ARLINGTON -- Joey Gallo made his fourth start in center field for the Rangers on Tuesday, although manager Jeff Banister admitted that is not the ideal spot for a 6-foot-5, 230-pound slugger.
Gallo is playing there so that Banister can get him, Shin-Soo Choo and Nomar Mazara in the same outfield while Adrian Beltre is being used at designated hitter.
"When you look at the positions on the field and the overall wear and tear, center field, outside of catcher, is the one that takes the most abuse, especially the lower half -- diving, running into walls," Banister said.