Pence (back) intends to play this season, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After two straight seasons with below-average batting lines, Pence revamped his swing and hit .297/.358/.552 for the Rangers last season. Injuries limited him to just 83 games, but he certainly still seems to have the talent to help a team in his age-37 season as long as he remains healthy. He's reportedly been talking to several teams, but a return to the Rangers has not been discussed.

Pence (back) confirmed he won't return this season, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been on the shelf since Aug. 27 with a back injury and simply won't have enough time to make it back before the end of the season. The veteran outfielder compiled a .287/.358/.552 slash line with 18 home runs and six steals in 83 games for the Rangers this season and is hoping to continue playing in 2020.

Pence (back) has not yet been cleared to resume baseball activities, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been sidelined with a back injury since Aug. 27, and with a little over a week remaining in the regular season, it doesn't appear as though he'll be back in 2019. Willie Calhoun should continue to benefit from Pence's absence.

Pence (back) said he isn't sure if he'll return this season, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been sidelined since Aug. 22 due to back issues, and it doesn't sound like a return before the end of the season is guaranteed. The veteran said he would like to continue playing in 2020 -- even if he doesn't return this year -- though he wants to get back to full health first.

Pence (back) will not join the Rangers for their four-game series in Baltimore, which begins Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been on the shelf since Aug. 22 due to back issues and has yet to resume baseball activities, suggesting a return isn't imminent. If and when the veteran does rejoin the Rangers, he'll likely find himself in a bench role as the team looks to give Willie Calhoun and Nomar Mazara (oblique) as many at-bats as possible down the stretch.

Pence (back) had an injection in Texas and will likely rejoin his teammates Thursday when the Rangers kick off a series in Baltimore, Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old Pence has been resurgent this year, but the Rangers shouldn't be allocating him too many plate appearances when he returns. The team is crowded in the outfield and should give as many at-bats as possible to Willie Calhoun and Nomar Mazara.

Pence (hamstring) has not yet resumed baseball activities, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence, who has not played since Aug. 22, is not close to returning. His absence will provide more opportunities for Willie Calhoun, whom the Rangers want to see play regularly over the final month of the season.

Pence was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The assignment was made retroactive to Saturday, so Pence could return as soon as next Tuesday if he's healthy enough to do so. Nick Solak has been serving as the designated hitter in his absence. Isiah Kiner-Falefa was recalled to take Pence's place on the roster.

Pence (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Pence sits for the fourth straight game after being scratched due to back tightness Friday. Nick Solak will be the designated hitter in his absence, with Shin-Soo Choo starting in right field.

Pence (back) will not play Sunday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence was scratched from Friday's game and sat out Saturday. With an off day coming Monday, the Rangers will give Pence a full four days to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Angels.