Higashioka is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
The Rangers will keep Higashioka on the bench for a second straight game while Elias Diaz is rewarded with another start behind the plate after driving in two runs during Saturday's 7-4 win. Higashioka should still be well positioned to see the larger share of the starts at catcher for Texas while Danny Jansen (forearm) is on the shelf.