The Texas Rangers have traded infielder Jurickson Profar to the Oakland A's in a three team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rangers get four minor leaguers and money for the international draft pool while the Rays get two minor league pitchers and a 2019 draft pick.
At one time Profar was one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball signing with the Rangers in 2009 at the age of 16. The Curacao born Profar made his MLB debut with the Rangers at the age of 19 in 2012. Profar was expected to become the Rangers everyday second baseman in 2014 after trading Ian Kinsler to the Detroit Tigers for Prince Fielder. But Profar injured his shoulder and missed two seasons. In 2016 and 2017, Profar was shuttling between the Rangers and Triple-A Round Rock Express.
But in 2018, Profar was one of the Rangers' few bright spots hitting a career best .254 with 20 HR and 77 RBI in 146 games while playing all four infield positions. The trade of Profar is something of a surprise given Adrian Beltre's retirement and the fact he was under the club's control through 2020. But it would appear the Rangers are in full rebuild mode. Profar will most likely continue to move around the infield in Oakland. At 25, Profar is entering the most productive years of his career. The Rangers may come to regret this move for many years to come.
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