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Rangers see positives in Joey Gallo's performance despite slump at the plate

ARLINGTON -- Joey Gallo and Delino DeShields could find themselves in a platoon system, as the Rangers get healthy and manager Jeff Banister tries to find the best use for his young - and very different - players.

“Probably a soft platoon situation,” Banister said, noting Gallo can be used at first base and third base as well as in the outfield. “Platoon for me is you're really going to have two guys who have those differentiating splits. I think Joe offers a lot more to the game than just the overall power."

Still, Gallo took a seat Tuesday after his average dropped to .