Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez (ankle) is in the Rangers' lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez (ankle) is in the lineup, batting sixth on Thursday.

What It Means:

Gomes has made just one pinch-hit appearance since September 9 due to an ankle injury. The veteran outfielder is ready to return as he is getting the start in centerfield, shifting Delino DeShields to left and sending Nomar Mazara to the bench on Thursday.

The Rangers own a low implied run total of 3.92 versus the Seattle Mariners and James Paxton, making their hitters a risky play on Thursday.