The absence of Rangers new ace Cole Hamels from the rotation should be short-lived, according to MLB.com, which is claiming he will likely return to the mound Monday against Seattle.
Hamels, who is dealing with a sore left groin muscle, will throw a bullpen session Saturday to test his progress. The results of that work will give the team a better indication of when he can pitch again.
"He has shown some improvement so we're hoping he can start on Monday," said general manager Jon Daniels.
Hamels has been a disappointment in his early outings with Texas. He has lost both starts and allowed nine runs on 16 hits in 13 2/3 innings.