Jonah Heim Injury Update: Health status and latest recovery timeline for Rangers slugger on IL 

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim has been placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 27. The slugger had to leave Wednesday's game early with wrist soreness. After undergoing testing, it was revealed that Heim is dealing with a left wrist tendon strain.

The plan is to rest Heim for two or three weeks and see how he feels. However, he could undergo a season-ending surgery if he does not feel healthy enough when his time on the IL is up.

The Rangers have already added some depth with Jonah Heim on the IL. They acquired catcher Kevin Plawecki in a minor league deal. He was with the Boston Red Sox and Rangers last season.

Texas will hope Jonah Heim can recover from his injury without the need for surgery. He has been on a tear this year and has been a key piece of why the Rangers are in first place in the American League West.

Jonah Heim is having a career year

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Heim is having a career year in his third season with the Texas Rangers. He is currently hitting .280/.337/.479 with 14 home runs and 70 RBIs. Heim has never finished a season with a batting average above .227 previously.

Heim came over to Texas after spending a year with the Oakland Athletics. He was a part of the trade that brought Elvis Andrus, Aramis Garcia and Kris Davis to Oakland.

The Rangers will likely use Sam Huff and Mitch Garver in tandem. Garver has experience at the major league level, but injuries have hindered him as well, while Huff has just nine games under his belt so far.

This duo should have no problem behind the plate though, but the front office will be watching closely. The Rangers currently hold just a two-game lead over the Houston Astros in the division.