The Rangers announced today that outfielder Willie Calhoun is heading to the 10-day injured list with a strained left quadriceps. He’ll be replaced on the active roster by fellow outfielder Delino DeShields.
It’s inopportune timing for the 24-year-old Calhoun, who just got a long-awaited promotion back to the majors. He has been in good form since coming up, slashing .435/.458/.739 with a pair of long balls in two dozen plate appearances.
There’s no reason to think the injury will be more than a speed bump for Calhoun, who was the headlining prospect of the 2017 Yu Darvish trade. But he hadn’t really thrived in his new organization since that swap, struggling especially in limited opportunities at the game’s highest level. Calhoun earned his way back up with a strong beginning to the season at Triple-A.
DeShields was demoted earlier this month after another rough showing at the plate. He just hasn’t hit enough since the start of the 2018 season to warrant a steady MLB roster spot, though his speed and defense remain appealing tools. DeShields wasn’t exactly tearing the cover off of the ball at Triple-A, with a .211/.318/.421 slash in 44 plate appearances since going down, though that was an improvement over his major league output.
Calhoune, the Indians mess in the OF, the Mets’ problems, the Giants…..and still no space for HOFer Rob Refsnyder…….can’t understand it…..
it was fun while it lasted
Now if they would just lose Odor somewhere. That $49
million? Wasted money. They need to take the haircut and move on. He isn’t even good in the field. I’ve seen him boot too many easy plays. It’s sickening!
But he has a mean right hook.
And if he would just shave that terrorist beard he’s got going or shape and trim it, and while he’s at it use a lighter bat and shorter bat so he can catch up to the pitches.
Can they please trade Mike Minor for a haul before he gets injured too??!