JONAH HEIM NEWS

On bench Monday Heim will sit Monday against Houston.

Impact Heim and Jose Trevino continue to split time fairly evenly behind the plate. Heim's .202/.240/.366 season slash line doesn't make a great case for a larger share of the available starts, though neither does Trevino's .232/.262/.325 performance.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers hold off A's 4-3 to win series, dent Oakland's hopes

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits and two RBIs, Taylor Hearn won his fourth straight start and the Texas Rangers put another dent in Oakland’s playoff hopes, beating the Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits game-winning homer Heim went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer and two RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Athletics. He also drew a walk.

Impact Heim smoked a double off Cole Irvin before bashing a game-winning two-run homer off Andrew Chafin in the eighth inning. The long ball is Heim's first since Aug. 1 and can perhaps put some juice back in the catcher's bat. His average has slid from .227 to .200 since the start of August.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers score five in 8th, come back to nip A's 8-6

Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth to cap a five-run rally, lifting the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics, 8-6, on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Heim isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Heim has gone 0-for-16 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Heim has gone 0-for-16 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts in his last four starts, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Heim will not start Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Heim and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate for six straight games. Trevino takes over there Monday, but Heim should start Tuesday in Arizona if the pattern holds.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Heim will hit the bench Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Heim has started two out of four games since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He's gone 0-for-8 at the plate. Jose Trevino will catch Kolby Allard.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strikes out 8 on 117 pitches, Angels beat Rangers 3-2

Shohei Ohtani allowed two runs, struck out eight and threw a stateside career-high 117 pitches in seven innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Heim returned from the COVID-19 IL on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Taveras homer as Rangers beat Rockies for 3rd straight

Nathaniel Lowe had a home run and an RBI single among his three hits and Leody Taveras homered for the second game in a row as the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from COVID list Heim was reinstated from the COVID-19 list prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Heim's stay on the COVID IL ends after exactly a week. The backstop had established himself as Texas' primary catcher prior to being sidelined, and he figures to continue getting the majority of starts behind the plate during the season's final month. He's set to catch Jordan Lyles and bat seventh Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexy expected to start as Texas hosts Colorado

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Monday and the Rangers are expected to counter with A.J

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García slam for Rangers in 13-2 win to avoid sweep by Astros

Adolis García hit the first grand slam by a Texas batter this season and DJ Peters had a massive homer while driving in three runs in a 13-2 win over Houston

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hearn expected to start as Rangers host the Astros

The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Sunday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Taylor Hearn

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allard expected to start as Texas hosts Houston

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Saturday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby Allard

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odorizzi, Astros to take on Otto, Rangers

The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Glenn Otto

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hentges scheduled to start for Cleveland against Texas

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Thursday and the Rangers plan to give Jordan Lyles the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes' 451-foot homer leads Indians past Rangers 7-2

Franmil Reyes headlined Cleveland's outburst of four solo home runs with a 451-blast into the left field bleachers and the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plesac expected to start for Cleveland against Texas

The Indians will roll out Zach Plesac to the mound Wednesday and the Rangers plan to give Jake Latz the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe's homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3

Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers place Heim on COVID-19 list, adjust rotation The Texas Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim on the COVID-19 injured list before Tuesday night’s game at Cleveland.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers place Heim on COVID-19 list, adjust rotation

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim on the COVID-19 injured list before Tuesday night's game at Cleveland

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to COVID-19 IL Heim (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heim was scratched from the lineup Monday due to health and safety protocols, and now he has been moved off the active roster. It's still not known if the backstop has tested positive for the virus, but he'll be away from the team for at least the next few games in any scenario.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan expected to start for the Indians against the Rangers

The Indians will send Eli Morgan to the mound Tuesday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS