Rangers eventually want to evaluate Robinson in center field

Barring the re-signing of Carlos Gomez, a free agent after the season, the Texas Rangers are going have a void to fill in center field next season.

For now, with the Rangers still of the belief that they can win the second wild-card spot, Gomez is the starter there and will remain so as long as the Rangers are in contention.

If they fall out of contention, though, or if Gomez needs a day off, Delino DeShields and Drew Robinson get looks in center. DeShields, has played there often. Robinson has played there some in the minors.

But once the plan is scuttled for 2017, the Rangers can start planning for 2018. Robinson would be given a long look.

“He has played out there in the minor leagues, but…