Matthew Duffy Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 216 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/6/1989 (35)
- Experience
- 2
Matthew Duffy Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Matthew Duffy News
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $930,000 contract. Duffy was eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter. He missed the entire 2017 campaign while recovering from dual surgeries to repair his left Achilles.
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (heel) expects to carry a clean bill of health into the 2018 season. Duffy missed the entire 2017 campaign while recovering from dual surgeries to repair his left Achilles tendon. "I'm just finally to the point where I'm not worried at all. No anxiety," the 26-year-old infielder told MLB.com. "I'm much more relaxed. That's translated to better swings, my fielding and all aspects. I feel quicker and more consistent." Duffy could take over as the Rays' new starting third baseman this year following the offseason trade of Evan Longoria. He also has experience at shortstop and second base.
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (Achilles) may be ready to return to baseball activities next weekend. Third baseman Evan Longoria, second baseman Brad Miller, and first baseman Logan Morrison seem entrenched at their positions, and former first-overall pick Tim Beckham has 10 home runs and 31 RBI at shortstop. Previously valued as a mid-tier middle infielder in AL-only leagues, Duffy's lack of immediate playing time leaves him as a speculative pickup at best.