Heim went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Heim delivered a two-run single in the third inning, tying the game at three runs apiece. Despite the loss, it was an encouraging night for the Rangers, who watched Heim and Adolis Garcia (two hits, home run, three RBI) make contributions at the plate. Both lineup stalwarts have been slumping. Heim entered the game with a .100 average (3-for-30) over the last nine games, while Garcia batted .143 (5-for-35) over the same stretch.

Heim is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Heim caught each of the first three games of the series, so he'll get a breather for the afternoon finale. Andrew Knizner will do the catching as the Rangers try to finish off the sweep.

Heim is not in the starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Heim will get a day off after he went 0-for-4 in Friday's 9-1 loss. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus Baltimore.

Heim went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Heim, who was scratched from Tuesday's game with neck stiffness, returned to the starting lineup Wednesday. The catcher's bat is hot right now; he's hit safely in four of the last five games, including three multi-hit efforts, going 9-for-21 (.429) with a home run and two RBI.

Heim (neck) will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Neck stiffness caused Heim to be scratched from Texas' lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest, but he seems to be feeling well enough to return behind the plate Wednesday. The 29-year-old has slashed .360/.346/.600 with a homer and three RBI since the beginning of July.

Heim was scratched from the Rangers' lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Angels due to neck stiffness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heim was scheduled to serve as Texas' designated hitter Tuesday, but his neck will force him to sit down for at least one game. Adolis Garcia will instead operate as the DH, while Derek Hill will start in right field and bat ninth.

Heim went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI and three total runs scored in Sunday's 13-2 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Heim tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth inning before adding a solo shot in the sixth. The catcher has gone 15-for-41 (.366) with two homers, four RBI and eight runs scored over his last 12 contests. For the season, he's up to eight homers, 36 RBI, 31 runs scored, one stolen base and a .247/.294/.367 slash line across 296 plate appearances in a starting role.

Heim is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

It's an afternoon game Thursday after Heim had caught each of the first two games of the series, so he will begin this one on the bench. Andrew Knizner will be behind the dish for the Rangers.

Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Heim has a .163/.265/.233 slash line in his past 13 games and will sit for Sunday's series finale. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Heim will get a break after starting the last four games for the Rangers, during which he went 6-for-14 with a solo home run. Andrew Knizner will take over catching duties and bat eighth.