Chirinos started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos was activated from the injured list Monday and given a soft landing at DH while Jose Trevino started at catcher. Once he's deemed ready to catch, Chirinos will be the primary starter behind the plate.

Chirinos (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos was sidelined for two weeks with a sprained right ankle, but he should reclaim his role as the Rangers' primary catcher going forward. The team will keep three catchers on the 28-man roster for now, but Chirinos should presumably see the bulk of the playing time. The 36-year-old hit .129 with two RBI and 10 strikeouts to begin the season.

Chirinos (ankle) is expected to be activated Monday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The return of Chirinos, who hasn't played since Aug. 10, could alter the catching corps if the Rangers decide not to keep three catchers. They would either send Jose Trevino back to the alternate site, since he has minor league options remaining, or potentially let the 37-year-old Jeff Mathis go. The decision ultimately comes down to whether or not the Rangers, 10-17 and losers of eight straight, feel they are still competitive in 2020.

Chirinos was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right ankle Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move was made retroactive to Tuesday, so Chirinos could return as soon as next Friday, though it's not yet clear whether or not he's expected to do so. Jose Trevino was recalled in a corresponding move and will back up Jeff Mathis, who starts behind the plate Friday.

Chirinos is not playing Wednesday against the Mariners due to a sore left ankle, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why Chirinos is sitting for a second straight game, with Jeff Mathis starting in his place. The backstop should be considered day-to-day entering Thursday's day off.

Chirinos is not starting Wednesday against the Mariners, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos will head to the bench for the third time in four games as Jeff Mathis picks up another start in his stead. The backstop is 4-for-31 with a double and two RBI through 11 games this season

Chirinos isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos went 1-for-3 in Monday's contest, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jeff Mathis will start behind the dish, batting ninth.

Chirinos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos is getting a routine day off after starting behind the plate in the first two games of the series and going 0-for-5 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored. Jeff Mathis will step in as the Rangers' catcher, working in a battery with Lance Lynn.

Chirinos is not starting Thursday against the Athletics, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos heads to the bench for Thursday's series finale after starting the past two games, going 0-for-7 with a run scored and a 1:2 BB:K. Jeff Mathis is starting behind the dish in his stead.

Chirinos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

He's just getting a routine breather after starting the previous two games of the series behind the plate. Jeff Mathis will catch for the Rangers on Sunday, working in a battery with left-hander Kolby Allard.