Let’s be abundantly clear about something: It’s not Carlos Tocci’s fault he’s on the Texas Rangers’ roster.

It’s not his fault that the Philadelphia Phillies left him exposed to the Rule 5 draft, or that the Chicago White Sox selected him and traded him to the Rangers.

The Rule 5 stipulation that requires he spend all season in the majors, even if he clearly needs to be in the minors? Also not his fault.

He’s just an overmatched MLB rookie who is doing what he’s told and trying to work on his deficiencies.

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