Choo went 3-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored, an RBI and two walks in Sunday's 9-4 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Choo was in a small 3-for-22 slump over the last seven games but busted out of that in a big way Sunday. It was the game with multiple extra-base knocks since June 1. The 37-year-old lefty boosted his season OPS to .870, his highest since the 2013 season.

Choo is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter Pence will start as the designated hitter and bat fourth as Willie Calhoun gets the start in left field against left-hander Matthew Boyd. Choo is 3-for-17 with seven strikeouts in his last five starts. The 37-year-old is slashing .215/.303/.364 in 122 plate appearances against lefties this year.

Choo is not in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Choo will retreat to the bench for the first time since the All-Star break as Hunter Pence takes over at DH while Willie Calhoun starts in left field. In 20 appearances in July, the veteran outfielder is slashing .295/.382/.526 with five home runs and two stolen bases.

Choo went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Choo led off the game with a first-pitch homer to left field, his sixth leadoff blast of the season. The 37-year-old has enjoyed a strong July, hitting .303 (20-for-66) with five homers and 11 runs scored. For the season, he is slashing .283/.379/.499 with 17 home runs, 41 RBI and eight stolen bases in 419 plate appearances.

Choo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

His fourth-inning shot off Jose Urquidy was all the offense the Rangers could manage on the night. Choo is now slashing .284/.383/.500 with 16 homers, eight steals, 39 RBI and 63 runs over 92 games.

Choo went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

For the second straight day, the 37-year-old Choo went yard to lead off the game for the Rangers, and it was the third straight game in which he's scored a first-inning run. The first inning has by far been his best. He's slashing .465/.542/.859 in the opening frame in 2019, and his .904 OPS overall, which ranks sixth in the AL, is his best mark since 2008.

Choo went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 5-0 win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Choo got the Rangers rolling with a first-inning walk and came around to score the first of four runs in the frame. Texas' primary leadoff hitter has been phenomenal in the first inning, posting a .456/.532/.779 line with 20 runs scored. Choo has hit safely in seven straight games, going 12-for-28 during the streak.

Choo (ankle) will lead off as the designated hitter Thursday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Choo left the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Twins with left ankle soreness. The injury was considered minor, so it's no surprise to see him back in action following a three-day break.

Choo exited Sunday's game against the Twins due to left ankle soreness, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Choo suffered the injury in the eighth inning after diving back into first base, though his removal was precautionary. Fortunately, he'll get the next three days off during the All-Star break until play resumes Thursday against Houston. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Choo was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent lower-body injury, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com

EDGE Analysis

Delino DeShields Jr. came on to pinch run for Choo, who may have tweaked his foot or ankle while retreating to first base on a pickoff attempt. The veteran was enjoying another strong offensive day prior to his removal, as Choo reached base in all four of his plate appearances -- singling twice and drawing two walks -- while notching his eighth stolen base of the season. Assuming he comes out of the contest with only a minor tweak, Choo should be good to go when the Rangers begin their second-half schedule Thursday against the Astros.