Soto was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Royals, Anthony Andro of FOXSportsSouthwest.com reports.

The report indicates that Soto was scratched from the game due to a non-medical issue, suggesting the catcher is fine on the health front. It seems that for whatever reason, manager Ron Washington was more comfortable with starting Robinson Chirinos behind the plate.

Soto will not start Monday vs. the Rays, the second straight game he's been out of the lineup.

Soto was activated from the DL on Friday, starting the first two games of the Rangers' series with the Astros. However, Robinson Chirinos has since garnered the most recent two starts behind the dish, and it looks like the backstops could be in the midst of a battle for regular at-bats at the position.

Soto (groin) has been activated from the 15-day DL and is back in the starting lineup Friday night against the Astros.

In his return, Soto will bat seventh for the Rangers in a lineup that features J.P. Arencibia as the No. 3 hitter and DH for Texas on Friday.

Soto (groin) expects to begin rehabbing Friday with Triple-A Round Rock, and is on track to return to the Rangers on Aug. 8, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.

Soto is in the midst of his second DL stint of the season, and has only played in three games in 2014 due to injuries. He is one of many Rangers who have not been available or have not delivered for the club this season, but he'll look to finish the final seven-plus weeks on a good note -- if he can stay healthy this time.

Rangers placed C Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain.

Soto lasted just three games on the Rangers' active roster. He missed the first three-and-a-half months of the 2014 season following knee surgery and will now likely be sidelined through mid-August. Robinson Chirinos will again serve as the primary catcher in Texas.

Geovany Soto left Monday's game versus the Yankees due to tightness in his right groin.

Soto pulled up gimpy as he scored a run in the top of the sixth inning. The Rangers should provide an update on their catcher after the game. Robinson Chirinos will be in line for increased playing time if Soto is out for a while.

Rangers activated C Geovany Soto from the 60-day disabled list.

Soto missed the entire first half following March knee surgery, but he's finally ready to make his season debut. He'll split playing time with Robinson Chirinos behind the plate now that he's back to full health.

The Rangers will activate Geovany Soto this weekend, FOX Sports Southwest's Anthony Andro reports.

Soto has been on a rehab assignment since July 4, and his first game action over the weekend will also be his first this season. Soto and Robinson Chirinos will split time behind the dish for the Rangers going forward.

Geovany Soto was arrested Wednesday night and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana under two ounces.

Soto was pulled over for speeding before the marijuana was discovered. He is free on a $500 bail. The Rangers declined to comment on the arrest other than to say they're "aware of the situation." Soto is currently on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from knee surgery.

Geovany Soto (knee) went 0-for-2 and threw out a pair of runners attempting to steal in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

The veteran backstop has missed the entire season after undergoing knee surgery in March, but is finally making tangible progress toward a return. He's expected to rejoin the Rangers immediately following the All-Star break.

Geovany Soto (knee) caught a bullpen session for Nick Tepesch on Sunday and has begun taking live batting practice as he continues to work his way back from March's knee surgery.

As long as he continues to progress, he should be cleared to rejoin the Rangers shortly after the All-Star break. The veteran backstop could be an interesting power option in deeper two-catcher mixed leagues.

Geovany Soto (knee) squatted and caught pitches Friday for the second time in the past three days.

Soto, who had left knee surgery back in March, will try catching for the second straight day on Saturday. He's beginning to make encouraging progress, but the Rangers aren't expecting him back until after the All-Star break.

Rangers placed C Geovany Soto on the 60-day disabled list with a right knee injury.

Soto had surgery last week and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks. J.P. Arencibia will be the team's regular catcher in the meantime.

Geovany Soto underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

Soto had a torn lateral meniscus repaired and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks. J.P. Arencibia figures to carry most of the load behind the plate during his absence, but Robinson Chirinos should receive playing time.

Geovany Soto has been diagnosed with a torn lateral mensicus and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks.

It's already been a rough spring for the Rangers, and here's another punch in the gut. Soto is likely to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair the tear and probably won't be ready to join the active major league roster until sometime in June. J.P. Arencibia and Robinson Chirinos are the Rangers' backup options at catcher.

Geovany Soto will undergo what is being described as a "precautionary" MRI exam on his ailing right knee.

While the Rangers say it's precautionary, any type of knee injury that requires an MRI at this stage of the spring certainly puts his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy. With Robinson Chirinos tearing the cover off the ball this spring, and J.P. Arencibia struggling, the Rangers catching situation could get very interesting in the coming days.

Geovany Soto (foot) hopes to make his Cactus League debut as soon as Saturday.

Soto has been hitting and will catch a live batting practice on Tuesday. The catcher underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left foot two weeks ago but is expected to be ready for the start of the season.

Geovany Soto (foot) has progressed to hitting off a tee.

Soto recently shed his walking boot, at which time he was able to resume cardio workouts, but this is the first report of Soto doing baseball activities. There's still no timetable for his return to games, but the Rangers have said nothing to suggest he still won't be ready for the start of the regular season.

Geovany Soto has had the walking boot on his surgically-repaired left foot removed.

Soto is now allowed to resume cardio workouts, though it's not clear when he'll be ready for baseball activities. He's only a week removed from surgery but is fully expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Geovany Soto underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on left foot on Saturday.

He'll fly back to Arizona on Sunday and report back to Rangers camp on Monday. He's expected to be sidelined for three weeks, but should be fully recovered and ready to go for the beginning of the regular season.