Rangers OF Hamilton starts rehab from abdominal surgery as DH in Double-A game

Hamilton starts rehab going 1-4 in Double-A

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has started his comeback from abdominal surgery.

Hamilton went 1 for 4 with a walk while leading off as the designated hitter for Double-A Frisco on Monday night. He had an RBI single and stole a base in the seventh inning and appeared to be running with no problems, even sliding into second base.

The Rangers said Hamilton, who has missed all of June, will work out with them Tuesday before their game against the Los Angeles Angels. Hamilton will then join Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday in Iowa and play multiple games there, including in the outfield.

Hamilton had surgery June 9. He got hurt when he crashed into an outfield wall making a catch.