WILLIE CALHOUN NEWS

No flinch for Rangers’ Calhoun year after fastball broke jaw Willie Calhoun knew he was comfortable facing left-handed pitchers again after fouling off a curveball in the spring training opener.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

No flinch for Rangers' Calhoun year after fastball broke jaw

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun feels comfortable in the batter's box against left-handed pitchers again

MARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in LF Calhoun started in left field, batted leadoff and went 1-for-2 in Sunday's spring game against the Royals.

Impact David Dahl (shoulder) is expected to be the starting left fielder, so Calhoun was filling in. His main role in 2021 figures to be at designated hitter, where he's competing with Khris Davis for at-bats. Davis served as the DH on Sunday and went 0-for-2. Texas manager Chris Woodward said both players will get ample opportunities this spring to win the job as the primary DH.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers 2021 positional preview: Is this Willie Calhoun's year in left field? Here are the candidates, in order of likelihood to win the Rangers' left-field job.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Competition in OF, DH Calhoun may be squeezed out of a meaningful role in 2021, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The signing of David Dahl (shoulder) should move Calhoun to a depth role in left field, while the recent acquisition of Khris Davis crowds designated hitter. The two could form a platoon at DH, although having two players essentially limited to DH would be a luxury. Calhoun had a disappointing 2020, posting a .491 OPS over 108 plate appearances

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers must get Willie Calhoun, Nick Solak back on track to see improvement at designated hitter As the Rangers head into the heart of the winter, general manager Jon Daniels is focused on a full-scale rebuilding program that is going to...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Sitting season finale Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Impact Calhoun went 5-for-17 with one homer, one double and three RBI as the designated hitter over the past four games, but he'll head to the bench for the season finale. Shin-Soo Choo (wrist) returns from the injured list and is batting leadoff Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros clinch final AL playoff spot despite loss to Rangers

The Houston Astros have clinched the final spot in the expanded American League playoffs despite a 10-inning loss to Texas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calhoun eyes mental break after trying year The Rangers' season is over on Sunday, and then the healing process can begin for outfielder Willie Calhoun. Physically, he can play. Calhou...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Homers in loss Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double during Thursday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Calhoun got the Rangers on the board with a two-run blast against Cristian Javier in the sixth inning. He also tacked on an RBI double in the seventh. It was the first long ball and the second double of the year for the 25-year-old, who is hitting .193/.232/.273 overall.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas

The Astros are on the verge of clinching the American League's last playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Tuesday's lineup Calhoun isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Calhoun went hitless in four at-bats Monday, and he'll get a breather for the series opener against the Diamondbacks. Nick Solak will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a two-run single in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Calhoun returned to the lineup Friday after taking a seat against a left-hander Thursday and registered his first hit since returning from a hamstring injury. This was supposed to be a full season for the outfielder, but Calhoun has been through a fractured jaw, a strained oblique and a hamstring injury in 2020. Those injuries and the pandemic have limited him to just 21 games and 74 plate appearances. As such, the Rangers plan to send him to the instructional league during the offseason, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. "Willie has to keep working," manager Chris Woodward said. "He has to keep working to prove that he is an adequate defensive player. I don't know what our roster is going to be like next year. Obviously he is one of our best hitters. As far as playing the outfield, he has to earn it. He has to earn a spot." With Shin-Soo Choo (wrist) becoming a free agent, designated hitter could be Calhoun's landing spot in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols 2 HRs, passes Mays for 5th place, Angels beat Rangers

Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Calhoun isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Astros.

Impact With southpaw Framber Valdez starting for the Astros on Thursday, Calhoun will retreat to the bench. Nick Solak will serve as the designated hitter in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Calhoun went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Astros.

Impact Calhoun returned to the lineup after being activated from the injured list. He hadn't played since Aug. 19 when he was placed on the IL with a strained hamstring. Calhoun served as the designated hitter, which could be his primary role in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1

George Springer and Martín Maldonado homered, Alex Bregman hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros got a needed 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moved to IL Calhoun (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact As expected, Calhoun will head to the injured list after suffering a strained left hamstring during Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Padres. A team source said the outfielder will be out a minimum of three weeks, according to Levi Weaver of The Athletic. Nick Solak is starting in left field in place of Calhoun on Thursday, while Yadiel Rivera was promoted from the team's alternate training site to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Calhoun (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Calhoun was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after leaving Wednesday's contest, and manager Chris Woodward was pessimistic about his availability in the near future. Calhoun will likely be heading to the injured list while he recovers. Nick Solak is taking over as the left fielder Thursday.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

IL stint likely Calhoun is likely heading for the injured list after injuring his left hamstring during the 10th inning of Wednesday's loss to San Diego, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Calhoun is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday, but manager Chris Woodward is not optimistic. "It doesn't look great, to be honest with you," Woodward said. "It looks like a pretty good pull. I don't know the severity of it. I'm guessing it will probably be [injured list]." Scott Heineman pinch ran for Calhoun, who hobbled off the field after beating out an infield hit in the 10th inning. Nick Solak could fill in for Calhoun in left field, although the Rangers could use Shin-Soo Choo there, a move that would allow Danny Santana to receive regular at-bats as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring strain Calhoun was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after leaving Wednesday's loss to the Padres.

Impact Calhoun gave the Rangers the lead during the 10th inning by beating out an infield single with the bases loaded, but he tweaked his hamstring while running to first base. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and Calhoun will undergo further evaluation Thursday.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Machado's grand slam in 10th lifts Padres over Rangers 6-3

Manny Machado hit a grand slam with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers for the third straight game, 6-3

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves Wednesday's game Calhoun exited Wednesday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered the injury while beating out an infield single with the bases loaded during the 10th inning to give the Rangers the lead. Calhoun otherwise went 0-for-4 with one strikeout and should be considered day-to-day until he's evaluated further.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE