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Rangers' Willie Calhoun Undergoes Surgery on Jaw Injury After Being Hit by Pitch

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Texas Rangers left fielder Willie Calhoun underwent surgery to repair the broken jaw he suffered when he was hit by a pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias during a spring training matchup Sunday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Monday.

Stevenson added that the pitch traveled 95 mph. The Rangers announced Sunday the 25-year-old underwent a CT scan and examination, which determined he had a fracture.

Calhoun was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix from Surprise Stadium, Stevenson reported.