Calhoun is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun was in the lineup as the designated hitter the first two games of the season but went 0-for-8, and he's on the bench Sunday with left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu pitching for Toronto. Catcher Mitch Garver will serve as the designated hitter in the series finale while Jonah Heim works behind the plate.

Calhoun will be on the Opening Day roster, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun was informed by manager Chris Woodward that he's made the roster, which makes official what everyone presumed. On Monday, Calhoun started at designated hitter, his expected role entering the regular season, and went 1-for-3 in a game against the Padres. The lefty-hitting outfielder hasn't done much at the plate this spring to earn the starting DH job, slashing .235 /.278/.602 over 36 plate appearances, but the Rangers hope to resurrect the Calhoun who hit 21 home runs over 83 games in 2019 before injuries derailed his career.

Calhoun and the Rangers agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.3 million contract to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun's lack of defensive utility and poor track record of durability over the past two seasons were likely prominent factors in him securing only a modest payout in his first year of salary arbitration. Coming off a 2021 season in which he hit .250 with six home runs over 284 plate appearances, Calhoun is expected to serve as the Rangers' primary starting designated hitter against right-handed pitching during the upcoming season.

Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun led off the home first by wrapping a ball around the right field foul pole to stake the Rangers to an early lead. The homer represented Calhoun's first since May 17 and his sixth of the season. Since returning from a forearm injury this September, the outfielder is hitting a solid .250.

Calhoun is not starting Tuesday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun will once again move back to the bench against a lefty starter (Packy Naughton) after going 3-for-8 with a double, triple and two RBI during the previous two contests. Andy Ibanez will shift to DH as Nick Solak starts at the keystone.

Calhoun is not starting Friday against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun was not in Thursday's starting nine, but he did record a single in two at-bats off the bench. He'll begin Friday's game on the bench once again with Baltimore sending lefty Alexander Wells to the bump. Nick Solak draws the start at second base, moving Andy Ibanez to designated hitter.

Calhoun isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun went 1-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout across the last two games, and he'll retreat to the bench in Thursday's series opener. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Solak enters the lineup at second base.

Calhoun isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun had started each of the last five games, and he went 6-for-17 with a double, a run, an RBI and a walk. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Solak starts at second base.

Calhoun went 1-for-1 with a walk before being removed for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of Saturday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun is a career .233 hitter (.687 OPS) against left-handers and was removed once White Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet entered the game. The Rangers have always been cognizant of Calhoun's splits and will continue to be as they evaluate him for a spot on the 2022 roster. His defense isn't considered everyday worthy, so it's vital that Calhoun hit consistently regardless of an opponent's throwing hand.

Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Calhoun was activated off the 60-day injured list prior to the game after missing months with a fractured forearm. He'll get a 17-game run at the end of the season to prove he has a future with the Rangers, who must decide to keep him on the 40-man roster by tendering him a contract during the offseason. The salary increase is not exorbitant, but the organization must determine if he's a fit on the roster going forward. Calhoun appeared to be a long-term piece in 2019, when hit 21 home runs with an .847 OPS over 337 plate appearances, but he's been set back by injuries and poor hitting since. As a defensively challenged outfielder, Calhoun must hit to have a role. That means designated hitter is the likely role, but the Rangers are evaluating others, including Yohel Pozo, during the final weeks and may not want to carry two DH types.