Jeff Mathis

Jeff Mathis sitting on Sunday for Rangers

Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis is not in the lineup on Sunday in the team's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Mathis is being replaced behind the plate by Tim Federowicz against Astros starter Justin Verlander.

In 166 plate appearances this season, Mathis has a .156 batting average and a .425 OPS.