Ruggiano will play first base for the first time in his professional career Sunday in the Rangers' spring training game against the White Sox, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has played the outfield for his entire career, but with the signing of Ian Desmond, Ruggiano would not be of much use to the Rangers in that capacity as things currently stand. Only $500,000 of his $1.65 million salary is guaranteed, so if Ruggiano does not prove himself capable at first base, he would likely be left off the Opening Day roster. He has a career .856 OPS against lefties while Mitch Moreland only has a .650 OPS against southpaws for his career, so they could form a dynamic duo at first base for Texas in 2016.