The Texas Rangers are purchasing the contract of outfielder Steele Walker from AAA Round Rock, per reports. The Rangers are optioning Andy Ibanez to make room for him on the active roster. To make room for Walker on the active roster, the Rangers have designated Willie Calhoun for assignment.
This comes as a big surprise, at least to me — I’ve been dismissive of the idea that Walker would be up this year, particularly in the first half of the season. Walker, who turns 26 next month, split the 2021 season between AA and AAA, putting up a combined .