Pence (back) is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nick Solak will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against right-hander Ivan Nova. Pence remains day-to-day while slashing an impressive .306/.404/.510 with three home runs, eight RBI and six runs scored in 57 plate appearances this month.

Pence was a late scratch Friday due to lower back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Pence was expected to slot in as the designated hitter and bat fifth Friday night, but it's Nick Solak who will replace Pence. The veteran outfielder will be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Pence went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base Wednesday in the Rangers' 8-7 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Pence brought in three of the Rangers' final four runs on the day, with his ninth-inning base knock scoring Elvis Andrus and ending the game. The 36-year-old has come through with multi-hit efforts in three of his last four starts and is batting .315/.378/.449 since returning in mid-July from a month-long absence due to a groin injury, which once looked like it would derail his surprising All-Star season.

Pence isn't starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence went 1-for-4 in the matinee. Shin-Soo Choo will move to right field with Pence out of the mix.

Pence went 3-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and two walks in Monday's 8-7 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Over the last two days, Pence has gone 6-for-8 and reached base a whopping nine times. He's now sporting a .300/.363/.568 slash line -- giving him a career-high .919 OPS -- with 56 RBI across 303 plate appearances.

Pence went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Pence was batting just .214 in August before Sunday's strong performance but still owns a terrific .919 OPS. He's knocked 36 extra-base hits and scored 52 runs in 297 plate appearances during his bounce back 2019 campaign.

Pence went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pence launched a 439-foot shot to center field in the sixth inning for his 18th home run of the season. The 36-year-old has seen his playing time drop in August as he has started only six of 13 games this month. On the season, Pence is slashing .287/.345/.567 over 287 plate appearances.

Pence is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Shin-Soo Choo gets the start in center field and will lead off against right-hander Adrian Houser. Pence is 6-for-21 in his last five starts with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored. The veteran outfielder is slashing .277/.339/.522 against righties and is getting more time off as of late to help with the development of young outfielders Delino DeShields Jr. and Willie Calhoun.

Pence went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

While he hasn't regained his pre-injury form, Pence is showing signs of life at the plate with two homers in his last four starts. It's not clear how much playing time the 36-year-old will get down the stretch, but his .901 OPS on the season remains the best mark of his career, and his 17 home runs still has him on pace for his first 20-HR campaign since 2014.

Pence is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Pence will get a breather for the day game after a night game while Shin-Soo Choo steps as the Rangers' designated hitter. Given that the Rangers' status as a non-contending team along with Pence's struggles to hit for much power since returning from a groin injury in mid-July, the veteran could be a candidate to see his role downsized over the final two months of the season. He should at least stick in a part-time role for the next few weeks with Joey Gallo (wrist) still sidelined.