Rangers' Ian Desmond: Back in lineup Friday

Desmond is starting in right field for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Desmond was out of the lineup resting during the Rangers' last contest against the Reds on Wednesday. He is batting second while playing in right for the series opener versus Boston, and has been one of the stars for the club this season, batting .316/.367/.518 with 12 home runs and 47 RBI.