Chirinos is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos is just getting a routine breather for the day game after he caught Tuesday night in the Rangers' 4-1 loss. Jose Trevino will check in behind the dish for his first start of 2020.

Chirinos isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos battled an ankle injury at the end of summer camp, and he'll sit Saturday following Friday's night game, likely to protect his long-term health. Jeff Mathis will serve as the starting catcher, batting ninth.

Chirinos (ankle) will catch and bat seventh in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Rockies, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos has been dealing with a minor ankle issue for over a week following a home-plate collision in an intrasquad game. The lost practice time could affect his workload early in the season, but he should be able to make the Opening Day roster provided he checks out fine following Tuesday's contest.

Chirinos (ankle) said he expects to catch in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Rockies, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Chirinos' prediction comes to pass and his right ankle responds well to catching, he'll likely be behind the plate when the Rangers open their season Friday verus Colorado. Chirinos missed just under a week worth of workouts before he took four at-bats and caught an inning in Sunday's intrasquad game.

Chirinos (ankle) caught one inning and had four at-bats in Sunday's intrasquad game, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While seeing Chirinos participate in the game is an encouraging sign, he's not out of the woods in terms of being available for Friday's season opener against Colorado. Texas manager Chris Woodward talked about Chirinos and Willie Calhoun (hip), who also took part in Sunday's game. "They are better off than I anticipated," the manager said. "I'm not sure they'll be ready for Opening Day or we would want them ready for Opening Day. But whether it is Opening Day, the second day or the third day, as long as they are ready within the first seven games, we will probably keep them on the roster." While Jeff Mathis provides a wealth of MLB experience, Woodward said earlier in camp he may roll with Jose Trevino as the top backup if Chirinos is unable to open the season.

Chirinos (ankle) served as the catcher for Nick Goody during live batting practice Sunday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop's status for Opening Day has been in doubt since suffering the ankle injury early last week, but he appears to be progressing toward his return. Chirinos is poised to be the Rangers' primary starting catcher this season, though Jeff Mathis would likely step in should he not be ready for Friday's season opener against Colorado.

Manager Chris Woodward said Tuesday that Chirinos (ankle) is feeling better but may not be ready for Opening Day, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old suffered the ankle injury in a collision at home plate during Monday's intrasquad game, though the subsequent imaging he underwent came back negative. Chirinos has just over a week to get healthy before the July 24 season opener against the Rockies, otherwise Jeff Mathis is in line for increased work behind the plate.

Images taken on Chirinos' right ankle came back negative Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos injured his ankle in a home plate collision with Scott Heineman during Monday's intrasquad game. He'll be further evaluated Tuesday with the hope of being cleared in time for the Rangers' upcoming season opener July 24. Jeff Mathis will likely see an uptick in playing time if Chirinos opens the year on the injured list.

Chirinos was injured when Scott Heineman slid into his right ankle on a close force play at home during Monday's intrasquad game, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chirinos was examined by a Rangers trainer before walking gingerly off the field. The exact nature and severity of the veteran catcher's injury are not yet clear. More will be known following his examination.

Chirinos (hamstring) started at designated hitter and went 2-for-2 with an RBI in Monday's spring game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

This was Chirinos' first Cactus League action after dealing with a sore right hamstring. He is scheduled to make his first start behind the plate Friday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.