Aug 18, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Yu Darvish and Jurickson Profar were once young and vibrant stars together on the Texas Rangers.
Darvish, a top international free agent signee from Japan in 2012 and Profar, baseball’s consensus top prospect that same year, were expected to form a core of winning baseball in Arlington for years to come.
The Texas Rangers had just come off back-to-back AL pennants in 2010 and 2011, with the anticipation of more success on the way.