As spring training approaches, the Texas Rangers have a good problem–too many quality outfielders. There are only three outfield positions, but five players on the roster are good enough to field them. You always want to have depth. The MLB season is long and grinding. Injuries happen, guys need days off, and the better your bench players are, the better your team is.
But players also need to know where they’re going to play. Young players especially need consistent at-bats and time in the field if they’re going to develop to their full potential. The Rangers don’t need another Jurickson Profar situation.