Josh Hamilton, who is already dealing with a shoulder injury, is believed to have had a relapse, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

Hamilton, who is already dealing with a shoulder injury, is believed to have had a relapse, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis:

Hamilton did not actually fail a drug test, according to Heyman, so he'll effectively enter the program as a first-time offender, leaving his ultimate fate in the hands of the commissioner. He met with MLB disciplinary officials in New York on Wednesday, but no official decision has been reached yet. The 33-year-old slugger should find out his fate in short order, but at this point, it's looking unlikely that he'll take the field until very late in 2015 -- whether it be due to health or disciplinary issues.