Jeff Mathis (finger) will begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Mathis (finger) will begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Mathis has been sidelined with a fractured finger since April 12, and was initially tagged with a four-to-six-week timeline for recovery. He's right on track with that timeline, so Mathis could resume his role as the backup catcher behind J.T. Realmuto as soon as next week.