Willie Calhoun, who is dealing with a groin strain, “is trending more and more toward opening the season on the IL,” per Evan Grant on Twitter, who says the Rangers want to make sure he’s healthy before activating him.
While this development would no doubt be vexing for Calhoun, who has also missed time the last couple of seasons with hamstring and quad strains, it would also allow the Rangers to potentially delay making a difficult roster decision. Ronald Guzman, who is out of options, had an impressive stint in winter ball and has looked good in camp.