18 Mitch Moreland, 1B

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) began a three-game rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Frisco. Moreland went 0 for 3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter against Midland. 

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco Monday, according to MLB.com. Moreland is expected to play three games for Frisco.

Moreland was cleared for a rehab assignment after running the bases Sunday. He has been sidelined since early June. Chris McGuiness has been starting regularly at first base for Texas in Moreland's absence.

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, told MLB.com Saturday he is ready to come off the disabled list on his first day eligible Friday.

Moreland, who has been taking batting practice and running the bases without discomfort, is expected to play two or three games in the minors next week before rejoining the Rangers.

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is scheduled to run the bases this weekend and could start his minor-league rehab assignment as early as Monday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The Rangers plan to have him activated in time for the team's six-game roadtrip, starting June 21 at St. Louis.

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) ran again at 80 percent and participated in all baseball activities prior to Tuesday's game against the Indians. Moreland remains hopeful of returning June 21, his first day eligible for the start of a three-game series at St. Louis, according to the Star-Telegram.