Jeff Mathis

Jeff Mathis starting on Friday for Texas

Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis is in the lineup on Friday in the team's game against the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Mathis is getting the nod behind the plate while batting ninth in the order against Twins starter Jake Odorizzi.

In 209 plate appearances this season, Mathis has a .165 batting average and a .452 OPS.