Hamilton progressing, maybe week from Rangers return

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton could be another week from getting back to the majors with the Texas Rangers.

Texas general manager Jon Daniels said Sunday that Hamilton is "clearly making progress" in the slugger's personal spring training since being re-acquired three weeks ago in a trade from the Los Angeles Angles.

Daniels initially said Hamilton's return would probably be in New York or Cleveland, both part of the upcoming nine-game trip. He later said it was probably "more likely" that it would be the series at the Indians, which starts a week from Monday.

The Rangers have Monday off before a three-game series in Boston. They go to New York for a three-game weekend series against the Yankees and then play three games in Cleveland. Their next home game is May 28 against the Red Sox.