Josh Hamilton Injury Update – Surgery
June 9, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Buy Low
Josh Hamilton, the Texas Rangers’ slugging outfielder, underwent surgery to repair an ab muscle that was partially torn. The surgery took place in Philadelphia and was performed by Dr. William Meyers.
While fantasy baseball owners can’t be happy that Hamilton will be out up to six weeks, the Rangers are actually elated with this news. Initially, the team thought that Hamilton had suffered a hernia — an injury that could have had him out until September. Now, there’s a chance that Hamilton could be back around the 2009 MLB All-Star Game.
Hamilton, who on June 2nd went on the DL, is hitting .240 with six homers and 24 RBI. He also has 20 runs and three stolen bases.
For fantasy baseball owners, now would be a good time to buy low on Hamilton. Once he returns, he should be able to return to his All-Star form.
If Hamilton is already on your team, go ahead and keep him. The only reason why a trade would make sense is if your team is struggling and you simply cannot afford to wait.
Josh Hamilton Injury Update (Image: Zuma Press)
