Jonathan Lucroy

Jonathan Lucroy not in the Rangers lineup against the Angels on Thursday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will get the day off on Thursday as the Rangers travel to take on the Los Angels Angels.

What It Means:

It's just a day of rest for Lucroy, and Robinson Chirinos will take his place behind the plate while batting eighth against right-hander Ricky Nolasco.

Chirinos is coming off of a 2016 campaign that saw him slash .236/.309/.488 with a .337 wOBA and .252 isolated slugging in 140 plate appearances against right-handed pitchers.