DeShields is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

DeShields is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

DeShields went 0-for-10 in a series against the Yankees and will take the day off in favor of Ryan Rua who has crushed left-handed pitching to the tune of a .429 batting average this season. The 23-year-old DeShields will remain the starting center fielder for the time being but is in the middle of a horrendous 2-for-30 slump over the last eight games.