SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers have optioned outfielder Willie Calhoun to Triple-A Round Rock. The move opens up left field for a possible platoon of Ryan Rua and Drew Robinson.
Calhoun, a leading candidate to play left field coming into camp, was one of 14 players sent to the Minors on Tuesday. Calhoun is a converted second baseman who was switched to left field last season. He is still learning to play the position and his inexperience on defense is the biggest reason why he is being sent down.
"He definitely came into camp as a guy we were looking at," manager Jeff Banister said.