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Jurickson Profar will not play in 2013 WBC
Jurickson Profar - 2B - Texas Rangers
Feb. 18, 2013 - 9:00 AM ET

According to WEEI's Alex Speier, Jurickson Profar has decided against playing in the World Baseball Classic.

Profar will instead remain in Rangers camp all spring and try to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 19-year-old top prospect was expected to start at second base for Team Netherlands in the 2013 WBC.

Source: WEEI