Profar sent to Triple-A to focus on shortstop

Jurickson Profar hustles to make a fantastic diving catch that robs Bruce Maxwell of a hit in the bottom of the 6th inningHOUSTON -- Jurickson Profar will go back to playing shortstop at Triple-A Round Rock. It could be the best way to rebuild his sagging trade value before the July 31 Non-Waiver Trade Deadline.

Profar was mainly playing left field for the Rangers and also serving as their utility infielder. But he was sent to Round Rock after hitting .135 in his first 15 games. Profar had fallen out of the left field rotation and the Rangers were able to fill their utility infielder role by claiming Pete Kozma off waivers from the Yankees.

The Rangers want Profar to focus on one position at…