Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Thompson had started in each of the past four games, but the latter two starts came against left-handed pitching while the lefty-hitting Kole Calhoun took a seat. Unless the Rangers decide to limit Calhoun's opportunities against right-handed pitching, Thompson looks like he may be limited to a short-side platoon role in the Texas outfield. Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia are locked into everyday roles at the Rangers' other two spots in the outfield.