Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Wed 7/3/19 2:24 PM

Calhoun has started working out at second base for the first time since he was injured in mid-May, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was a second-base prospect back when he was in the Dodgers' farm system, but it had long been thought that he wouldn't be able to hack it there, making left field and designated hitter more likely long-term destinations. The Rangers say they are starting from scratch with Calhoun's defense at second base, so it is unclear when he might be ready to make his debut there this year in the majors.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Tue 7/2/19 4:39 PM

Calhoun will sit against lefty Jose Suarez and the Angels on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers have faced three straight lefties, with Calhoun sitting twice. Joey Gallo starts in left field, with Delino DeShields in center.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sat 6/29/19 1:08 PM

Calhoun is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun has posted an .851 OPS since returning to action June 17, but he is just 2-for-12 (.167) against lefties this season, so manager Chris Woodward decided to hold him out with lefty Brendan McKay getting the start for the Rays. Calhoun has played left field regularly of late, but Shin-Soo Choo will occupy that spot Saturday.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Wed 6/26/19 10:32 PM

Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a double, solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun kickstarted his performance in the third inning, smacking a leadoff double deep to right field before ultimately coming around to score his first run of the contest. He once again found success hitting first, leading off the fifth inning with his fourth home run of the season. Since being activated from the injured list June 17, Calhoun has collected a hit in all but one of his starts, including five that have gone for extra bases.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Sun 6/23/19 12:00 PM

Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun started six straight games after returning from a quadriceps injury, going 6-for-23 with a homer and a pair of doubles. Danny Santana will start in left field in his absence.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Wed 6/19/19 12:05 AM

Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun took Nick Wittgren deep in the ninth inning to record his third homer of the season. It was his first hit in seven at-bats since he was activated off the injured list Monday. He should have a strong chance for regular at-bats after the team placed Hunter Pence (groin) on the 10-day injured list.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Mon 6/17/19 6:21 PM

Calhoun (quadriceps) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in left field and batting fifth Monday against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Calhoun will return from the shelf after recovering from a left quad strain. This is good timing for the Rangers, as Hunter Pence was moved to the 10-day injured list earlier in the day with a groin strain.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Mon 6/17/19 5:49 PM

Calhoun (quadriceps) will be activated from the injured list Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun completed a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, clearing the way for him to rejoin the Rangers after nearly a month-long stay on the shelf with a quadriceps injury. With Nomar Mazara nursing a hamstring injury and Hunter Pence (groin) potentially headed to the IL, Calhoun should immediately step back into regular playing time. Prior to getting injured, the 24-year-old went 10-for-23 (.435) with two homers and seven RBI in six appearances.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Mon 6/17/19 7:59 AM

Calhoun (quadriceps) could rejoin the Rangers on Monday after Hunter Pence suffered a groin injury in Sunday's game, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pence's injury did not look good, so the Rangers are bracing for the possibility of a stint on the IL. In that event, it clears a spot for Calhoun, who spent the last four days on rehab with Triple-A Nashville. Pence's injury along with the status of Nomar Mazara, who is scheduled for an MRI on Monday after being pulled from Saturday's game with soreness in his hamstring, should give Calhoun an opportunity for consistent at-bats in the near term.

Willie Calhoun
DH FA
Fri 6/14/19 7:45 AM

Calhoun (quadriceps) went 1-for-3 with an RBI for Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun, who began a rehab assignment Thursday, started in left field but did not play all nine innings. He's eligible to return whenever the Rangers feel he's ready, which could happen next week. The question is whether he'll stay in Texas once Joey Gallo (oblique) is ready later in June. Delino DeShields has played well since being called up and both players still have options.