Evan Carter, the Texas Rangers' promising outfielder, is currently in a development phase that prioritizes at-bats over matchups, particularly against left-handed pitchers. Despite being set to face Los Angeles Angels' lefty José Suarez, Carter was left out of the lineup to focus on increasing his overall at-bat volume. This comes on the heels of a back issue that sidelined him for the latter part of last season, leaving him with a lack of game experience. Manager Bruce Bochy emphasized the need for Carter to accumulate more at-bats to shake off rust, as he has struggled this spring with a poor performance against lefties, leading to concerns about being pigeonholed into a platoon role. With a career slash line against left-handers of just .085/.167/.106/.273, the Rangers are taking a cautious approach to maximize both his performance and health, potentially only playing him against right-handers for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, other Rangers like Joc Pederson and Adolis García are also seeking to find their form this spring.