While he remains an option to play second base when needed, DeShields is unlikely to get starts at the position, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

While he remains an option to play second base when needed, DeShields is unlikely to get starts at the position, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

DeShields played second base for the last three innings of Wednesday's blowout loss to the Indians, but the Rangers don't want him trying to learn a new position in the middle of the season, plus they hope to eventually promote Rougned Odor. While DeShields could get a few more appearances at the keystone in late-game situations, it sounds as if he'll mostly still be limited to splitting time with Leonys Martin in center field. DeShields is also the fourth outfielder, so he'll have opportunities to start alongside Martin when Josh Hamilton or Shin-Soo Choo are rested/injured.