Catcher Mitch Garver has been activated from the injured list, the Texas Rangers announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned outfielder Bubba Thompson to AAA Round Rock.
Garver’s return today was more or less expected, as he has spent the last week and a half on a rehab assignment with Round Rock, splitting time between catching and DHing. It appears likely that Jonah Heim will still get the majority of the playing time behind the plate, with Garver being a semi-regular DH and backing up Heim.
Thompson being sent down means the Rangers have three catchers currently, with Sandy Leon, who came up when Garver hit the injured list in April, still on the 26 man roster.