Many fans hoped that the Texas Rangers would have young utility man, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, behind the plate come Opening Day. All signs that Texas views Kiner-Falefa as the catcher of the future for the club after transitioning from a predominantly infield role in his early professional career. Even though he may be the future, he may not be the present for the club though.
Expectations are at this point, that Jeff Mathis will be the everyday catcher for the Texas Rangers come Opening Day. Take a look at MLB.com and their Rangers depth chart and Mathis is listed first with IKF backing him up followed by Jose Trevino in the third spot.