The Texas Rangers designated Willie Calhoun for assignment yesterday. The LF/DH, who had been optioned to Round Rock earlier this season, now must be waived or traded. While the Rangers can, theoretically, outright Calhoun to the minors if he clears waivers, Calhoun has the right to reject an outright assignment due to his having three-plus years of major league service time. Calhoun would almost certainly reject an outright assignment, which means that, one way or the other, by this coming Sunday, Calhoun will no longer be with the Texas Rangers.
It is a disappointing ending to Calhoun’s Rangers career.