ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos could miss the start of the season because of an injured right ankle suffered in an intrasquad game.
Manager Chris Woodward said Tuesday night that Chirinos was better than anticipated a day after getting hurt, but that it was still unclear how long the catcher would be out. The season opener is July 24 at home against Colorado.
"Encouraging to see him walking around. Not a lot of swelling," Woodward said. "I guess we'll take it day by day, but there is a slight chance he may be ready for the start of the season, or maybe down for the beginning of the year.