DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL West—Rangers ponder Profar, pitching
May 20 2013
Newly-promoted uber-prospect Jurickson Profar (2B, TEX) will share playing time at 2B with Leury García (IF, TEX) for as long as Iong as Ian Kinsler (intercostal strain) remains on the DL, says manager Ron Washington. And Profar's position, pedigree—see his Monday Call-Ups report—and recent 17-for-41 hot streak make him attractive even as a 20-year-old rookie. But the interesting question is what happens afterward, particularly if Profar can carry over his most recent Triple-A outburst and Rangers need his offense. The Rangers have discussed various position moves but there's just no obvious crack in the starting lineup, which makes a trade or another injury Profar's best shot at staying in Arlington.
Barring the Rangers...
Almost!
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