Willie Calhoun DH FA Tue 7/14/20 3:20 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (hip) underwent an MRI on Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun experienced tightness in his right hip flexor that forced him to be removed from Monday's intrasquad game, and he received further examination Tuesday. The results of the MRI aren't yet known. The 25-year-old has hit .258/.311/.468 with 24 home runs and 63 RBI across parts of three seasons with the Rangers.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 7/13/20 8:42 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun was removed from the Rangers' intrasquad game Monday with tightness in his right hip flexor, John Blake of the Texas Rangers reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun's exit came as a precautionary move. The 25-year-old outfielder is in line to begin the season as the starting left fielder, coming off his third major-league campaign hitting .269/.337/.524 with 21 home runs and 48 RBI during 2019.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Fri 5/1/20 7:40 AM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun recently took his first round of batting practice since undergoing surgery on his jaw, Brice Paterik of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun, who answered several questions on MLB Radio, discussed his recovery from the injury among other topics. On April 22, he posted a video of himself taking batting practice on Instagram. "That was a huge day for me because before that I wasn't able to hit off live batting practice or the machine because of the vibrations it would have sent to my jaw. I thought I felt really good then," said Calhoun, who declared himself 100 percent. The outfielder said there is numbness from his right cheek down to his jaw, a condition doctors told him he'll have to live with for the next six months. Calhoun added that he will be hitting with a protective flap on his helmet.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 4/6/20 6:43 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (jaw) has no restrictions in workouts and is focussed on regaining his strength and getting back into his conditioning program, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It sounds like Calhoun is now focussed on making up for lost time after recovering from a fractured jaw. Conditioning has been an issue at times during Calhoun's career, so the hope is that his body is ready to go if the season is able to get underway.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 3/30/20 11:11 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (jaw) took swings Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery for a fractured jaw three weeks ago, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun still has numbness in his cheek where a nerve was compressed by a Julio Urias fastball. He's been lifting light weights and working to reverse weight loss since the surgery. The pause in the season makes it possible that Calhoun will be ready by the time MLB resumes activities.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Thu 3/26/20 4:24 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (jaw) said Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he has been cleared to resume baseball activities,
EDGE Analysis
This is an encouraging development for Calhoun, who underwent jaw surgery earlier in the month. While the date for the rescheduled Opening Day is still up in the air, Calhoun is expected to be back in time to play.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Wed 3/25/20 2:37 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (jaw) is expected to be ready to play once the season eventually begins, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The date for the rescheduled Opening Day is still up in the air, but Calhoun is expected to be back from his fractured jaw in time to play. He's begun cardio work by riding a stationary bike, though it's not yet clear when he'll resume baseball activities.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Tue 3/17/20 4:39 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun (jaw) will begin light cardio activities later this week, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun was the victim of an errant fastball to the face during Cactus League action and required surgery to repair his fractured jaw. He's currently exhibiting no concussion symptoms, so he should be able to resume activities shortly. He had been expected to miss time at the start of the regular season, but with Opening Day delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's possible he won't wind up missing any games.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 3/9/20 8:30 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun will be re-examined in two weeks after undergoing jaw surgery Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun's timetable for a return remains up in the air following Monday's procedure, and according to Grant, the outfielder is likely to open the 2020 campaign on the injured list. A better idea of his availability moving forward could come in two weeks.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 3/9/20 6:02 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun underwent surgery for a fractured jaw Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun suffered the injury after getting struck in the face by a Julio Urias fastball Sunday. His recovery timeline remains unclear.