October 6, 2008, 2:50 pm est

News: The Rangers activated RHP Eric Hurley, RHP Doug Mathis, OF David Murphy and LHP C.J. Wilson from the 15-day DL.

Analysis: Mathis' season ended early due to right shoulder inflammation. Consider him nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men on Draft Day 2009. He could get some spot starts again, but he cannot be trusted

September 5, 2008, 8:20 pm est

Doug Mathis will undergo season-ending surgery to remove an inflamed bursa sac in his right shoulder. Mathis has been sidelined for nearly three months. He should be ready by spring training of next year.Source: Rangers.mlb.com

September 5, 2008, 5:55 pm est

Doug Mathis will undergo right shoulder surgery to have his bursa sac removed according to the Star-Telegram. He should begin throwing again in two months.Mathis had made four starts for the big league club, but was very ineffective. He ends his season with a 6.85 ERA nad a 2.28 WHIP.

September 3, 2008, 2:05 pm est

Rangers voided the option of RHP Doug Mathis to Triple-A Oklahoma and placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 11, with right shoulder inflammation. Mathis had been on the DL with the same problem since June 20 when the Rangers activated him and optioned him to Triple-A on Aug. 12. With this move, the team acknowledges that he was still injured at that time and guarantees him the major league salary and service time he should have earned.

August 12, 2008, 2:20 pm est

News: The Rangers recalled pitcher Doug Mathis (shoulder) from the 15-day DL and his rehab assignment, but they optioned him back to the minor leagues.

Analysis: Mathis is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now

Status: D.L.. Out for rest of season
Doug Mathis will undergo season-ending surgery to remove an inflamed bursa sac in his right shoulder. Mathis has been sidelined for nearly three months. He should be ready by spring training of next year.