largely precautionary, as he's set to return Tuesday after missing just the one start. Duffy was used as a defensive replacement in Sunday's game. He will man third base and bat third against right-hander Colin Rea. |
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| May 15 2016 | Duffy was held out of Sunday's lineup due to a bit of hamstring tightness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | What was originally thought to be a routine day off turned out to be injury-related, as Duffy will relinquish his regular third base duties in hopes of giving the hamstring the rest it needs. With a team day off scheduled for Monday, the timing seemed right for getting Duffy a bit of a break. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. |
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| May 15 2016 | Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks. | Chalk this up as a routine day of rest for Duffy, who will be held out of the lineup for the first time since May 4. Conor Gillaspie will take over at the hot corner for the afternoon contest. |
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| May 11 2016 | Duffy collected three hits and stole a base during Wednesday's 5-4 win over Toronto. | Hitting third in the order, Duffy ended a three-game hitless drought. The young infielder started the season hot but has cooled since then. His .261 average is below his career .285 number, but he looks to be an important part of San Francisco's offense. The stolen base was his fourth of the season, putting him on pace to pass his career mark of 12 set last season. |
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| May 7 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-5 with the game-winning double in a 2-1 victory over the Rockies on Saturday. | The Giants third baseman is on a nice streak at the moment, but he has been wildly inconsistent to begin the year. He is 7-for-14 (.500) in the last three games, but he was 0-for-10 in the previous three games. In the middle of April, Duffy went through a 0-for-13 stretch, but followed that up with three straight multi-hit games. Until he shows more consistency at the plate, it's hard for fantasy owners to count on him night in and night out. |
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| May 6 2016 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's 17-7 loss to the Rockies. | Duffy has gotten off to an inconsistent start in 2016, regularly alternating multi-hit performances with empty stat lines. For example, Thursday's three-hit game followed up an 0-for-10 cold spell. He simply isn't providing enough value at third base outside of deep and NL-only leagues. It may be wise to look at more productive options in standard leagues until he shows more consistency at the plate. |
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| May 4 2016 | Duffy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds. | It's only the second day off of the season for Duffy, who's hitting .241 with a pair of homers and nine RBI as the everyday third baseman. He'll be replaced Wednesday by Conor Gillaspie, who will hit sixth in the order. |
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| Apr 28 2016 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with three runs scored as he continued to hit third against the Padres on Wednesday. | After starting the season off with a bang (two homers in three games), Duffy has fallen into a prolonged cold streak. Manager Bruce Bochy tried to wake his bat by moving Duffy to third in the order on April 22. Since that time, he is batting .333 with a pair of three-hit games including Wednesday's. His .288 BABIP is still about 50 points lower than last year's and his 28.0 LD% is actually higher than last year's (20.9 LD%), so his batting average should continue to climb. |
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| Apr 23 2016 | Duffy was moved back to the three-hole and went 0-for-4 with an RBI in the 8-1 win over Miami on Friday. | Manager Bruce Bochy wanted to move Duffy back to third in the lineup (where he batted last year) in order to shake things up for a Giants club that had lost seven of their last eight games. This obviously didn't work out for Duffy personally, as he failed to collect a hit after getting multiple hits over his last three contests. Overall, the change helped spark the club, as they put up an eight spot Friday. Duffy should continue bat third for the immediate future, which is prime real estate for accruing counting stats. |
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| Apr 21 2016 | Duffy went 2-for-4, smacking a pair of doubles in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. | After hitting two home runs in his first three games this season, Duffy has been mired in a sophomore slump (.217/.254/.383). He managed to end an 0-for-13 skid with a pair of singles Tuesday, but he had a couple of more authoritative hits Wednesday, indicating that he may finally be heating up at the plate. |
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| Apr 18 2016 | Duffy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports. | Duffy will receive his first respite of the season, yielding third base to Kelby Tomlinson. When he returns to action Tuesday, Duffy will hope that the day off aids in elevating him above the Mendoza Line, as he's currently slashing .173/.204/.327. |
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| Apr 11 2016 | Duffy was sent to Triple-A Fresno on Monday to clear room for Evan Gattis (sports hernia) on the roster, Jake Kaplan of The Houston Chronicle reports. | Duffy went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during his short stay in the majors after hitting three home runs in spring training to make the roster. He had a breakout season in Triple-A Fresno last year and remains an interesting prospect for a call-up later in the summer. |
