Mathis was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Wednesday, and he'll remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. Mathis went hitless with five strikeouts in nine at-bats during his time in the majors this year.

Mathis was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis' contract was selected at the beginning of May, and he went 0-for-9 with five strikeouts in three games. Catcher Kevan Smith was acquired from the Rays in a corresponding move and should fill Mathis' depth role going forward.

Mathis had his contract selected by Atlanta on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-yea-roled joined the club on a minor-league deal in late March after being let go by the Phillies, and he'll now receive an opportunity in the majors. Mathis should split time behind the plate with Williams Contreras after Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) and Alex Jackson (hamstring) landed on the injured list.

Mathis agreed Tuesday with Atlanta on a minor-league contract, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis is expected to head to Atlanta's alternate training site to begin the season, waiting on standby in the event the two catchers on the 26-man active roster -- Travis d'Arnaud and Alex Jackson -- are forced to miss time at any point. The 16-year MLB veteran has never made much of an impact with the bat, but he's carved out a long career thanks to his skills as a receiver and game caller.

Mathis was released by the Phillies on Wednesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis was attempting to secure a backup catcher role during spring training with J.T. Realmuto (thumb) sidelined, but his release suggests Realmuto could be ready to go in time for Opening Day. Mathis appeared in 10 Grapefruit League games this spring and hit .207 with a home run, one double, two RBI and 14 strikeouts over 29 at-bats.

Mathis could make the Phillies' roster if J.T. Realmuto (thumb) is forced to miss extended regular season action, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies are hopeful that Realmuto will not miss many -- if any -- regular season games, though his exact timeline remains unclear. His absence would likely leave Andrew Knapp as the starter, but would give Mathis the chance to earn a roster spot as the primary backup. Mathis signed a minor-league deal with the club on Feb. 16 and is a career .194/.253/.300 hitter.

Mathis signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies on Tuesday which will pay him $1.8 million if he earns a big-league job, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis' path to a roster spot would involve him beating out Andrew Knapp for the backup catcher job, unless the Phillies for some reason decide the heavily-used J.T. Realmuto requires two backstops behind him on the depth chart. Mathis has a strong reputation as someone who can call a game and manage a pitching staff, but he offers next to nothing at the plate, hitting .194/.253/.300 over the course of his 16-year big-league career. Not even hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park is likely to salvage a passable performance out of that kind of bat should Mathis wind up with unexpected playing time.

Mathis went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Rangers' 6-1 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis took Brandon Bielak deep to left in the seventh on a full-count fastball to put the Rangers back in front 4-1. The 37-year-old backstop is hitting .161/.221/.355 with three home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored in 24 games this season.

Mathis remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis sits for the second day in a row while Sam Huff picks up another turn behind plate. The two catchers will likely continue to split work over the weekend, when the Rangers conclude their season with a four-game series versus Houston.

Mathis isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Mathis will take a seat once again after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday. Sam Huff will take over behind the plate Tuesday.