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DeShields sent to Triple-A to work on swing
- Updated: May 13, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers optioned outfielder Delino DeShields to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, leaving Ian Desmond as their starting center fielder.
Ryan Rua will hold down left field until Shin-Soo Choo is ready. Choo is on the disabled list with a strained right calf and is currently playing in extended spring training.
Choo could begin a medical rehabilitation assignment as early as this weekend and possibly return in seven to 10 days. At that point, the Rangers would have him and Nomar Mazara in the corner-outfield positions.
DeShields was hitting .217 with a .294 on-base percentage and a .302 slugging percentage in 30 games, and he had lost his spot as the leadoff hitter to Rougned Odor. He was the Rangers Rookie of the Year in 2015 after hitting .261 with .344 on-base and .374 slugging.
“When we are at our best, he is our catalyst,” general manager Jon Daniels said. “He was last year, and we believe he can be again. We feel it’s best to let him go down and clear his mind. The physical talent and desire is there. We’ve got to get him back to playing the …
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