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A.J. Pierzynski | Catcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (36) / 12/30/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 235
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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A.J. Pierzynski had a two-run homer and an RBI double against the A's on Monday.
Pierzynski is batting .357 in 15 games this month, though he had driven in just two runs until racking up three RBI tonight. He's hitting .305 with six homers in 177 at-bats for the season, which is pretty good for someone who spent a couple of weeks on the DL. Jun 17 - 11:59 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-3 with his fifth homer of the season in the Rangers' loss to the Indians on Tuesday.

The catcher is as hot as Texas in June right now, as his two-hit game gave him eight multi-hit games in his last 13 contests. He's also got a six-game hitting streak in which he's 10-for-24 (.417), raising his average to .310 in the process. And after hitting 27 homers last season, it's reasonable to expect his power production to pick up in the near future as well.
Jun 11 - 11:12 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Blue Jays.

The 36-year-old backstop has posted a typically stellar batting average (.298) to go with minimal pop (four homers) and no speed (no steals). Since returning from the disabled list on May 21, Pierzynski has hit safely in 13 of 16 games, raising his average from .263.
Jun 10 - 2:27 AM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

Rangers activated C A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day disabled list.

Pierzynski went 1-for-6 with a strikeout in two rehab games with Double-A Frisco and didn't have any issues with his oblique. The 36-year-old backstop returns to a .263/.297/.411 batting line to go along with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games.
May 21 - 8:57 AM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.

Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
May 20 - 2:28 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to play rehab games on Sunday and Monday.

It's not known which minor league affiliate he'll play with, but it should be enough to ensure he'll be activated on Tuesday. The 36-year-old backstop has been sidelined since May 5 with a strained right oblique.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
May 16 - 5:59 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

The Rangers are optimistic that A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) will be ready for activation from the disabled list on May 21, the first day he's eligible.

Pierzynski has begun taking swings off a batting tee without any issues. He's expected to need 2-3 rehab games, possibly beginning an assignment as soon as this weekend. "We'll just see how his progress is," manager Ron Washington said.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
May 14 - 10:04 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

Rangers placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6, with a strained right oblique.

Pierzynski underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and evidently the Rangers didn't like the results. He's hoping to miss only the minimum amount of time, but, given that he came back too soon the first time, the club could play it cautiously and hold him out longer.
May 8 - 11:21 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski underwent an MRI Wednesday on his right oblique muscle.

The results of the exam are not yet known. Pierzynski had been hoping to rejoin the Rangers' lineup following Thursday's off day, but it's sounding like the disabled list is a possibility. An update on his status should be available later Wednesday.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 8 - 6:20 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.

Pierzynski is currently nursing some lingering tightness in his right oblique muscle. The Rangers have a scheduled off-day on Thursday, so the hope is that he'll be ready to go Friday.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 8 - 3:36 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is hoping to return to the lineup on Friday.

Pierzynski was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with tightness in his right oblique muscle. He said the ailment isn't any worse than the one he dealt with last week, though, so he thinks he could be OK to play after Thursday's off day. The Rangers would probably be better off just putting him on the DL, but it appears Pierzynski will avoid it for now.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 7 - 11:44 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with tightness in his right oblique muscle.

It's the same ailment that he dealt with last week. Pierzynski said out just two games with the injury last week, so it's no surprise he aggravated it. The Rangers should update his status after the game, but he might need a DL stint this time. Geovany Soto is getting the start behind the plate Tuesday.
Related: Geovany Soto
May 7 - 7:11 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski is out of the Rangers' lineup on Monday against the Cubs.

It's just a day of rest for the Rangers' backstop, and not related to his recent oblique injury. Pierzynski is batting .263/.297/.411 through his first 101 plate appearances in a Rangers uniform. He'll be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Brewers.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
May 6 - 5:50 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is back in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox.

Pierzynski didn't start Wednesday due to a sore right oblique, but he felt well enough to make a pinch-hit appearance. He was hit by a pitch during the at-bat by former teammate Addison Reed. Anyway, he's good to go Thursday and should be fine moving forward.
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
May 2 - 4:59 PM
A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski is out of the Rangers' starting lineup again on Wednesday night due to a sore right oblique.

Geovany Soto will start behind the plate against the White Sox. Pierzynski is expected to return on Thursday.
Related: Geovany Soto
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
May 1 - 5:55 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Pierzynski
2Geovany Soto
3Robinson Chirinos
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Josh Lindblom
8Colby Lewis
9Neftali Feliz
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Neal Cotts
8Ross Wolf
9Joseph Ortiz
10Kyle McClellan