Thompson pinch ran and stole a base in a 9-8 loss Sunday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson ran for Nathaniel Lowe in the ninth inning and immediately stole a base. It was his eighth theft in as many tries in his 21 games with the Rangers. Combined between the majors and Triple-A, the speedster has swiped 57 bags in 60 attempts through 101 games. He's started 19 of 23 games since joining Texas and should continue to see regular playing time.

Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson had started in each of the past four games, but the latter two starts came against left-handed pitching while the lefty-hitting Kole Calhoun took a seat. Unless the Rangers decide to limit Calhoun's opportunities against right-handed pitching, Thompson looks like he may be limited to a short-side platoon role in the Texas outfield. Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia are locked into everyday roles at the Rangers' other two spots in the outfield.

Thompson went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 7-6 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson's second-inning steal was his fourth in the last eight games and seventh since his contract was selected earlier this month. If he gets on base, Thompson will run. He's posted a .390 OBP over the last 12 contests, but that's fueled largely by a .405 BABIP; Thompson has just three walks over 68 plate appearances (4.6 BB%).

Thompson remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

The righty-hitting Thompson's absence from the lineup for a second straight game in which the Rangers have faced a right-handed pitcher (Sonny Gray) seemingly confirms that he'll move into a short-side platoon role in the wake of the lefty-hitting Kole Calhoun coming off the injured list Sunday. Since making his MLB debut Aug. 4, Thompson has provided five stolen bases in 16 games but has offered little else (.250 average, zero home runs, five RBI and three runs).

Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Since his Aug. 4 call-up from Triple-A Round Rock, Thompson had started in all but one of the Rangers' subsequent 16 games while slashing .250/.304/.269 with five stolen bases, five RBI and two runs. At least against right-handed pitching, the righty-hitting Thompson's run of regular starts looks like it could come to an end, as the Rangers reinstated lefty-hitting corner outfielder Kole Calhoun (heel) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. Calhoun, Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia will likely form Texas' outfield from left to right in most games against right-handed pitching moving forward.

Thompson went 1-for-4 with one steal in Wednesday's 7-2 loss against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson showed off his legs in the second inning as he reached base via a bunt single and then proceeded to steal second base. The speedy outfielder now has four stolen bases for Texas after stealing 49 bases at Triple-A Round Rock this season. Thompson also hit .301 at Triple-A compared to his .238 average in the majors thus far, so it is possible Thompson could provide value in both batting average and stolen bases down the stretch.

Thompson went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson brought Leody Taveras home from third base with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning to provide the game-winning run. He's hit safely and knocked in runs (four) in three straight . The 24-year-old rookie has made a small splash as a base-stealer, having swiped three bags over his first 10 games in the majors, but is having an issue getting on base (one walk, .270 OBP) while striking out too much (39.5 K%).

Thompson isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson started the last seven games and hit .160 with a double, an RBI, three stolen bases and 10 strikeouts. However, he'll get a breather while Josh Smith shifts to left field with Brad Miller entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

Thompson went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and an RBI in a 7-5 loss Tuesday in Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson had an RBI single and stole a base in the fourth and led off the ninth inning with a double. It was a game of firsts for the rookie as he recorded his first double, RBI and multi-hit game in his fifth big-league contest. Since being called up Thursday from Triple-A Round Rock, the 24-year-old has started each game while playing the outfield and hitting eighth or ninth in the lineup.

Thompson will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will get his fourth start in as many games since his call-up from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday after he went 2-for-11 with a pair of stolen bases in the Rangers' previous three contests. With Kole Calhoun (heel) landing on the injured list Thursday, the righty-hitting Thompson looks like he'll have a clear path to regular playing time in the outfield against both right- and left-handed pitching.