HOUSTON -- Outfielder Leonys Martin was out of the lineup on Tuesday while dealing with a sprained left wrist. He might be able to pinch-run or play defense if needed, but the Rangers don't want to push him back into the lineup.
"I didn't have him in the lineup to begin with," manager Jeff Banister said. "I felt he was going to be sore. We'll have him ready for baserunning and defense and see what the capability is for hitting as we go along."
Banister said the Rangers are hoping Martin will be ready at some point during the weekend series against the Rays at Tropicana Field.