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| Apr 6 2016 | Duffy's only hit in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers went for a solo shot. | Duffy is flashing power early after coming out of nowhere to finish second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2015. Fantasy owners were wondering if he could repeat last year's success given his lack of pedigree (never hit more than nine home runs in the minors). Duffy has put those questions to rest early on, smashing two homers in his first three games with Wednesday's ball traveling a career-high 424 feet. He could end up being a great value this season for those who believed in him considering where he was going in drafts. |
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| Apr 4 2016 | Duffy picked up right where he left off in 2015, going 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI Monday. | Duffy was hitting sixth today after batting third for most of Spring Training, but that may change if he hits the way he did Monday. The third baseman hit .295 with 12 homers and 12 stolen bases a season ago. |
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| Apr 1 2016 | Duffy batted sixth in San Francisco's spring opener at AT&T Park on Thursday. Manager Bruce Bochy hinted that this could be his Opening Day lineup April 4, CSN Bay Area reports. | The spring training finale between the Athletics and the Giants is usually when manager Bruce Bochy showcases his starting lineup for the regular season. While he wouldn't guarantee that this is his the exact look the Giants will have come Opening Day, he did hint that it could offer a good preview. If that's the case, Duffy would be slotted lower in the lineup than originally expected. From a fantasy perspective, this could hurt his run-producing counting stats. However, hitting third in front of Buster Posey and Hunter Pence would have limited his stolen base opportunities, but being slotted lower in the lineup could lead to more steals, closer to his minor league totals of 25 in 2013 and 20 in 2014. |
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| Mar 31 2016 | Manager AJ Hinch announced Thursday that Duffy made the Opening Day roster.. | Duffy was expected to make the roster if the Astros chose to carry 12 pitchers, and it appears that will be the case. The 27-year-old broke out last season at Triple-A on his way to becoming the Pacific Coast League MVP, and he'll ride that momentum into the 2016 season as he slots in as a backup to third baseman Luis Valbuena and an option at first base along with Tyler White. |
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| Mar 28 2016 | Duffy should make the Astros' Opening Day roster if they choose to carry 12 pitchers, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | It was reported earlier in camp that the team's preference is to carry 12 pitchers to open 2016, so Duffy's chances of making the roster look favorable, especially with Jonathan Singleton and A.J. Reed opening the year in Triple-A. After a hot start to camp, the 27-year-old third baseman has cooled a bit, hitting just .182 over 44 Grapefruit League at-bats, albeit with three home runs. |
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| Mar 21 2016 | Duffy collected three hits against the Rockies on Sunday, bringing his batting average up to .323 through 31 spring at bats. | Duffy got off to a cold start this spring, but his bat has been heating up as we near Opening Day. He will look to build upon a surprisingly strong rookie campaign (.292/.331/.415) last season. Duffy will be the Giants' everyday third baseman and likely be slotted in either the two or three-hole in front of Buster Posey. |
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| Mar 15 2016 | Duffy went yard for the first time this spring, taking Sonny Gray deep in Monday's loss to the Athletics. | Duffy is batting just .211 through seven games. It usually isn't a wise practice to make fantasy decisions based on spring training stats, but we would have liked to see a bit more from Duffy after coming out of nowhere in 2015. This home run could be a sign that his bat is waking up, which would definitely ease the thoughts of his owners. |
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| Mar 7 2016 | Duffy homered twice and drove in three Sunday during Houston's Grapefruit League win over Pittsburgh. | He also drew a walk in the game, but the 27-year-old third baseman continued his early spring power surge to bring his total to three, which ties him for the lead in the category among all spring qualifiers. Duffy's name shouldn't be discounted when discussing possible candidates to make the Astros' Opening Day roster, as the reigning Pacific Coast League MVP hit .294/.366/.484 with 20 home runs and 104 RBI over 127 games for Triple-A Fresno last season. "He's right in the middle of it," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said when asked where Duffy fits in the competition. "He can play first or third, and obviously, he's coming off a big season last year and got a taste of the big leagues. He's often forgotten because he's not the most heralded prospect or he's sort of a fallback option at a couple of different positions, but he can nudge his way into serious consideration because he can hit the ball out of the ballpark, plays multiple positions, and puts up a pretty good at-bat." |
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| Oct 1 2015 | Duffy went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a steal and two runs scored in a 5-0 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. | This performance brought Duffy's average to an even .300 and he continues to impress. With 12 homers, 28 doubles, 12 steals and 76 RBI, Duffy is becoming a must own in every format. The problem is that he showed no power in the minors or in college and it's tough to gauge if this is sustainable next season. |
