Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Sat 7/25/20 11:31 PM

Choo started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Choo is normally the Rangers' designated hitter, but manager Chris Woodward wanted to get Willy Calhoun into the game. Calhoun had been nursing a sore hip the last two weeks, and the manager wanted to get him action without exposing him to the field.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Wed 3/25/20 9:12 AM

Choo batted .105 (2-for-19) with two RBI and a run scored over seven Cactus League appearances.
EDGE Analysis
A portion of Choo's spring was interrupted due to an oblique injury, so he had fewer plate appearances than most other Texas regulars. The 37-year-old is entering the final year of a seven-year deal and should be the primary designated hitter while spotting in at corner outfield. Despite his advanced years, Choo's bat remains productive, and he's had 600-plus plate appearances in each of the last three seasons. He hit at the top of the order in all seven spring games, fitting considering he's been the Rangers' primary leadoff hitter the last two seasons. Given his body of work in recent seasons, fantasy managers can expect at least 600 plate appearances with a high on-base percentage.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Fri 2/28/20 9:50 AM

Choo (oblique) is leading off and starting in right field in Friday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Choo was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after dealing with some side tightness, but he's good to go after taking a few days off. The fact the 37-year-old is playing the field and not simply serving as the designated hitter further indicates he's clear of the injury.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Thu 2/27/20 2:29 PM

Choo (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' Cactus League lineup Friday against the Angels, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Choo was scratched ahead of Tuesday's game against the Royals after experiencing some side tightness, but the worst of the injury is apparently behind him at this point. The veteran may have been included in the starting nine for Thursday's game against the Cubs, but since he reported to camp feeling under the weather, he was given another day off instead. Assuming Choo's condition has improved by Friday, he looks poised to re-enter the lineup.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Tue 2/25/20 11:21 AM

Choo was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals due to side tightness.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers are calling Choo's removal precautionary, so it doesn't seem as though his readiness for Opening Day will be threatened. The veteran underwent shoulder surgery in October, though the side issue doesn't appear to be related to that procedure.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Sun 2/23/20 10:46 AM

Choo (shoulder) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Choo underwent left shoulder surgery in October and didn't start the spring opener Saturday against the Royals, but there were no indications he'd be limited in spring training. The 37-year-old slashed .265/.371/.455 with 24 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 151 games last season, his third consecutive season with at least 146 appearances.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Fri 2/21/20 9:50 AM

Choo (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Friday's Cactus League opener versus the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Choo underwent surgery on his left shoulder in October, but there's been no indication his availability for spring training is in question. It's not overly surprising to see the veteran outfielder taking it easy to begin spring training, and he'll have plenty of chances to see game action in the coming days.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Fri 10/25/19 11:06 AM

Choo recently underwent surgery on his left shoulder, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact nature of the procedure is not yet clear, though Choo described the procedure as minor. He expects to be fully recovered in six to eight weeks, giving him plenty of time to be ready for the start of spring training. It doesn't sound like there's cause for major concern for Choo's 2020 campaign, though adding injury risk to a player as he heads into his age-37 season isn't exactly a positive.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Sun 9/29/19 10:19 PM

Choo went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, three walks and a stolen base in the Rangers' 6-1 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Choo stole yet another base in the first inning and later came in to score on a wild pitch by Chad Green. He was able to then score once again in the third inning on a pickoff error by Masahiro Tanaka. The veteran outfielder had a productive season as he set a career-high in home runs with 24 and stole 15 bases which were the most he's had in a season since 2013. Whether it's for the Rangers or another organization, Choo showed that he still has plenty of life left in him to contribute next season and beyond.

Shin-Soo Choo
LF/DH FA
Sun 9/29/19 12:50 AM

Choo went 1-for-4 with a pair of runs, a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Choo walked in the first, then advanced on an error and got on third base as part of a double-steal with Danny Santana. He scored on Rougned Odor's two-run double. Choo also singled in the sixth and scored on Odor's grand slam that truly put the game out of reach. The 37-year-old Choo has stolen 14 bases, his most since 2013, while adding 91 runs scored, 61 RBI and a career-high 24 homers in 150 games this year.