The Texas Rangers have backed off of right fielder Adolis García, because they want the best for him and the best for the club. The latter has become a large priority, though, as the Rangers have leaned further into meritocracy in an attempt to save their season before it’s too late to do so.

Slumping Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia was out of the starting lineup for the third straight day Sunday when the Rangers closed a series against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.