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| Sep 25 2015 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 5-4 loss to Oakland on Friday. | The breakout season continues for Duffy, as he recorded his 11th homer and 73rd RBI on Friday. All the numbers across the board are great, as he has a .299 average and 11 steals to go along with that nice RBI total. Duffy showed almost no power in college and in the minors and it remains to be seen if he can maintain this going into next season. |
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| Sep 25 2015 | Duffy collected three hits Thursday, including a double and a pair of stolen bases in the loss to the Padres. | Duffy's 43 extra-base hits ties Buster Posey's rookie mark in 2010. Now we aren't saying that Duffy is going to develop into the caliber of player Posey has become, but it goes to show what a surprising rookie campaign he has put together. He is firmly entrenched in the Rookie of the Year conversation with a .299/.339/.429 slash line, 10 homers, and 11 stolen bases in 531 at-bats. |
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| Sep 14 2015 | Duffy's contract was selected by the Astros Monday. | Duffy had a great season at the Triple-A level, earning MVP honors with a .294/.366/.484 slash line to go along with 20 homers and 104 RBI. He'll likely serve as infield depth down the stretch, though it's possible he could see a few starts. |
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| Sep 13 2015 | Duffy's contract will be selected by the Astros on Monday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Duffy earned MVP honors for the Pacific Coast League by batting .294/.366/.484 with 20 home runs and 104 RBI over 127 games. As a result, the Astros will add some depth to the corner infield by adding him to the roster Monday. While he could receive a few starts, it's hard to see him receiving consistent playing time. |
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| Sep 11 2015 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in a blowout win over the Padres on Friday. | Duffy continues to be a breakout player for the Giants this season as he seemingly produces night after night. The two-hit performance raised his average to an even .300 and he now has 68 RBI in 128 games played this season. For a player who showed no power in the minors or in college, a regression seems very possible. |
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| Aug 27 2015 | Duffy sprained his right ankle early in Wednesday's game, but was able to play a full game with the injury and X-rays after the game were negative, the Sacramento Bee reports. | It sounds like Duffy may need a day off but avoided a serious injury. |
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| Aug 27 2015 | Duffy (ankle) is in the lineup Thursday batting second, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports. | He sprained his right ankle early in Wednesday's game, but was able to stay in for the rest of the contest. Postgame X-rays were negative, so Duffy will not be forced to miss any time with this minor ailment. |
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| Aug 23 2015 | Duffy continued his modest six-game hit streak Saturday, going 1-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in the loss to the Pirates. | The steal was just Duffy's sixth of the season, which seems low after swiping 20 or more bags in each of his last two minor league seasons. But his rookie campaign has been anything but orthodox, as Duffy had also never hit double-digit home runs in a season during his minor league career, but has already hit that mark in a little over two-thirds of the way through his rookie campaign, all while maintaining a batting average north of .300. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | Duffy was fantastic yet again on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored in a 12-6 win over the Nationals. | A player who failed to record a home run in his college career is one of the hottest players in baseball right now. Duffy has been amazing over his last two games, recording five hits including two doubles, a homer, and seven RBI. Look for him to continue this success, just not at this rate. |
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| Aug 15 2015 | Duffy was fantastic Friday, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in an 8-5 win over the Nationals. | Duffy has been one of the surprises of the season and he has surpassed whatever Pablo Sandoval was giving them in previous years. Since the beginning of August, Duffy has five doubles to go along with a .302 average. The only thing he could work on is his low walk rate, as he's only walked 17 times in 376 at-bats. |
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| Aug 5 2015 | Duffy went 4-for-5 with a double, a run, and RBI, and a stolen bag in Tuesday's win over the Braves. | Duffy stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday, extending his modest six-game hitting streak. He continues to show a great ability to make contact at the major league level, and it seems as though his first half success was not a fluke. Duffy doesn't offer a whole lot of power and speed, but he does just enough in those categories to supplement his high batting average and run creating categories. |
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| Jul 27 2015 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Athletics. | The 24-year-old has been a revelation for the Giants since being promoted this year and has boosted his average back over the .300 mark to go along with nine homers and 46 RBI. Duffy is the undisputed starter at the hot corner for the Giants and should continue to put up solid counting stats from the middle of the order. |
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| Jul 19 2015 | Duffy went 3-for-5, scoring twice in the win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. | Duffy continues to thrive in the three hole for the Giants, delivering three hits or more in four of his last five games. He isn't walking a whole lot (4.4 BB%), but he is making solid contact (81.9%) with a line drive rate (21.2%) right around the league average. Duffy's .302/.341/.468 slash line has been useful as a third baseman, but he has been a real steal for those in leagues where he has middle infield eligibility. |
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| Jul 5 2015 | Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals. | Duffy earned the primary third baseman role by producing consistently at the plate, but he's struggled over the past few games (1-for-12). The combination of that plus a long string of starts in a row likely led to his day off Sunday. Ehire Adrianza will receive the start in his place, batting eighth for the Giants. |
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| Jul 2 2015 | Duffy batted third and went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and his third stolen base of the season Wednesday. | With injuries to Hunter Pence (arm) and Nori Aoki (leg), Duffy has been batting in the middle of the Giants' lineup. The premier spot in the batting order shows manager Bruce Bochy's confidence in his rookie third baseman, and he has not disappointed with four multi-hit games over the Giants' last six games. |
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| Jun 29 2015 | Duffy finished a single shy of the cycle Sunday against the Rockies, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a solo home run and three runs scored. | That is now back-to-back games of three hits and a home run for Duffy, who has raised his season OPS to .840. The rookie has been a big surprise for fantasy owners as well as the Giants this season, as he has taken over the starting third base job and continues to bat in the middle of the lineup, maximizing his chances for consistent production. |
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| Jun 28 2015 | Duffy went 3-for-4 Saturday with a double, three runs scored, two RBI and his seventh home run of the season. | He continues to be one of the year's biggest surprises, and Duffy is now slashing .294/.342/.458 on the season with 27 runs and 36 RBI in 63 games. |
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| Jun 24 2015 | Duffy will bat third in the order Wednesday against the Padres. | Angel Pagan will jump to the leadoff spot to replace Nori Aoki (leg), opening the door for Duffy to bat third for the second time in his career (second time this season). Duffy has hit safely in eight straight games, raising his average 10 points over that span, but it remains to be seen if this change will stick until either Aoki or Hunter Pence (wrist) make it back. |
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| Jun 19 2015 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI triple in Thursday's win over the Mariners. | Duffy has been feasting on Mariners' pitching in their four-game set, hitting .438 with a homer and four RBI. He is a must-own in leagues where he has middle infield eligibility, but his .293/.342/.448 slash line is even useful as a third baseman in most leagues. |
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| Jun 14 2015 | Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of the Bay Area News Group reports. | Duffy will relinquish a start at the hot corner to Casey McGehee for the first time since May 23. Chalk this up as a regular maintenance day for the young Duffy, who should be back in action for Monday's series opener against the Mariners. |
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| Jun 6 2015 | Duffy went 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season in Friday's win over the Phillies. | Duffy has cooled off a bit since being handed the full-time job at third base on May 24. He is batting .227 with two home runs over that span. Casey McGehee was recently called back up from the minors after Jean Machi was placed on the disabled list. He likely won't cut into Duffy's playing time too much, but there is more pressure for him to produce with the everyday role. |
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| May 27 2015 | Duffy went 1-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI in the win over Milwaukee. | Duffy continues to reward manager Bruce Bochy of his decision to go with youth over experience at third base. Since being officially named the starter on May 24, Duffy is batting .308 (4-for-13) with two runs, a homer, and three RBI. He is definitely worth an add while he is making good contact, as Duffy should have middle infield eligibility in most leagues. |
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| May 24 2015 | Duffy will take over as the everyday third baseman for the Giants, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports. | Duffy had been starting to take playing time away from Casey McGehee, but should be taking over full-time after McGehee was designated for assignment Sunday. The right-handed Duffy is batting .299/.330/.402 over his first 97 at-bats of the season, and his new role makes him worth a look in deeper and NL-only formats. |
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| May 23 2015 | Duffy went 3-for-5 with his second homer of the season, two RBI, and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Rockies. | Casey McGehee's offensive struggles this season have allowed Duffy to pick up more at-bats than expected, and the 24-year-old has surprisingly been one of the Giants' most effective hitters. While he shouldn't be expected to provide much power, the contact-hitting skills Duffy showed in the minors may allow him to sustain a regular spot in the lineup over McGehee. Duffy is batting an impressive .301 on the season and has accrued 18 RBI, good for third on the team. |
