Site last updated: Friday, April 10, 2026

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

Outfielder Calhoun signs with D'Backs

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Kole Calhoun to a two-year contract worth $16 million that includes a club option for 2022.

The 32-year-old Calhoun, who lives in nearby Tempe, Arizona, has played eight major league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, batting .249 in his career with 140 homers. In 2019, he hit .232 with a career-high 33 homers while playing mostly right field.

Calhoun is a four-time Gold Glove finalist and won the award in 2015. His new deal is worth $6 million in the first year, $8 million in the second and has a $2 million buyout for 2022. He played in college at nearby Arizona State.

More in Sports Brief

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS