Texas Rangers call up outfielder Delino DeSheilds Junior from the minor leagues

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Josh Clark reports the news the Texas Rangers have called up from their AAA minor league team the Round Rock Express outfielder Delino DeShields Junior and infielder Hanser Alberto to their team. Due to a neck injury to first baseman and designated hitter Prince Fielder and a back injury to outfielder Shin-Soo Choo who have been placed on the 15 day disabled list on Wednesday. The injury to Fielder's neck may need surgery which could place him on the shelf for the remainder of the current baseball season. Choo is expected to return to the team as soon as he is eligible to come off the disabled list according to Rangers general manager Jon Daniels. DeShields was sent to the Express on May 13, 2016 due to a batting average of .217 in 106 at bats. DeShields Junior is the son of former Major League infielder Delino DeSheilds Senior.