The Texas Rangers have optioned outfielder Dustin Harris to AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. In addition, non-roster invitees Matt Whatley, Liam Hicks, Abi Ortiz and Aaron Zavala have been re-assigned to the minor league camp.
None of these moves should be a surprise. Harris is the first player on the 40 man roster to be sent down, but he is, among the position players on the 40, the least likely player to be on the Opening Day roster. He was also scratched from the lineup due to an oblique issue a few days ago, and hasn’t played since.