6:07 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will stay in Houston for post-op rehab, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

9:54 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair the meniscus in his left knee, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

6:04 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is headed to Houston to have his knee examined Monday and will likely need to have more surgery on his left knee, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

5:27 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) said he'll ride a stationary bike and participate in treatment for about two days, and he hopes to swinging in the batting cage by the end of the weekend, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

5:06 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) recently underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

5:51 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) experienced pain in his left knee Tuesday and flew to Houston to consult with his surgeon, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

8:21 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) agreed to a one-year deal with the Rangers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

1:27 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) was placed on release waivers Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

10:59 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) expects to be 100 percent before spring training next season, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

2:42 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) who underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair damaged cartilage, also underwent an ACL reconstruction, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

1:16 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the 2016 season, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

8:30 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Saturday.

5:26 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) has returned to Arlington and has stopped baseball-related activities, Alykhan Ravjiani of MLB.com reports.

11:18 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) suffered a setback with his left knee injury and has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

4:12 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

12:22 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) hopes to begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco by April 30th, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

6:11 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will head to extended spring training Friday to begin playing games, initially as the DH, before a minor-league rehab assignment according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

6:45 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) has begun to take live batting practice in extended spring training but has yet to be cleared for game action, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports.

9:09 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is expected to return in mid-May and won't require a stint on the 60-day disabled list, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

8:58 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is on track for a mid-May return, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.

9:04 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) "has turned a corner" and is slated to start working in the field in the near future, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

11:41 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) left camp Thursday with an illness, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

4:03 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) has shed his crutches but remains limited to rehab work in the pool and hasn't been cleared to resume baseball-related activities, the team's web site reports.

5:46 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) could see less playing time than previously expected when he returns from injury, due to the Rangers' acquisition of Ian Desmond.

5:53 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) will begin the 2016 season on the disabled list due to left knee inflammation. The Rangers expect him to return by May 1.

6:30 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is seeking a second opinion on his injured left knee, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

12:37 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is still dealing with soreness in his knee, the Star-Telegram reports.

3:34 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) received a cortisone injection Thursday to reduce capsular inflammation in his left knee, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

8:25 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) had minor surgery two weeks ago to cleanup his left knee, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

3:59 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) went 2-for-4 Saturday with two solo home runs.

1:09 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

9:41 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jeff Wilson of Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

6:56 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, playing left field and batting eighth, per Rangers VP of Communications John Blake.

5:02 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) Jeff Banister said Friday that Hamilton (knee) is "getting real close to being more than just a pinch hitter," the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

1:37 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) was running to first base during batting practice Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

1:08 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday, Rangers VP of Comm. John Blake reports.

10:12 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) will have a procedure Friday to clean up his knee with the hopes of returning before the end of the season, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Evan Grant reports.

2:35 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) was activated from the DL on Tuesday.

3:00 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will likely be activated from the 15-day DL on Tuesday but will be relegated to a pinch-hitting role, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

1:50 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) took batting practice Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

11:21 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to August 16.

5:49 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) admitted that a DL stint may be required, the team's web site reports.

2:18 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is aiming to return to the Rangers' lineup on Thursday in Detroit, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Gerry Fraley reports. "Right now, we're thinking about taking two, three days and letting it calm down, get treatment on it and see where we are from there," said Tuesday.

12:47 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is out of the lineup Tuesday against Seattle.

2:22 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) is still dealing with soreness in his left knee, which is why he's out of the lineup Monday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

12:17 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Mariners.

8:59 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.

8:54 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) exited the game in the seventh inning of Saturday's victory over the Rays, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

9:30 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) was 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the Rangers' win over the Rays on Friday night.

1:02 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will return to the lineup Friday against the Rays.

7:54 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) will have an MRI on Thursday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

7:18 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (knee) remains out of the lineup Thursday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reports.

3:20 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to left knee soreness, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

1:41 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

12:46 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

7:32 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) went 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored in Friday's win over the Angels.

7:47 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Houston on Saturday.

8:22 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

12:44 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (groin) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

4:46 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (groin) isn't expected to require a DL stint, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

12:17 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (groin) isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

4:12 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) underwent an MRI Saturday and may end up on the DL with a groin strain, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

1:11 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Angels, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

11:36 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

10:18 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) went 2-for-4 with a run and a strikeout in Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

11:29 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports.

6:50 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the disabled list either Monday or Tuesday, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports.

12:06 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton (hamstring) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.

6:21 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton was out again on Wednesday with a hamstring issue and is now expected to head to the disabled list.

9:20 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton is out again on Wednesday with a hamstring issue according to FOX Sports.

12:43 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton is out Tuesday with tightness in his lower half.

2:37 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton had the game-winning pinch-hit double in the, 4-3, victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.

8:07 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton is getting the day off on Sunday.

7:15 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton went 2-for-4 in his return to Globe Life Ballpark on Thursday.

3:48 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton scored a run in his season debut.

9:04 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton has been activated from the disabled list.

9:21 AM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) outfielder Josh Hamilton will continue to rehab at Triple-A Round Rock through Saturday according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

12:21 PM - Josh Hamilton (Tex) Josh Hamilton trade to the Texas Rangers is now complete.

2:20 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) outfielder Josh Hamilton is reportedly close to being traded to the Texas Rangers, according to TR Sullican of MLB.com.

7:35 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) outfielder Josh Hamilton adds filing for divorce to his laundry list of on and off field issues.

4:45 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) outfielder Josh Hamilton could enter a rehabilitation program for his drug abuse according to the Los Angeles Times.

12:20 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) Angels are bracing for a serious penalty in reagrds to outfielder Josh Hamilton.

1:47 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) general manager Jerry Dipoto told the Los Angeles Times on Friday that left fielder Josh Hamilton could miss up to 12 weeks with his shoulder injury.

4:34 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder) will be sidelined the next 6-8 weeks.

5:40 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton's struggles will likely continue on Sunday in Game 3 of the ALDS.

4:30 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder, chest, rib cage) will start in left field, according to Alden Gonzalez.

4:40 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder) told Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register that he is ready to play in the ALDS which starts on Thursday.

1:40 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder) did a full workout without any setbacks according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

1:48 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder) will take batting practice on Monday according to Orange County Register.

4:55 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton will resume swinging a bat on Saturday.

4:43 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton will not play until at least this weekend according to the Orange County Register.

6:02 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton is out of the lineup on Tuesday night against the Rangers.

3:10 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton is out of the lineup on Tuesday night against the Rangers.

2:06 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton returns to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Mariners.

2:42 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton is not in the lineup on Thursday. UPDATE: Hamilton has been ruled out through the weekend.

1:23 PM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton is not in the lineup on Thursday.

6:16 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder, neck) was out of the ' lineup again Monday and is questionable for the start of the Texas series.

7:46 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton (shoulder, neck) is out of the ' lineup again Monday versus the Indians.

6:53 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton is out for Friday's game against Minnesota due to a sore right shoulder, according to beat reporter Mike DiGiovanna.

6:31 AM - Josh Hamilton (LAA) left fielder Josh Hamilton has gone 4-for-9 with two doubles, a homer, five RBI and two walks in his last three games.