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ARLINGTON, Texas — Evan Carter never really had a chance to follow up on a remarkable debut that helped the Texas Rangers on their way to a World Series title last year. A slow start turned into a nagging lumbar strain in his back. And now a return this season has been all but ruled out for Carter. The sparkling stats he compiled last postseason are only a memory. Carter was just 2 of 38 in the final 14 games this season before going on the injured list in late May. He says it will be another 10 weeks before he picks up a bat.
