The Rangers recalled Taveras from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
With Eli White (wrist) landing on the 15-day injured list and set to undergo surgery Tuesday, Taveras will move up to the big club to give the Rangers some added depth in the outfield. The 23-year-old will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's series opener with the Astros, and he could handle a near-everyday role until the Rangers get one of Mitch Garver or Steele Walker back from the COVID-19-related IL.