15 Carlos Tocci CF

Tocci went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

This was Tocci's first start in the month of September as the Rangers have been giving Delino DeShields another chance to prove he belongs in center field next season. Tocci, a Rule 5 pick, was never expected to have a big role and will likely play winter ball during the offseason, per T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

Tocci is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

Tocci went 4-for-6 while starting the past two games in center field in place of the injured Delino DeShields Jr. (finger), who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. With DeShields likely staring at a multi-week absence, Tocci could be in store for steady at-bats in the outfield, though he'll give way to Drew Robinson in the series finale.

Tocci went 3-for-3 with two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Angels.

Tocci got the start in center field after Delino DeShields (fractured finger) landed on the disabled list for a third time this season. A Rule 5 selection during the offseason, Tocci has been a little-used fifth outfielder, getting just 35 at-bats during the first half of the season, but has been in the lineup more often since the All-Star break. Tocci is hitting .278 (15-for-54) over 22 games in the second half and is poised to get ample opportunities from here on out. Drew Robinson was recalled after the DeShields transaction and will share center field with Tocci.

Tocci is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The 22-year-old will be replaced in center field by the recently activated Delino DeShields. Tocci produced just a .587 OPS over the past 30 games, so a timeshare in center field could be in place if DeShields is able to stay healthy.

Tocci is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Tocci will head to the bench after starting the last four games in center field. Drew Robinson draws the start and will bat ninth for the Rangers.