Salty is starting to look comfortable at the plate, hitting safely in five of his last six games while doubling four times with five RBIs in that span. He'll likely see a bit of a drop in playing time though, as Gerald Laird was activated from the disabled list on Saturday and Chris Davis is red-hot at the plate, blocking any potential playing time for Salty at first base.

In his last two games, Salty's gone 4-for-7 with three two-baggers and three runs scored. Still, the third-year backstop retains minimal fantasy value until he improves considerably on his paltry .228 average.

Salty rejoins starting lineup ... [...]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia will probably return on Monday, according to the AP. He is recovering from a groin strain and more recently from the flu.Taylor Teagarden will likely be sent down once Salty is ready.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia did not work out with the team Thursday at the Metrodome because of the flu, according to the Star-Telegram. The Rangers plan to test his injured groin today to determine if he will need time on the DL.If he lands on the shelf, fantasy owners won't be hurt, as he only has three homers over 146 at-bats, with a dismal .219 average.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia started for the first time since leaving Saturday's game at Baltimore with a right groin strain.Salty has been a disappointment for fantasy owners that hoped to see similar power numbers on pace with his previous seasons. There's no reason he should have only three home runs playing in Texas.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia did not start on Monday due to a groin ailment, but could return to the lineup today, according to the Dallas Morning News.He has registered a hit in five of his last six games, but isn't playing up to expectations in the power department, as he hasn't homered since June 3, which is an 18-game drought.

Skipper Ron Washington commented that Jarrod Saltalamacchia's strained groin ailment isn't serious, and he should be available to play Sunday, according to the Star Telegram. Washington said, "He just tweaked his groin a little bit and we didn’t want to take a chance with him in the box, especially with the torque you’ve got to have to swing the bat. All we needed was for him to take a swing at something and make it worse than what it is."Max Ramirez replaced him on Saturday night, and would start Sunday if Saltalamacchia ultimately cannot go.

Salty fine, could play Sunday ... [...]

Salty leaves with groin strain ... [...]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia was removed from the Rangers game on Saturday after a sixth inning at-bat during which he strained his groin, according to the Star Telegram.The team is putting on a brave face saying that this is nothing more than a day-to-day type injury, but only time will tell. Max Ramirez figures to start in Jarrod's place on Sunday after entering the game on Saturday night.

Salty leaves with undisclosed injury ... [...]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia was removed from the Rangers game on Saturday after a sixth inning at-bat, according to the Star Telegram.We will update you on his condition as soon as the information becomes available.