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Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus sat out for the second time in seven games Tuesday against the Athletics, but it gave him time to assess his offensive struggles. Since a five-hit performance May 18 against the Tigers, Andrus is batting .171 (18 for 105) in his last 26 games, dropping his average to .241.

"I just need to stay back on the ball," Andrus said, per ESPN, "And use my hands."

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not in lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Andrus will be replaced by Jurickson Profar, who will hit second against Jarrod Parker. With Ian Kinsler back, the team will be able to give Andrus a few more days of rest, as it can rotate middle infielders. Andrus is hitting .241/.294/.287 in 282 at-bats.

The Rangers gave shortstop Elvis Andrus the game off Wednesday against Cleveland, ESPN reports. Jurickson Profar led off and started at short for the Rangers. 

Andrus has struggled over his last five games at the plate. He has gone 4 for 22 (.182) over that stretch with four strikeouts, no extra-base hits and just one RBI. He does have two steals over his last five games and 16 on the year. 

Andrus is batting .254 this year with 22 RBI and 36 runs scored. 

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus broke open a 1-all game with a two-run double in the seventh inning Wednesday against the Red Sox, sending Texas to a 3-2 win. Since May 3, Andrus is batting .279 (34 for 122) in his last 30 games, sending his average from .241 to .261.

Andrus also has a triple, four doubles, nine stolen bases, 10 walks, 12 RBI and 22 runs in his last 30 games. But he has yet to homer in 57 games this season.