Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton placed on the disabled list
The outfielder is out with an abdominal strain.
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ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers announced today that All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Tuesday's game with an abdominal strain that could keep the star outfielder out of the lineup for two weeks or two months. Assistant general manager Thad Levine likened the injury to a sports hernia and said the team hopes Hamilton can avoid surgery, but did not rule out the possibility.
Hamilton was examined Tuesday afternoon in Dallas by Dr. John Preskitt, who prescribed a couple weeks of rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Levine said Hamilton will then be re-evaluated, but the club is hopeful he can return after his DL stint, which is retroactive to Monday.
If the injury requires surgery, Hamilton would miss at least eight weeks.
Hamilton's injury dates back to May 17, when he collided with the outfield fence while making a catch in a game against the Angels. He returned to the lineup three games later, but was ineffective. In 11 games since the injury, Hamilton has gone 9-for-38 (.237) with one home run and five RBIs. On the season, Hamilton is hitting .240 with six homers and 24 RBIs, after driving in 130 runs in 2008.
Source: Texas Rangers
