Willie Calhoun
DH,RF - Los Angeles Angels - MiLB
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The Los Angeles Angels have sent Willie Calhoun to the minor leagues.
Fantasy Impact
Calhoun was on a minors deal with the Angels but it appears he will not make the Opening Day squad. He hit .239 with five homers and a .712 OPS across 44 games with the Yankees last season.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Calhoun was activated from the injured list after dealing with a quad injury and subsequently designated for assignment on Friday. The move is to make room for the highly-anticipated return of superstar Aaron Judge who has dealt with a toe injury since crashing through a Dodger Stadium wall in early June. Calhoun hit .239 with five homers and a .712 OPS across 44 games with the Yankees this season.
Yankees outfielder Willie Calhoun began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Calhoun went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first game action since leaving a June 21 game against the Mariners with a quad injury. The 28-year-old has put up respectable production this season, hitting five homers with a .712 OPS across 44 games while striking out in just 13.4% of his plate appearances.
Willie Calhoun was placed on the 10-day IL Thursday with a left quad strain.
Fantasy Impact
Calhoun stated that he felt a pop in his left quad on Wednesday and expected to be placed on the injured list. The Yankees recalled Oswaldo Cabrera to take Calhoun’s roster spot.
Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Willie Calhoun expects to hit the injured list with a quadriceps injury.
Fantasy Impact
Calhoun was walking gingerly after attempting to beat out a play at first base late in Wednesday's win over the Mariners and said he expects to hit the injured list after the game. He also noted he had a similar injury a few years back and missed 3-4 weeks. The 28-year-old is hitting .239 with five homers and a .712 OPS across 149 plate appearances this season.