Shin-Soo Choo Injury: Updates on Rangers OF's Hamstring and Return

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo had been on the disabled list since May 23 because of a strained hamstring. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.   

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Choo Active vs. Athletics 

Monday, June 13

Choo is batting first and playing right field Monday for the Rangers against the Oakland A's in his first game back, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. 

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Choo Brings Immense Value to Rangers

Choo has a nice blend of power, speed and defense that makes him a solid everyday starter. His 3.5 WAR rating from last year, per ESPN.com, showed he's well above a replacement-level player.

After appearing in 149 games last season, though, Choo hit the disabled list early in the 2016 campaign because of a calf injury. That ailment was expected to keep Choo out for a longer stretch of games than the 33-year-old missed in all of 2015 (13).

But when Choo first went down, it created a chance for 21-year-old prodigy Nomar Mazara to take over in right field.

The Rangers therefore didn't have to rush Choo back into action. They gave Mazara game reps to gain experience, which should expedite his development and enhance his chances of becoming a true franchise cornerstone.

However, Choo is a proven commodity, and the Rangers are surely glad to have him back in the lineup.