Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the A's.

It's been close to a week now since Rios had the stitches removed from his thumb, but his status for a return to the Rangers' lineup remains up in the air. The 33-year-old said last week that he wants to wait until the incision fully heals before returning to action, and would not commit to playing again this season.

Rios (thumb) indicated he wants his incision to fully heal before he rejoins the lineup, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Rios wouldn't commit to a return this season, though a lot of that will be determined once his thumb gets re-evaluated.

Rios (thumb) is out of the Rangers' lineup again Saturday.

Rios will miss an eighth straight start Saturday and it's uncertain whether he'll be available in any capacity for Sunday's series finale. The sutures were removed from Rios' thumb Friday, but the team has yet to elaborate on the results of his re-evaluation.

Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.

The thumb infection has already cost Rios six starts, and he'll sit again Friday as Michael Choice mans right field for Texas. Rios was to be re-evaluated after having his sutures removed Friday, and if he checks out OK, he could be cleared for action in short order.

Rios (thumb) was scheduled to have his sutures removed and will be re-evaluated, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Rios could presumably be cleared to game action if his infection has healed.

Rios will miss at least a week due to an infection in his bruised thumb, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Ryan Rua and Michael Choice will see at-bats in the corner outfield spots as a result.

Rios went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday in a 4-3 loss to the Royals.

Rios has been hampered by thumb and ankle injuries, leading to month where he slashed just .169/.188/.253, bringing his season average down from .300 to .279 since August 1.

Rios (thumb) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Rangers VP of Comm. John Blake reports.

Rios missed the last couple games with a sore thumb, but it appears he is feeling good enough to return to action Friday. Rios will man right field and bat third against Astros starter Brett Oberholtzer.

Rios is out of the lineup Thursday against the Astros.

Rios seemed poised to return to action Thursday after manager Ron Washington said the outfielder would play through a badly-injured thumb, but upon further review, the team determined additional rest was the best course of action. With the Rangers having little to play for at this point and one year remaining on his contract, Rios could be subjected to more frequent days off in the season's final month.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said that Rios (thumb) will continue to play through his injury, the Associated Press reports.

While the expectation is that Rios will be available, the Rangers' record and that he's under contract for 2015 could lead the club to take a very cautious approach with his playing time throughout September. Even if he collects regular starts as the primary right fielder, it remains to be seen if he can drive the ball effectively while playing with the ailment.

Rios (thumb) is out of the lineup Wednesday in Seattle, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

On Wednesday, Rios is slated for an evaluation of his injured thumb, which cropped up a week ago. While he hasn't missed any time since Aug. 19, he's continued to produce at the plate, batting .227 (5-for-22) with four doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored over the last six games. In his stead, Jim Addduci is covering right field and batting fifth in the order.

Rios will have his bothersome right thumb reevaluated Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.

Rios was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Mariners, raising concern that the outfielder may have suffered the injury at some point during the contest. He was seen wearing heavy wrapping on his thumb in the clubhouse afterward, putting his status in question for Wednesday. Rios was previously scratched from a start last week due to a bruise on the same thumb.

Rios (thumb) is back in the lineup Wednesday, starting in right field and batting third in the order.

Scratched from Tuesday's contest due to a right thumb bruise, Rios came on later in the game to pinch-hit, striking out in his lone at-bat. The thumb had been bothering Rios for the last few days, but it appears one night off was all he needed for the condition to improve.

Rios was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a bruised right thumb, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This is the first word of any sort of thumb injury to Rios, but the issue has reportedly been lingering for several days now. Consider him day-to-day until the team provides additional information. Jim Adduci will occupy left field in his absence.

Rios (ankle) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

An MRI was ordered after Rios aggravated an ankle injury during Sunday's game, and while the results were never formally disclosed, it's clear nothing too serious was found. He was able to pinch hit in Tuesday's game and will return to the lineup Wednesday to take on right-hander Chris Archer. However, Rios will serve as the designated hitter in his return, suggesting he's still not quite at 100 percent.

Rios (ankle) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

Rios underwent an exam on his right ankle Monday, but the results have yet to be revealed. Sitting for the fourth time in five contests, he'll hand over right field to Shin-Soo Choo, while J.P. Arencibia slots in as the DH.

Rios (ankle) could be back in the lineup as early as Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Rios underwent an MRI on his right ankle Monday night, but the results apparently show nothing more serious than the presumed sprain. There's a chance manager Ron Washington could still give him a precautionary day of rest Tuesday, but it appears the outfielder is in line for a return at some point early this week.

Rios will undergo an examination on his injured ankle Monday evening, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

After sitting out two games, Rios attempted to play Sunday but aggravated his ailing right ankle. The upcoming evaluation should shed light on his stay on the pine, including if a DL stint is required. In his place, Shin-Soo Choo is covering right field, J.P Arencibia hits in the three-hole.

Rios left the game after aggravating a right ankle injury Sunday and will be reevaluated Monday, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Rios has been dealing with an ankle injury since late July, but was in the lineup until Friday, when he aggravated the ankle issue. He attempted to play Sunday, but appears to have suffered another setback. He is officially listed as day-to-day, but his situation should be clarified after he is reevaluated Monday.

Rios (ankle) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Rios missed the previous two games because of an aggravated right ankle injury, but appears healthy enough to return to the lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Astros. He will bat in the three hole for the Rangers on Sunday.