5 Ian Kinsler, 2B

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler received three stitches on the left side of his chin after absorbing a collision at the plate.

He cut his chin on the mask of catcher John Jaso and had blood all over his uniform. He was stitched up and examined for any signs of a concussion by team doctors between innings. Kinsler remained in the game and finished 1 for 3 with a run scored in a 6-2 win. He is hitting .294 with seven homers and 22 RBI.

The Rangers activated second baseman Ian Kinsler off the disabled list Saturday and started him against the Blue Jays, MLB.com reports. 

Texas optioned Leury Garcia back to the minors with Jurickson Profar remaining on the roster. Kinsler went 0 for 8 in two rehab games with Double-A Frisco. He returned to bat leadoff with Profar on the bench. 

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler began his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday night with Double-A Frisco.

Kinsler finished 0 for 4 with two strikeouts. He has been since May 18 with a right intercostal strain and is hopeful of rejoining the Rangers as early as Sunday.

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler went through a full workout Wednesday, including batting practice, and is hoping to return to the Texas lineup as early as Sunday, ESPN reports. 

Kinsler could begin a three-game rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Frisco. Out since May 18 with a right intercostal strain, Kinsler believes he's ready to play. 

"I haven't had anything physically telling my I'm not," Kinsler said. "I'm going to continue to push."

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler took batting practice Wednesday, FOX Sports reports. Kinsler would like to begin a rehab assignment Thursday. 

The Rangers have not said where that rehab assignment will take place. Kinsler, who is on the disabled list with an intercostal injury since May 18, doesn't have a projected timetable to return.