Choice (hamstring) returned to action Tuesday for the first time since February 29.

EDGE Analysis

Choice was a long shot to earn a spot on the major league roster and a setback early in camp certainly didn't help his cause. He's likely ticketed for minor-league camp in the coming weeks as he figures to open the season at Triple-A Columbus.

Choice tweaked his hamstring Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear how severe this issue is, but Choice did miss a week of spring training last year with a similar ailment. The former first-round draft pick was recently designated for assignment by the Indians, so this will only make matters tougher for Choice as he tries to garner some major league playing time.

Choice cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Choice is no longer a member of the 40-man roster, but he'll receive a non-roster invite to major league camp once spring training begins. The 26-year-old spent most of the season at Triple-A, slashing .239/.308/.393 combined with the Rangers' and Indians' affiliates.

Choice was designated for assignment Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Indians acquired the former 10th overall pick from the Rangers in August and quickly opted to jettison him off their 40-man roster after acquiring Kirby Yates on Wednesday. Choice recorded a .239/.308/.393 slash line to go along with 13 home runs and 67 RBI with two different Triple-A affiliations in 2015, so it seems likely the Indians would like to see the 26-year-old remain with the organization if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

The Rangers optioned Choice to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Rangers VP of Comm. John Blake reports. Choice was brought up Wednesday to provide some outfield depth, but the Rangers decided to send him back down and call up pitcher Spencer Patton with two relievers likely unavailable Thursday night. Choice figures to be an option for the big club again later this season.

Choice was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The 25-year-old hasn't exactly raked at Round Rock so far this season (.242/.299/.404), but he will be up to provide some security outfield depth with Shin-Soo Choo dealing with a back issue. Choice, a former first-round pick (10th overall in 2010), hit nine homers in 86 games with Texas last year, yet he managed just a .320 slugging percentage and he struck out close to a quarter of the time. He could head back down when Josh Hamilton (hamstring) is ready to go.

Choice was reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports. Developmentally, this is probably the best course of action for Choice. While he was in contention to see starts in left field, he may just not be ready to handle big league pitching yet. Choice, 25, hit .182 (.208 BABIP) with nine homers in 280 plate appearances for the Rangers last season. The power is legit, and it would not be surprising to see Choice get called up in May or June and face lefties on a regular basis.

Choice is on the long list of candidates competing for the Rangers' starting left field job this spring, the team's official site reports. The Rangers acquired Choice from the A's last offseason with the hope that he would become an everyday outfielder. He struggled with the big club in an extended opportunity last season (.182/.250/.320, nine homers), but has continually flashed the ability to hit Triple-A pitching including a .267/.379/.460 line over 43 games at Round Rock last season.

Choice (hamstring) will miss the rest of the season, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports. The injury occurred in Sunday's game while Choice was legging out a double. Jake Smolinski will likely pick up the extra playing time in Choice's absence over the final 13 games of the season.

Choice left Sunday's game with a strained left hamstring and will undergo an MRI on Monday. Choice was 2-for-3 with three RBI prior to exiting. He was replaced in right field by Daniel Robertson. More will be known following Monday's MRI, but at this point it seems unlikely he plays Tuesday in Oakland.