Rangers' Hamilton to visit surgeon after experiencing knee pain
Josh Hamilton's road back to the majors could have hit a major snag.
The 35-year-old felt pain in his left knee while running on Tuesday and is en route to Houston to visit a surgeon, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Hamilton's history of knee related issues are well known as the veteran outfielder has gone under the knife three times, most recently last May which resulted in him missing the entire 2016 season. The orthopedist he is visiting in Houston also performed knee reconstruction surgery on Hamilton in June.
The Texas Rangers aren't sure how serious this setback is and how much time he could miss, but it could turn out to be a big blow to Hamilton's chances of making the team after signing a minor-league deal. He's expected to compete for playing time at first base and as designated hitter. The four-time All-Star hasn't appeared in more than 100 major-league games since 2013 when he was a member of the Los Angeles Angels.
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