WILLIE CALHOUN NEWS

Dropped from 40-man roster The Giants designated Calhoun for assignment Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact San Francisco dropped Calhoun from its 40-man roster to clear room for right-handed reliever Jharel Cotton, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Twins. Calhoun went 1-for-8 at the dish during his brief four-game stint with the Giants last week before he was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson 2-run HR backs Urías' 17th win, Dodgers beat Giants

Trayce Thompson hit a two-run homer to back Julio Urías’ 17th win, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back down Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact Calhoun was recalled by the Giants on Monday and went 1-for-8 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over four games with the big-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Heliot Ramos was called up Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6

Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this month

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder swap: Texas trades Calhoun to Giants for Duggar The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun from the Texas Rangers in a trade for outfielder Steven Duggar.

JUNE 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Outfielder swap: Texas trades Calhoun to Giants for Duggar The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun from the Texas Rangers in a trade for outfielder Steven Duggar

JUNE 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rangers swap outfielders, Calhoun to Giants for Duggar

The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun from the Texas Rangers in a trade for outfielder Steven Duggar

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants acquire Calhoun from Rangers for Duggar Willie Calhoun requested a trade from the Texas Rangers on May 3 after he was sent down to Triple-A Round Rock, and on Thursday, it was gran...

JUNE 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Traded to Giants Calhoun was traded from the Rangers to the Giants in exchange for Steven Duggar (oblique) on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Calhoun hit just .136 with a homer, seven runs and two RBI over 18 games with the Rangers to begin the year, but he was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock in early June. He's slashed .217/.264/.410 with five home runs, 20 RBI and 18 runs over 21 games in Round Rock and will now attempt to carve out a role in the Giants organization.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Calhoun was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Calhoun cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a little less than a week ago, and he will remain in the Rangers' organization for the time being. He has struggled at the plate both at the major-league and Triple-A levels this season, but the former top prospect will continue trying to work his way back to the top level.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Weaver Wire: Rangers say hello to Steele Walker, goodbye to Willie Calhoun Plus news on the Rangers' minor league outfielders, an ode to the people who keep things running and more.

JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mariners rally late with help of wild pitch, beat Texas 6-5

Abraham Toro scored on a wild pitch by Brock Burke in the 10th inning to complete Seattle’s late-game rally and beating the Texas Rangers 6-5

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers designate Willie Calhoun for assignment Willie Calhoun, the Texas Rangers’ primary acquisition in the 2017 deadline trade that sent Yu Darvish to the Los Angeles Dodgers, was desig...

JUNE 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rangers designate Willie Calhoun for assignment

Willie Calhoun, the Texas Rangers’ primary acquisition in the 2017 deadline trade that sent Yu Darvish to the Los Angeles Dodgers, was designated for assignment on Sunday

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Calhoun was designated for assignment Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Calhoun mentioned that he hoped to be traded after he was optioned to Triple-A a month ago, and now the other 29 teams will have the option of claiming him off waivers. He never hit enough in the majors (career .241/.300/.407 slash line) to make up for his subpar defense. Calhoun slashed .231/.282/.415 with four home runs in 16 games at Triple-A.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garver, Heim homer, lead Rangers past Phillies 6-4

Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered and Zach Reks snapped a tie game with a two-RBI double to lead the the Texas Rangers past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB roster cuts: Mets DFA Canó, Yankees option Andújar

With MLB rosters cut from 28 to 26, Robinson Cano is out in New York. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down Monday's biggest moves.

MAY 3, 2022

Rangers' Willie Calhoun Demands Trade After Demotion To Minor Leagues Willie Calhoun did not take kindly to being optioned by the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

MAY 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hopes to be traded after demotion Calhoun said Sunday that he hopes to be traded at some point after being optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Calhoun hit just .136 with a home run, three doubles, seven runs and two RBI over 18 games with the Rangers early in the season, but his .344 xwOBA suggests that he was relatively unlucky. While the 27-year-old will report to Round Rock after he was part of Sunday's roster cuts, he hopes to have a strong performance in the minors that he can parlay into a change of scenery. Calhoun hit a career-high 21 homers for Texas in 2019, but he's gone yard just eight times since then and has slashed .223/.288/.339 over the last three seasons.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After Willie Calhoun's latest demotion, he's ready to move on from the Rangers Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock Sunday. "(I'm) gonna go to Triple A and put myself in a position to get traded," Calhoun said.

MAY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent down by Rangers Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Calhoun served in the strong side of a platoon as the designated hitter early in the year, but he went 0-for-11 with a run, two walks and two strikeouts over the last four games. He'll attempt to sort things out in the minors, while Andy Ibanez, Charlie Culberson and Nick Solak should see additional playing time.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus lefty Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact With southpaw Kyle Muller on the bump for Atlanta in the series finale, Calhoun will take a seat for the second straight game. Andy Ibanez will handle designated-hitter duties in Calhoun's stead.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Calhoun isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Even with right-hander Bryce Elder starting for Atlanta on Saturday, Calhoun will get a breather after he went 0-for-11 with a run, two walks and two strikeouts over his last four appearances. Nick Solar will take over as the designated hitter and bat eighth.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against left-hander Calhoun is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Along with fellow left-handed hitters Brad Miller and Kole Calhoun, Willie Calhoun will take a seat with southpaw Framber Valdez taking the hill for Houston in the series opener. With Willie Calhoun out of the lineup, Andy Ibanez will fill in as Texas' designated hitter.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Along with Kole Calhoun and Brad Miller, Willie is one of three lefty-hitting regulars who will take a seat with southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland. Mitch Garver will cede catching duties to Jonah Heim and serve as the Rangers' designated hitter for the afternoon while Willie takes a seat.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE