Mathis is fully recovered from a pulled left hamstring, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

General manager Jon Daniels noted that Mathis lacks the ability to test the leg under normal conditions. He is competing for the No. 2 catcher spot behind Robinson Chirinos. Mathis hit .250 with one home run and three strikeouts in 12 plate appearances this spring.

Mathis (hamstring) has been given rehabilitation instructions, but a scheduled re-examination has been put on hold, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis and fellow backstop Jose Trevino (finger) are in similar situations. They will rehab their injuries while MLB is suspended, then be examined once normal baseball activity resumes, which could happen in May. They are competing for the No. 2 catcher role behind starter Robinson Chirinos.

Mathis is currently dealing with a pulled hamstring, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran catcher's status is currently questionable and a clearer timeline for his recovery should be available in the coming days. Mathis missed the closing stretch of the 2019 season with a back strain but was fully healthy heading into spring training. With Jose Trevino (finger) also battling an injury, Isiah Kinder-Falefa could experience an uptick in playing time until the Rangers' catching depth returns to full strength.

Mathis (back) is starting behind the plate in Friday's Cactus League game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis missed the closing stretch of 2019 with a back injury, but it won't impact his status for the upcoming season. The 36-year-old had a .158/.209/.224 slash line with two home runs in 88 games last season and is competing for the backup catching job with Jose Trevino.

Mathis (back) has been shut down for the season, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This should not come as a shock since Mathis hadn't played since Sept. 14. He was hoping to get into a lineup at some point before the end of the season, but the back injury never improved to the point where he could play. The 36-year-old backstop, who is under contract for one more season, started 76 games and played in 88 overall for the Rangers this year, the most starts and games played since 2011, when he was with the Angels. The Rangers may cut back on his playing time in 2020, but first they need to evaluate Jose Trevino and determine if he's ready for the No. 1 job.

Mathis (back) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Unsurprisingly, Mathis will be held out of the lineup for Friday's matchup due to a lower-back strain. The Rangers have yet to reveal an updated timeline, though he's expected to remain out through the weekend.

Mathis isn't expected to be available for at least the next four or five days while he manages a strained lower back, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury will prevent Mathis from appearing in either of the Rangers' two games in Houston to begin the week, though he could be ready to play during the team's weekend series in Oakland. Mathis had already noticed a downsized role in recent weeks, and the injury should only further entrench Jose Trevino as the Rangers' top backstop.

Mathis (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis sits the day after leaving Saturday's game with a lower-back strain. It's not entirely clear whether his absence is injury-related, as he's fallen behind Jose Trevino (who starts behind the plate Sunday) on the depth chart.

Mathis left Saturday's game against Oakland with a lower-back strain.

EDGE Analysis

The injury doesn't appear to be too serious, as Mathis is considered day-to-day. Isiah Kiner-Falefa looks to be the backup to Jose Trevino behind the plate if Mathis misses an extended period, though he hasn't started at the position since early June.

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

EDGE Analysis

Though he'll enter the lineup for the series finale, Mathis seems to have slipped behind Jose Trevino in the pecking order for playing time at catcher. Trevino drew three of the past four starts behind the dish before getting Sunday off.