Leody Taveras

Leody Taveras is out of the Rangers lineup on Monday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Taveras will get the day off for Texas. Travis Jankowski is starting in his absence in center field.

Leody Taveras signed a one-year deal worth $2.55 million with the Rangers to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Taveras slashed 266/.312/.421 with 14 home runs last season in a strong overall season at the plate. He'll look to build on that performance with another strong campaign in the Rangers lineup.

Rangers OF Leody Taveras has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup.

Fantasy Impact

The 25-year-old will not start Wednesday and a reason was not provided for his removal from the lineup. Evan Carter will get the start in center field and bat ninth against Toronto.

Leody Taveras had a solid outing, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, but it wasn't enough to lift the Rangers to victory.

Fantasy Impact

With a .259 batting average and 12 home runs on the season, Taveras has shown flashes of power, but his overall production has been inconsistent. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his performance closely.

Leody Taveras had a productive outing on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run, two RBI, and a stolen base as the Rangers defeated the Rays 5-1.

Fantasy Impact

Taveras now has 11 home runs and 43 RBI on the season, along with a .288 batting average and 10 stolen bases in 82 games played.