DeShields makes Rangers’ Opening Day roster

By MLB.com Blogs Usher

The Rangers have officially informed outfielder Delino DeShields that he has made team. DeShields, a Rule 5 Draft pick, will be used off the bench as an outfielder, pinch-runner and possibly on occasion at second base.

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‘“Obviously I was excited, anxious, ready to figure out what they were going to do wiith me,” DeShields, the club’s №18-ranked prospect, per MLB.com, said. “I was ready to figure out what they were going to do with me. I completely understand my role on this team. It will be a challenge being used to playing every day. But I like challenges. It will be interesting and a fun one.”