Nomar Mazara

Nomar Mazara (thumb) was not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Mazara has been dealing with an oblique issue throughout September, though a thumb issue is what has kept him out of the lineup for the last two days. Shin-Soo Choo starts in right field in his absence.

Nomar Mazara went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Mazara has gone 6-for-23 in limited action in September while dealing with a lingering oblique issue. He is slashing .268/.318/.469 with 19 home runs, 66 RBI, 69 runs scored and four stolen bases in 469 plate appearances this season.

Nomar Mazara went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Mazara crushed a solo shot off Hector Rendon in the seventh inning, giving him a total of 18 long balls on the season. He has been starting infrequently over the last two weeks while dealing with a lingering oblique issue. Mazara is slashing .270/.318/.466 with 18 home runs, 65 RBI and 68 runs scored in 462 plate appearances this season.

Nomar Mazara went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday’s 10-9 win over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Mazara returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing the last eight days due to a strained left oblique muscle. He is slashing .268/.318/.461 with 17 home runs, 64 RBI, 67 runs scored and four stolen bases in 453 plate appearances this season.

Nomar Mazara (oblique) expects to return during the Rangers' upcoming homestand, which runs Sept. 10th through Sept.15th.

Fantasy Impact

Mazara has missed five straight games with an oblique issue. He could rejoin the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Mazara was taking batting practice Saturday and appears to be nearing his return.