Willie Calhoun DH FA Wed 7/31/19 8:04 AM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun has started four straight games, all against right-handers. He's hit safely in all four contests, going 7-for-16 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI and four runs scored. With the Rangers becoming sellers at the trade deadline, Calhoun could become a lineup regular, even against left-handers. Joey Gallo (wrist) is out through August, and there's talk of Nomar Mazara being dealt, per T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com. Throw the name of the 36-year-old Hunter Pence into the trade mix, and there's a clear path for Calhoun to get nightly at-bats.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Sun 7/28/19 9:15 AM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
The A's brought in lefty specialist Ryan Buchter to face Calhoun, a .200 hitter against southpaws, and he delivered a run-producing double to extend a rally that eventually fell short. The Rangers, who are now 5.5 games out of the second wild-card spot, are in a position to let Calhoun face lefties and improve his results. With Joey Gallo (wrist) sidelined through the end of August, there will be plenty of opportunities to allow Calhoun to grow as a hitter.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Sat 7/27/19 2:30 AM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a home run, an RBI double, a walk and another run scored in Friday's 5-2 victory over the A's.
EDGE Analysis
Leading off the eighth inning, Calhoun launched a solo homer off Ryan Buchter to extend the Rangers' lead to 5-2. He also swatted an RBI double in the fourth inning and walked in the sixth. The 24-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday to fill in for Joey Gallo (wrist), who is expected to miss at least four weeks. Through 97 plate appearances with the Rangers this season, Calhoun is batting .289/.330/.536 with six home runs, 17 runs scored and 15 RBI.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Thu 7/25/19 6:39 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
With Joey Gallo (wrist) expected to miss the next four weeks, Calhoun was brought back from the minors to provide additional outfield depth for the big club. In 26 games for the Rangers this season, Calhoun owns a .277/.313/.489 triple-slash with five home runs and 13 RBI. Delino DeShields is starting in center field against lefty Brett Anderson on Thursday, but Calhoun could see some playing time against right-handers while Gallo is sidelined.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Tue 7/16/19 4:15 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun has struggled of late, putting together a .161/.188/.258 slash line with one homer and three RBI over his last 10 contests. With Hunter Pence (groin) back from the injured list, Calhoun will head back down for the time being.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Mon 7/15/19 9:05 AM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-4 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun returned to the lineup Sunday after sitting against a left-hander Saturday. It was not an enviable assignment, facing right-hander Justin Verlander, but Calhoun had a first-inning single and scored a run while Houston's ace was in the game. Texas' crowded outfield and Calhoun's 2-for-17 (.118) output against left-handed pitching makes it nearly impossible for him to be in an everyday role.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Sat 7/13/19 3:56 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
With the Rangers facing southpaw Wade Miley, Calhoun heads to the bench. Delino DeShields starts in center field while Joey Gallo shifts to left field.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Thu 7/11/19 3:50 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun is not starting Thursday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun had a regular but not quite everyday role in the weeks leading up to the All-Star break. He owns a strong .286/.326/.524 slash line with five homers in 23 games so far this season. Joey Gallo will slide to left field in his absence, with Delino DeShields starting in center.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Sat 7/6/19 6:26 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 7-4 loss to the Twins on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Serving as the left fielder, Calhoun cut the Minnesota lead to 5-4 with his home run off Tyler Duffey in the seventh inning. He had been struggling over his last seven games, going 2-for-20 with zero RBI, but he still has a solid slash line of .291/.333/.544 over 79 at-bats.
Willie Calhoun DH FA Fri 7/5/19 5:13 PM
Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Calhoun is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun started the last two contests for the Rangers but will take a seat Friday with southpaw Martin Perez on the mound for the Twins. Danny Santana will start in left field and bat eighth in his absence.