Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo: Out of lineup, may not be available off bench Saturday

Choo's hamstring injury has improved, but it's unclear if he'll be available as a pinch hitter for Saturday's game against the Astros, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. He is out of the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Astros.

Analysis:

In Choo's first game back from a calf injury Friday, Choo left the game with tightness in his left hamstring. He won't start Saturday, and though his hamstring injury is reportedly improving, he still may not be ready to get back into game action if called upon. Sunday appears to be the earliest date Choo can be expected to return to action.