17 Shin-Soo Choo DH

Choo is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Choo will sit for the third time in the last four games after going 2-for-5 with a double and a run in Friday's loss. Carlos Tocci will start in left field and bat eighth for the Rangers.

Choo is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Choo will sit for a second straight game as the Rangers, who are out of playoff contention, look to give the younger Willie Calhoun ample opportunities over the final week of the season. Calhoun is starting in left field and hitting eighth Thursday.

Choo is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

Choo sits after starting 12 straight games. Willie Calhoun will start in left field in his absence.

Choo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

With no designated-hitter spot available in San Francisco and Joey Gallo (ankle) cleared to rejoin the lineup, Choo will head to the bench after a string of six consecutive starts. Choo, who will benefit from two days of rest due to a team off day Monday, should rejoin the lineup for the start of the Rangers' homestand Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Choo went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Sunday against the Angels.

Choo extended his hitting streak to five games and recorded his third three-hit game in his past seven starts. He continues to get on base at a prolific rate -- he has a .396 on-base percentage -- and while he has failed to homer since July 30, Choo has six doubles in 56 August at-bats.