Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old started the past four games and will receive a day off in the series finale versus the Astros. Mitch Garver has returned from the injured list but is limited to serving as the designated hitter, so Heim will continue to work as Texas' primary catcher while Sam Huff, who is starting Sunday, operates as the No. 2 option.

With Mitch Garver expected to serve as designated hitter only for the foreseeable future, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Heim is expected to get most of the starts behind the plate.

EDGE Analysis

Garver was activated off the injured list, where he was while recovering from a right forearm strain. He was the DH on Thursday while Heim went 1-for-4 as the starting catcher. It's uncertain when Garver will be cleared to begin a throwing program, which means Heim should get opportunities over the next few games.

Heim is starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Although Mitch Garver (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, he hasn't yet been cleared to resume throwing. Garver will be able to serve as the designated hitter now that he's back on the active roster, but Heim should continue to see plenty of playing time behind the dish while Garver is limited to DH work.

Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Sam Huff will get a turn behind the dish while Heim sits after starting each of the past five games as either a catcher or designated hitter. Heim continued to wield a hot bat in Monday's series opener, with his solo home run in the seventh inning -- his fourth of the season -- helping lead Texas to a 7-4 win.

Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second RBI and run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Heim was involved in the Rangers' six-run first inning, producing a run on a fielder's choice, then provided cushion in the seventh with a solo blast. It was his fourth home run and first in nine contests. He's been unable to sustain a terrific start, hitting .188 (6-for-32) over the last 10 games. With news that Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Heim's days as the primary catcher are numbered.

Heim isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old started in the last three games and should serve as the primary catcher with Mitch Garver (elbow) on the injured list. However, Heim will get a breather while Sam Huff starts behind the dish and bats eighth Wednesday.

Heim started at catcher, batted fourth, and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

With primary backstop Mitch Garver (flexor strain) added to the injured list, Heim ascended to the top of the depth chart at catcher. He's also batted clean up in three of the last four games against righties and lefties. As a backup catcher, Heim received a healthy share of appearances while Rangers manager Chris Woodward often used Garver at designated hitter, but he should now log more frequent playing time as the primary backstop. This will be a test to see if Heim can continue a hot start to the season, which has been fueled by a .351 BABIP.

Heim batted cleanup and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

This marked the second time in three games Heim batted fourth, both times coming against left-handers. He's the team's surprising leader in slugging (.634), but It's unclear if this most recent placement in the order is permanent. It could be the result of a condensed three games in a 30-hour stretch, during which manager Chris Woodward gave others a breather. What is known is that Heim is 7-for-13 with a 1.077 slugging percentage against southpaws to start the season.

Heim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 6-4 win at Philadelphia,

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old started behind the plate and took Ranger Suarez deep during the fourth inning, and he also singled and scored in the sixth. Mitch Garver is clearly operating as Texas' No. 1 catcher, but Heim has still started 10 games with Garver also seeing regular time at designated hitter. Heim has taken advantage of those early opportunities and has a .364/.475/.697 slash line to go with three home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs.

The Rangers activated Heim (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers will temporarily keep three catchers on the active roster with Heim's return, as Texas opted to send reliever Kolby Allard to Triple-A Round Rock rather than demoting No. 3 backstop Sam Huff. Even with Huff in the mix, he's still expected to see most of his usage as a designated hitter or bench bat, so Heim should remain the primary backup to No. 1 catcher Mitch Garver, who starts Sunday's series finale with Atlanta.