Matt Duffy

The Texas Rangers have signed infielder Matt Duffy to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

The minors pact comes with an invite to big-league spring training. He doesn't hit for much power and his bat has been well below the league average over the last two seasons but he is a career .277 hitter alongside a strong 17.1% K%. He can also play every infield position, save for shortstop.

Royals infielder Matt Duffy is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Duffy started at third base and went hitless with a strikeout on Wednesday and will take a seat for Thursday night's series finale in Boston. The veteran has had a tough season after a hot start, hitting just .259 with one homer and a .636 OPS across 156 trips to the plate.

Royals infielder Matt Duffy is on the bench Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Duffy got the start at first base on Monday but went hitless with a run scored on the night. The utility man will return to the bench as he's hitting .264 with just one homer across 132 plate appearances on the campaign.

Royals infielder Matt Duffy is back on the bench Wednesday versus the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Duffy got a rare start on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with an RBI double before being replaced by the lefty-swinging Michael Massey. The veteran doesn't hit for much power but has produced a .312 average with a .768 OPS across 85 trips to the plate.

Royals infielder Matt Duffy is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Duffy doesn't log many starts but will hit out of the seven-hole Tuesday against Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. Even if he's used sparingly, Duffy has had a nice season, hitting .307 with one homer and a .332 wOBA across 83 trips to the plate.