Jeff Mathis C FA Tue 7/23/19 6:16 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis sits for the second straight game Tuesday against Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers knew not to expect much offense from Mathis, but his .424 OPS on the season nevertheless represents a new career low. He'll sit in favor of Tim Federowicz on Tuesday.
Jeff Mathis C FA Mon 7/22/19 6:18 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis will give way to Tim Federowicz behind the dish for Monday's series opener. Across 10 appearances this month, the backstop is slashing .174/.240/.174 with a 56 percent strikeout rate.
Jeff Mathis C FA Sat 7/20/19 4:25 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Chris Woodward has had Mathis and Tim Federowicz alternate turns behind the plate in every game since July 2, making the Texas catching situation a true timeshare. As has been the case throughout his career, Mathis has offered little in the way of offensive production, batting just .157 with two home runs in 171 plate appearances.
Jeff Mathis C FA Wed 7/17/19 4:21 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis will give way to Tim Federowicz for Wednesday's series finale as the two continue to alternate starts behind the dish.
Jeff Mathis C FA Sun 7/14/19 2:24 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis and Tim Federowicz have been alternating turns behind the plate lately, a pattern that will likely continue so long as Isiah Kiner-Falefa (finger) is stuck on the injured list. Over his last 10 games, Mathis has gone 5-for-30 with a home run, three RBI and two runs.
Jeff Mathis C FA Fri 7/12/19 4:23 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis started Thursday's contest and went 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk, but he'll head to the bench for the second game of the series. Tim Federowicz will take over behind the plate and bat ninth for the Rangers.
Jeff Mathis C FA Sun 7/7/19 1:34 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis will receive a routine breather for the day game after working behind the plate for all eight innings of Saturday's 7-4 loss. Tim Federowicz will catch opener Jose Leclerc in the series finale.
Jeff Mathis C FA Fri 7/5/19 5:11 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis is 4-for-30 in his last nine games so he'll head to the bench for Friday's series opener. Tim Federowicz will start behind the dish and bat ninth in his stead.
Jeff Mathis C FA Thu 6/27/19 12:26 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis will get a breather after drawing starts at catcher both of the past two days. Tim Federowicz will check in behind the dish and bat ninth in the series finale.
Jeff Mathis C FA Wed 6/26/19 10:21 PM
Jeff Mathis
C FA
Mathis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Mathis took Matt Boyd deep in the fifth inning to record his second home run of the season. The 36-year-old has maintained significant playing as the Rangers' backstop, but produced little across 143 plate appearances, hitting just .159/.217/.227.