T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that the Rangers have placed catcher Yorvit Torrealba on release waivers.

Torrealba was designated for assignment last week. The Rangers were unable to find a trade for him, so he will be given his outright release if he isn't claimed. The 34-year-old backstop is hitting just .236/.302/.342 with three homers and a .643 OPS in 49 games played this season.

Rangers designated C Yorvit Torrealba for assignment.

An expected move following the acquisition of Geovany Soto. Torrealba, 34, is hitting just .236/.302/.342 with three homers and a .643 OPS in 49 games played this season. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reported Tuesday that the Nationals are expected to have interest.

According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, the Nationals and Rangers are expected to discuss Yorvit Torrealba on Tuesday.

Torrealba is expected to be designated for assignment by the Rangers on Tuesday following the acquisition of Geovany Soto from the Cubs. The 12-year veteran hit just .236/.302/.342 with three homers and 12 RBI in 49 games for the Rangers this season, but could bring solid defense and veteran leadership to the catcher-starved Nationals.

Rangers activated C Yorvit Torrealba from the restricted list.

As expected, Torrealba will return as the backup to Mike Napoli. He missed the last three games on the paternity leave/restricted list.

Yorvit Torrealba is expected to be activated from the restricted list Saturday.

It was largely a procedural move, as Torrealba used up his allotted time on the paternity leave list. Luis Martinez will be optioned to the minors once he's activated.

Yorvit Torrealba will not be activated from the paternity leave list Friday.

Torrealba left the team earlier this week to be with his wife, who gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday. However, his flight will not land until close to gametime on Friday. The Rangers will have him on the restricted list for Friday's game, but he should be back Saturday.

Yorvit Torrealba will miss Texas' two-game set against the A's starting Tuesday to be with his wife, who is expecting a baby.

Torrealba will likely be placed on the paternity leave list to open a roster spot. Fortunately for the Rangers, Mike Napoli, who left Friday's game with a bruised quad and hasn't played since, is expected to return on Tuesday. "(Napoli) showed me (Saturday) that if I needed him in an emergency he could go," Rangers mananger Ron Washington said.

Yorvit Torrealba (head) is back in Monday's lineup against the Royals.

Torrealba hasn't played since being hit in the face by Albert Pujols' backswing on Friday, but he has passed all concussion tests. Mike Napoli will take a seat Monday.

Yorvit Torrealba (head) felt fine after Friday's game and passed all concussion tests.

Torrealba was hit in the face by Albert Pujols' backswing in the first inning of Friday's game. He stayed in at first, but the Rangers decided to pull him following a lengthy rain delay. The good news is that it doesn't appear to be anything serious.

Yorvit Torrealba went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners.

Tonight was just Torrealba's third start in six games, while he's hitting a rough .111/.200/.111. Despite his solid 2011 (.273/.306/.399), he's not worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.

Yorvit Torrealba (back) could return to the Rangers' lineup Thursday.

Torrealba hasn't played since Sunday due to a stiff back, but he took some swings Monday and planned to go through a full workout Tuesday. The Rangers have a scheduled off-day on Wednesday, so he should be back to 100 percent soon enough.

Yorvit Torrealba (back) is not playing in Monday's game.

Torrealba was scratched Sunday due to a stiff back. He felt better when he returned to the Rangers' spring training complex on Monday morning, but team trainers advised him to simply work out. The veteran catcher is aiming to return to action Tuesday.

Yorvit Torrealba was absent from Rangers' camp on Thursday due to illness.

Torrealba should be back to normal within the next couple of days. The 33-year-old backstop batted .273/.306/.399 with seven homers, 37 RBI and a .705 OPS over 113 games last season.

Yorvit Torrealba issued a statement Monday apologizing for attacking an umpire in the Venezuelan Winter League last week.

The statement read in full: "I wanted to express my sincere apologies to all parties for my actions during the Venezuelan Winter League game on Friday. I have extended an apology to the Rangers organization as well. I am embarrassed for my conduct, and personally relayed that feeling to the umpire after that night's game. On the field, I strive to be an example for children, especially those in my native Venezuela, and I regret my actions. I understand the reactions to the incident and will make every effort to set a positive example in the future." Torrealba was suspended for 66 games by the Venezuelan Winter League, but it's not clear if he'll be handed a punishment by the Rangers.

Yorvit Torrealba has been suspended 66 games by the Venezuelan Winter League for attacking an umpire.

Torrelaba shoved home plate ump Dario Rivero Jr. in the face Friday after striking out. The full VWL schedule lasts 66 games, meaning the 33-year-old catcher is done for this season and won't be invited back next winter either. It's not yet known whether the Rangers plan to issue further discipline.

Yorvit Torrealba attacked home plate umpire Dario Rivero, Jr. during a game Friday afternoon in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Torrealba gave a shove to Rivero's face after striking out. The Rangers were made aware of the incident Friday evening and plan to investigate. "[We're] aware, but we haven't gotten much info yet," said Rangers general manager. "We will look into it." It's not clear what sort of punishment Torrealba could receive, either from the Venezuelan Winter League or the Rangers.

Yorvit Torrealba will likely start behind the plate in Game 3 of the World Series against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Mike Napoli has caught the first two games of the series, but he'll likely slide over to first base while Michael Young serves as the designated hitter. Torrealba is 3-for-14 (.308) with one double so far this postseason.

Yorvit Torrealba went 3-for-3 in a losing effort in Tuesday's Game 3 ALCS contest.

It was his first appearance of the playoffs, as Mike Napoli shifted to DH, Michael Young moved to first base, and the struggling Mitch Moreland took a seat. Torrealba is a good bet to resurface during this series. He has never faced Game 4 starter Rick Porcello.

Yorvit Torrealba returned to action on Sunday September 25.

Yorvit Torrealba produced a rare offensive explosion Sunday, launching a solo shot and a grand slam in a win over the Mariners.

The backup catcher had the solo blast in the sixth and then followed it up with the grand slam just one inning later. He had two of four Rangers homers on the day, as Ian Kinsler and Adrian Beltre also went deep. Torrealba now has seven bombs of the year to go along with a .276 batting mark.