OAKLAND -- Adrian Beltre's left hamstring injury is allowing the Rangers to get an extended look at Jurickson Profar playing third base and get the answer to a pressing question.
The Rangers need to know by the end of the season if Profar can be an everyday third baseman at the Major League level.
"I think Jurickson is playing well at third base," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "He is showing some ability to play there. We like what we have seen, he is getting more comfortable on a daily basis playing third base.