Rangers Catcher Chirinos Suffers Torn Forearm, Will be Placed on DL

Holaday will apparently be the Rangers' starting catcher for the accountable future, with Robinson Chirinos branch to the DL with a torn appropriate forearm.

Chirinos was diagnosed with a torn appropriate acquaint afterwards Saturday's game, and he will be placed on the DL, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This is a big draft for the Rangers, as the top catcher on the abyss blueprint is now Bryan Holaday, who has been on the agenda beneath than two weeks. There is no calendar for his return, but the abrasion is acceptable to amount him most, if not all of the 2016 season. The Rangers could attending to abode the catcher atom via trade, as Holaday is acceptable best ill-fitted for a advancement role.

Chris Gimenez is acceptable to appear off the DL Sunday, but because he was in a walking cossack Monday, he may not be accessible that soon. The Rangers may attending to add a catcher via a trade, but for now, Holaday should alpha four or 5 amateur anniversary week.