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| May 20 2015 | Duffy is in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports. | Casey McGehee will get the night off, as Duffy enters the starting lineup playing third base and hitting eighth. Duffy is hitting .382 with nine RBI in May, and he may be pushing for more reps at third base with McGehee's season average lingering below .200. |
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| May 14 2015 | Duffy got a start at second base Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in the loss to the Astros. | Manager Bruce Bochy has found ways to keep Duffy's hot bat in the lineup this past week, seeing time at third base and occasionally making starts at second. He has made six starts in the past eight games, batting .500 (12-for-24) over that span with eight RBI and Wednesday's stolen base. He still isn't quite seeing everyday at-bats, so it is hard to recommend him in standard leagues, but those in deeper leagues should take a look at Duffy at their middle infield spots. |
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| May 13 2015 | Duffy will start at second base Wednesday against the Astros, CSN's Andrew Baggarly reports. | Duffy has been playing mostly third base in May, but he will get the start at the keystone Wednesday with regular second baseman Joe Panik getting a day off. Duffy knocked in five runs in Tuesday's game and is 10-for-24 (.417) at the plate this month. |
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| May 13 2015 | Duffy went 3-for-4 from the plate Tuesday against the Astros and drove in five runs. | Duffy has now seen action in six of the Giants' past seven games, and has driven in seven runs in his past four starts. His average is up to .300 now, and he has an OPS of .733. |
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| May 10 2015 | Duffy started at shortstop and hit second on Sunday, going 1-for-5 with an RBI against the Marlins. | The 24-year-old has now seen action in five of the team's last six games and has raised his average to .273 on the season to go along with 10 RBI. He is earning himself at-bats in a utility role at the moment and could unseat Casey McGehee at third base if the latter doesn't start performing. |
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| May 7 2015 | Duffy will start at third base for a third straight time Thursday. | Duffy looks to be moving into an everyday role at third base for the Giants. He's in the lineup again Thursday, batting eighth, while Casey McGehee will once again sit. Duffy hasn't been spectacular offensively, but has put together a solid .263/.306/.351 batting line thus far, which is better than his counterpart. |
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| May 1 2015 | Duffy is in the lineup Friday against the Angels, MLB Network Radio reports. | With Joe Panik hitting poorly against lefties, Duffy is in the lineup against the Angels left-handed starter C.J. Wilson. Duffy is 11-for-46 (.239) with seven RBI on the season, and is just 3-for-17 (.176) against lefties. |
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| Apr 17 2015 | Duffy went 2-for-6 with a double and a pair of RBI in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks. | Duffy got another start at third base in place of the injured Casey McGehee (knee). McGehee did make an appearance as a pinch-hitter and could be back in the lineup Friday, which would push the hot-hitting Duffy back to the bench. It would be hard for manager Bruce Bochy to keep Duffy's bat out of the lineup card, especially with how anemic the Giants' offense has been this season, but he simply doesn't have a place to play him once McGehee is back. Duffy did shag some fly balls in the outfield during spring training, but that seems like an unlikely scenario given his lack of experience at the position. |
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| Apr 15 2015 | Duffy started at third and batted second for the Giants on Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with his first career home run in the loss to the Rockies. | Duffy has been seeing regular playing time with Casey McGehee (knee) sidelined and has gone 4-for-17 (.235) with a homer and three RBI. McGehee was available to pinch-hit Wednesday and should be back in the lineup soon, which would effectively push Duffy back into a bench role. |
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| Apr 14 2015 | Duffy started his second consecutive game at third Monday, going 1-for-3 with a walk in the loss to the Rockies. | With Casey McGehee (knee) sidelined, it has been Duffy - and not Joaquin Arias - who has been getting the playing time at the hot corner. It seems like the Giants are trying to get Duffy's bat in the lineup anyway they can after a torrid spring (.361/.400/.639). McGehee isn't expected to go on the DL, so this recent string of playing time may come to an end sooner rather than later. |
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| Apr 9 2015 | Duffy will start getting work at first base, and he could get a start at the position Saturday against the Padres, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports. | Duffy's stint at first base probably wouldn't last long, as the Giants hope to have Brandon Belt (groin) available by Monday, and haven't even ruled him out for the upcoming weekend. While Duffy thus seems unlikely to add first-base eligibility within the next week or two, he could eventually log enough games at the position to qualify. |
