Rangers' Nick Solak: Looking for defensive home
The Rangers will give Solak another look during summer camp in an effort to find him a defensive home, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
The Rangers love Solak's bat. He batted .293/.393/.491 over 33 games in 2019, but he didn't have an everyday job. Designated hitter is not an option at this time, because Shin-Soo Choo is the team's primary DH. They looked at Solak in center field during spring training and decided he wasn't ready for that. The 25-year-old's best position is second base, but Rougned Odor is there. One scenario that could emerge is an Odor slump. He has a history of that, and the Rangers are less likely to give him the time needed to work through his issues. Solak will also take groundballs at third and first base this summer and can also play left field if needed.
