The D/FW chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America has announced their selections for the various team awards for 2026.
Ezequiel Duran, who started the season with his roster spot in question, has been named the 2026 Player of the Year for the Texas Rangers. Duran appeared in 153 games and had 597 plate appearances, slashing .260/.320/.419 while playing every position except catcher and pitcher. He led the team in bWAR, at 4.2, and won the American League Gold Glove for the utility position.
Jacob Latz, who started the season vying for a spot in the rotation and ended the year as the team’s closer, has been named the 2026 Pitcher of the Year for the Texas Rangers.