Mathis is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis will continue splitting time with Sam Huff behind the plate, with Huff receiving the start Sunday. Mathis has a .160/.232/.320 slash line through 21 games this season.

Mathis will start at catcher and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis has served as a clear backup catcher with Texas for most of the season, but the deadline-day deal that sent Robinson Chirinos to the Mets coupled with Jose Trevino's (wrist) move to the injured list has allowed the veteran backstop to rise up the depth chart. He'll be getting his fourth start in seven games, as he and youngster Sam Huff have been alternating turns behind the plate. A career .195 hitter with limited pop, Mathis shouldn't be on the fantasy radar, even in most AL-only leagues.

Mathis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis took Mariners reliever Dan Altavilla deep in the eighth inning to help the Rangers avoid the shutout. The 37-year-old Mathis is hitting .200/.310/.400 with just the one homer, three RBI and four runs scored across 29 plate appearances this year. He seems to be getting the short end of a timeshare with Jose Trevino while Robinson Chirinos (ankle) is unavailable.

Mathis isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis will remain on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games as he may not be the favorite for playing time behind the dish. Jose Trevino will start at catcher Friday and appears to have the slight edge for playing time while Robinson Chirinos (ankle) remains sidelined.

Mathis isn't starting Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis has gone hitless in his last six at-bats, and he'll take a seat once again Thursday. Jose Trevino will handle the catching duties again against the Padres.

Mathis isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis will sit for the second time in the past three games as he appears to be settling into a timeshare at catcher with Robinson Chirinos (ankle) sidelined. Jose Trevino will serve as the catcher Wednesday.

Mathis isn't in the lineup Monday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis had started four of the past five contests with Robinson Chirinos (ankle) on the injured list, but he'll get a day off Monday. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate in Mathis' absence.

Mathis will start at catcher and bat ninth Sunday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis will be making his fourth start in five games and looks poised to continue seeing an uptick in opportunities while Robinson Chirinos (ankle) is on the injured list. Chirinos' absence puts Mathis on the radar in AL-only leagues and mixed leagues that start two catchers, but the real-life value the veteran backstop gives to the Rangers will overwhelmingly come on defense. The 37-year-old is a career .195/.254/.299 hitter over 15-plus seasons in the big leagues.

Mathis went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The stolen base was just Mathis' 12th in 925 career MLB games. He made his fourth start in 14 games, as Robinson Chirinos was given a routine day off. The 37-year-old backstop is 3-for-9 with a triple and an RBI.

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he will likely carry three catchers to start the season, which means Mathis and Jose Trevino could be on the 30-man active roster for Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis and Trevino are competing to be the top backup to Robinson Chirinos, and the loser of that battle may not remain on the active roster when the roster limits are eventually lowered to 26. Trevino is considered to have the better bat, but Mathis has the experience edge.