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Making sense of the Texas Rangers demoting Delino DeShields

We talked about it a few days ago… when Ronald Guzman was ready to return, the Texas Rangers would have to make some sort of harsh roster move. Danny Santana, Logan Forsythe, Jeanmar Gomez and Delino DeShields were on the bubble of either being DFA’d or sent to the minor leagues.

With Guzman returning to action tonight in Houston, the Rangers have made their move. Long time starting center fielder, Delino DeShields, has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville.

GM Jon Daniels shed some light on the organization’s decision:

From Jon Daniels
“Delino is a valuable player.