Profar sticks with Rangers as Odor returns

ARLINGTON — Even with the activation of second baseman Rougned Odor from his suspension before Saturday’s game against the Mariners, the Rangers have decided to keep Jurickson Profar in the Major Leagues.

Profar has impressed with his .364 average and two home runs during the seven-game stint, and has played quality defense as well.

The main question was whether the team would be able to get him regular at-bats. The answer, for at least on Saturday, was to give him a start at designated hitter, and in the leadoff spot, in place of the struggling Prince Fielder.

Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and manager Jeff Banister wouldn’t go any farther than that, though.

“He’s playing right now. We’re going to find opportunities for Profar to play while he’s here,” Banister said. “Now is that on an everyday basis? I’m not willing to go into that just yet. We’re talking about a guy who hasn’t played for two years.”

The Rangers didn’t have to make room for Odor on the roster, as they have been playing with 24 …

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