Shortstop Jurickson Profar did not play against Kansas City, and the Rangers are uncertain as to when he will play in consecutive games for the first time this spring.

"As much as he wants to right now, I think it's prudent for us to be conservative," manager Jeff Banister said.

Profar did not play the field the last two years because of a torn muscle in the right shoulder. He has thrown well this spring but is going through the same re-acclimation process as regulars Prince Fielder, Mitch Moreland and Shin-Soo Choo did last year when returning from surgeries.

BRIEFLY: OF Shin-Soo Choo, who missed nearly a week with back stiffness, returned to the lineup without issue for three at-bats in Scottsdale.

Manager Jeff Banister indicated it is time for the first substantial roster reductions. Regulars will begin receiving more playing time, eliminating opportunities for younger players.

Outfield prospect Jairo Beras had a single in three at-bats and a fielding error during Nicaragua's 11-0 loss to Mexico in a World Baseball Classic qualifier on Friday night. Beras reached base five times in eight plate appearances in the first two games.