After missing nearly an entire month with fractured ribs following a collision with the outfield wall, Rangers star Josh Hamilton returns for the final weekend of the season.
Josh Hamilton To Return, Play Six Innings On Friday
And there’s your verification. Injured Ranger Josh Hamilton will indeed return for the final weekend of the regular season, with the following schedule:
It’s impossible to know whether or not Hamilton feels 100%, but then, come this time of year, who does?
Read Article >Josh Hamilton Takes Swings, Eyeing Friday Return
Josh Hamilton hasn’t played since September 4th after colliding with the wall, but via Anthony Andro, we learn that he’s nearly back. Hamilton swung the bat at a subjectively-observed 95%, and is looking to return as the designated hitter on Friday. Doing so would give him three games to get geared up before the start of the playoffs.
Read Article >Josh Hamilton Looking To Return For Final Series Of Regular Season
On Tuesday, Josh Hamilton received a number of injections intended to reduce the pain caused by his fractured ribs. Hamilton reported feeling better on Wednesday, and says he’s targeting a return in the final weekend of the regular season.
Hamilton, of course, is a baseball player, and not a doctor, so there’s no telling when he’ll actually be ready to get back on the field. He sounds positive, though, and the Rangers would be thrilled to see him at any point before the playoffs roll around.
Read Article >Josh Hamilton Diagnosed With Small Rib Fractures
Josh Hamilton may have paid a visit to a back specialist, but the meeting had to do with his front, and the results of his examination are out:
The fractures are new information, although they don’t necessarily make things that much worse. Hamilton received both epidural injections and anti-inflammatory injections, and all parties will now wait a few days to see if symptoms subside. If Hamilton’s pain begins to go away, then he can start thinking about a return to baseball activities. Should it persist, then further treatment will be recommended.
Read Article >Injured Josh Hamilton To Visit Back Specialist
You can take this as good news, bad news, or non-news, but there’s an update to the Josh Hamilton situation:
There’s no word just yet what this means, and whether it’s related to Hamilton’s bruised ribs or something else. We should know shortly what’s going on. It’s worth noting that, in addition to his ribs, Hamilton has battled back and knee problems for much of the season.
Read Article >Josh Hamilton Feeling A Little Better, But Still Far From Ready
Josh Hamilton didn’t respond very well to last week’s cortisone shots, an attempt to treat his bruised ribs. However, he did note some improvement on Sunday after two weeks of frustration:
And when asked whether the Rangers are preparing for a playoff series without Josh Hamilton in the lineup, Ron Washington said the following:
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