Jurickson Profar does not seem to have a defined role with the Texas Rangers. Where could he end up to start the year?
There was a time when Jurickson Profar was considered a key part of the future for the Texas Rangers. He was considered a future star, and was the consensus top prospect in baseball heading into the 2013 campaign. The infielder was expected to help lead the Rangers for the rest of the decade, and potentially be their next star.
Instead, things have not gone as planned. Profar has dealt with injuries that halted his progress, including shoulder surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2015 campaign. When he has been able to play in the majors, Profar has not looked like the player he was expected to be. In his 718 plate appearances, Profar has posted a .229/.309/.329 batting line, hitting 12 homers and stealing five bases. He just does not look like the all around threat he had been in the minors.
At just 25 years old at the start of the season, Profar’s career is at a crossroads. The Rangers do not appear to have a spot in the lineup for him, with Joey Gallo, Rougned Odor, Elvis Andrus, and Adrian Beltre entrenched in the infield. Meanwhile, he is out of options, leaving the Rangers no choice but to find a place for him. That is, unless the Rangers part ways with the former top prospect.
If the Texas Rangers do part ways with Jurickson Profar, where could he end up? Let’s look at a few potential landing spots.