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| Apr 9 2015 | Duffy started at second base Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the win over the Diamondbacks. | Manager Bruce Bochy gave Joe Panik the night off, affording Duffy the chance to make his first start of the 2015 season. He played his way on to the 25-man roster this spring with an impressive .361/.400/.639 slash line and has kept it going into the regular season with three hits in five at-bats. He will be limited to a start or two per week, but could become fantasy relevant if any of the Giants' middle infielders go down to injury. |
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| Apr 5 2015 | Duffy officially made the Opening Day roster, CSN Bay Area reports. | Duffy was expected to start the year in the minors, but his slash line of .361/.400/.639 this spring forced management's hand. He beat out Ehire Adrianza for the final utility spot, and he has been taking fly balls in the outfield to add to his already versatile position eligibility. A doubles hitter with speed, Duffy could be a fantasy relevant player with regular playing time, but the Giants would have to be struck by injury for him to get that opportunity early in the year. |
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| Apr 2 2015 | With it looking like Travis Ishikawa (back) will start the year on the DL, Duffy has a strong chance of making the Opening Day roster, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | Manager Bruce Bochy announced that the disabled list was a "strong possibility" for Ishikawa, and this would allow Duffy to make the 25-man roster to start the season. Duffy has had a strong spring, batting .385 with three homers. He likely won't see regular playing time with Joaquin Arias and Ehire Adrianza both making the squad, but he would all of a sudden become an intriguing option in deeper leagues should any of the Giants' infielders go down with an injury. |
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| Mar 20 2015 | Duffy was optioned to Astros' minor league camp on Friday. | In eight spring appearances, Duffy went 2-for-7 with a solo home run, stolen base, two walks and no strikeouts. He'll likely open 2015 with Triple-A Fresno after hitting .279/.333/.448 with 12 homers and 49 RBI at the same level last year. |
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| Mar 20 2015 | Duffy is batting .385 with a three doubles, a triple, a home run, and four RBI this spring. | Duffy is putting pressure on the Giants to earn one of the 25 Opening Day roster spots with his strong play this spring. He has always been able to put the bat on the ball (.304 average through 3 minor league seasons) and has decent speed on the base paths (20 stolen bases at Double-A Richmond last season). The issue for Duffy is that there simply aren't enough bench spots left for another middle infielder. Veteran Joaquin Arias has already locked up a utility role and the Giants prefer Ehire Adrianza's glove to Duffy's. Also working against Duffy is the fact that he does have minor league options available, whereas Adrianza is currently out of options. Duffy should start the year at Triple-A Sacramento and be the first middle infielder called up when the situation arises. |
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| Mar 20 2015 | Duffy was reassigned to Astros' minor league camp on Friday. | In eight spring appearances, Duffy went 2-for-7 with a solo home run, stolen base, two walks and no strikeouts. He'll likely open 2015 with Triple-A Fresno after hitting .279/.333/.448 with 12 homers and 49 RBI at the same level last year. |
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| Aug 8 2014 | Duffy was recalled by the Giants and will start at second base Friday against the Royals. | The Giants optioned Duffy on Thursday to make room for Angel Pagan, but he never actually left the team and will return to the active roster Friday with Brandon Belt headed to the 7-day concussion DL. While Duffy was expected to platoon with Joe Panik after his initial promotion last week, he will likely be deployed primarily off the bench while up. |
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| Aug 7 2014 | Duffy was optioned back to the minors on Thursday. | The expectation was that Duffy would platoon at second base with Joe Panik, but Panik has picked it up at the dish of late and it seems the Giants are content with letting him play everyday. Duffy will head back to the minors, likely to Triple-A Fresno, after batting .332/.398/.444 with Double-A Richmond prior to his callup. |
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| Aug 1 2014 | Duffy will start at second base and bat second in his major league debut Friday. | Despite having just two games at second base under his belt in the minors, Duffy will be thrown in at they keystone immediately upon arrival to the big club, and he should remain there so long as he holds his own. In 97 games with Double-A Richmond this season, the 23-year-old Duffy has hit .332/.398/.444 with three homers while going 20-for-24 on the basepaths. |
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| Aug 1 2014 | Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Duffy will platoon at second base with Joe Panik, Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | Duffy is making his major league debut Friday against Mets lefty Jon Niese, but it sounds like the left-handed-swinging Panik will see the lion's share of the starts at the keystone moving forward. Dan Uggla was designated for assignment. |
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| Aug 1 2014 | Duffy was called up from Double-A Richmond on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | The Giants pulled the plug on Dan Uggla and Tyler Colvin on Friday, designating both for assignment, and Duffy and outfielder Jarrett Parker will make the jump from Double-A. A shortstop by trade, Duffy may very well be tasked with handling primary duties at second base for San Francisco, after batting a robust .332/.398/.444 with three homers and 20 steals (24 attempts) in 97 games with Richmond. |
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