Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Tue 5/28/24 8:47 PM

Calhoun isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday versus the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Nestor Cortes set to pitch for New York, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will step out of the lineup in favor of Cole Tucker, who will bat eighth while serving as the Angels' DH.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sun 5/26/24 3:05 PM

Calhoun is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Despite Cleveland sending out right-hander Ben Lively, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will begin Sunday's game in the dugout. Since being promoted to the majors May 1, Calhoun is slashing .280/.294/.427 with nine doubles, one home run and five RBI over 85 plate appearances, though he's gone 0-for-12 across his last three starts. Kevin Pillar will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat in the cleanup spot.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Fri 5/17/24 11:40 PM

Calhoun went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun opened his night with a groundout in the second inning before singling in four straight at-bats. He's knocked at least three hits in four of his first 13 games with the Angels, including two straight. However, in his other nine games, he's gone 6-for-34 (.176). Calhoun is now slashing .365/.382/.577 with 11 runs scored through 55 plate appearances.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sun 5/12/24 10:59 PM

Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun was responsible for both of the Angels' runs in the game. The homer was his first with the team, and he's up to three RBI, six runs scored and a .333/.361/.606 slash line over 36 plate appearances since he was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake at the start of May. That productivity has helped him carve out a role as the Angels' primary designated hitter, though it's unlikely he'll be able to sustain his production in the long run.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sat 5/11/24 6:22 PM

Calhoun is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun was in the lineup against a lefty Wednesday, but he'll take a seat in this one against southpaw Cole Ragans. Look for Calhoun to play regularly as the designated hitter when the Angels face a right-handed pitcher.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sun 5/5/24 10:54 AM

Calhoun will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Sunday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun will stick in the starting nine for the third straight game after going 4-for-8 with two doubles and one run to begin his tenure with the Angels. At least while Miguel Sano (knee) and Anthony Rendon (hamstring) are on the injured list, the lefty-hitting Calhoun should be in store for regular starts as the Angels' DH against right-handed pitching.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sat 5/4/24 2:20 PM

Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a double and a run Friday in a 6-0 win against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun started at DH and batted cleanup in his first action with Los Angeles after being called up from Triple-A on Wednesday. The veteran was productive in his first game with the big club, and he scored the team's second run following a fourth-inning double. With Miguel Sano (knee) and Anthony Rendon (hamstring) among a bevy of Angels on the injured list, Calhoun could see semi-regular starts at designated hitter, though manager Ron Washington has shifted various players into the DH role throughout the campaign.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Wed 5/1/24 3:33 PM

The Angels selected Calhoun's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun has slashed .268/.345/.361 with one home run in 26 contests this season with Salt Lake. The 29-year-old is taking Miguel Sano's (knee) spot on the active roster and could see some starts at designated hitter and/or the outfield versus righties.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Wed 5/1/24 1:42 PM

The Angels will select Calhoun's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
There's no word yet on who Calhoun will replace on the roster, but it's possible Miguel Sano (knee) is headed to the injured list. Calhoun, 29, is hitting .268/.345/.361 with one home run in 26 contests this season with Salt Lake. He'll give the Halos some depth at outfield and designated hitter.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Fri 3/22/24 3:44 PM

The Angels reassigned Calhoun to minor-league camp Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun joined the Halos as a non-roster invitee over the winter but posted just a .628 OPS over 33 plate appearances during spring training. He's now likely headed for Triple-A Salt Lake.