Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun, a once highly regarded prospect, has asked to be traded after being demoted to the minors.
Calhoun publicly acknowledged his trade request Sunday in an interview with The Athletic, saying "I don't know if I'll play another game in a Rangers uniform, and I let them know that."
Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after Sunday's victory over the Atlanta Braves as part of the Rangers' effort to trim their roster to 26 players.
Rangers general manager Chris Young told The Athletic that the organization is "looking to get Willie going," but Calhoun said he sees the demotion as an opportunity to "put myself in a position to get traded.