Calhoun isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun found playing time as the Rangers' designated hitter and left fielder to begin the season, but he'll play a bench role for the second time in the past three contests. Nick Solak will take over in left field Saturday, batting second.

Calhoun entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter then played an inning in left field in a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun's appearance in left field was the first time he's played in the field this season. He had been limited to designated hitter since returning from hip injury first sustained in summer camp. Calhoun is hitless with four strikeouts in 11 at-bats thus far.

Calhoun is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Calhoun recently overcame a hip injury and the Rangers are facing a southpaw (Madison Bumgarner) in a day game after a night game, so his exclusion from the starting nine in the series finale makes some sense. Adolis Garcia will bat sixth and draw the start in left field in place of Calhoun, who has gone hitless in 10 at-bats this season.

Calhoun went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun made his season debut Saturday after dealing with a hip injury the last two weeks. He made a quicker recovery than expected and could return to left field as early as Sunday.

Calhoun (hip) is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Rockies, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old is absent from the Opening Day lineup, but he won't have to wait long before getting his first start of the season. Calhoun suffered the right hip flexor injury July 13, but it doesn't appear he'll begin the season with significant limitations.

Calhoun (hip) is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was never officially ruled out for Opening Day, but it never seemed likely he'd be included in the first starting nine of the season. Manager Chris Woodward previously indicated Calhoun could be available for the second or third game of the series, but until he's officially in a lineup he remains somewhat of a tossup. Regardless, it appears Calhoun won't miss significant time.

Calhoun (hip) took five at-bats in a simulated game Monday and is likely to avoid the injured list to start the season, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun made 10 plate appearances Sunday and Monday, indicating he may be ready for Opening Day or soon thereafter. Texas manager Chris Woodward is unsure whether Calhoun will be ready to play left field or DH for the opener, but he feels the outfielder could be available for the second or third game of the season. The Rangers want to see him run with intensity before making any decisions, but it looks like Calhoun will not miss much time.

Calhoun (hip) had five at-bats in Sunday's intrasquad game, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Recent reports indicated Calhoun was likely headed to the injured list, but his appearance in Sunday's game alters that narrative. "They are better off than I anticipated," said manager Chris Woodward, referring to both Calhoun and Robinson Chirinos (ankle), who also took part in the game. "That was a welcome sight to see Chirinos catching and getting some live at-bats. I'm not sure they'll be ready for Opening Day or we would want them ready for Opening Day." If the two players are ready a few days beyond Friday's opener, Woodward said they will likely keep them on the active roster instead of placing them on the injured list.

Manager Chris Woodward indicated Friday that Calhoun (hip) is likely to begin the season on the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team had already indicated it was likely the 25-year-old wouldn't be ready for Opening Day, and Woodward said, "I'm going to try to get that date out of his head." Calhoun was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right hip flexor earlier this week, but the injury isn't expected to result in a significant absence.

Calhoun was diagnosed with a strained hip flexor Wednesday and is doubtful to be ready for Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Calhoun's MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain in his right hip, general manager Jon Daniels said that he'll likely miss the start of the season. However, Daniels sounded optimistic that Calhoun shouldn't miss much time past Opening Day. The left fielder sustained the injury Monday during the team's intrasquad matchup.