Ryan Rua scores run in season debut
by Kevin Black | Wed, Apr 5th 1:34am EDT
Ryan Rua was given the start in left field Tuesday evening against the Cleveland Indians and Carlos Carrasco. Rua failed to record a hit but did reach base on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the second inning. Joey Gallo promptly delivered a two run home run which plated Rua.
Fantasy Impact:
All accounts indicated Delino DeShields and his stellar spring had won the starting gig in left field for the Rangers. However, manager Jeff Bannister has since played Jurickson Profar and Ryan Rua in left field during the first two games of the season. Rua isn't a fantasy stalwart and his competitors have more upside. Profar offers more versatility to garner at bats considering his defensive prowess while Deshields is a burner on the basepaths, provided he can get on base in the first place. If Rua fails to produce in the early going, his playing time could evaporate quickly provided either Profar or DeShields step up as viable alternatives.
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