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Hamilton (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Rays.

As expected, Hamilton has returned to the starting lineup after missing two days due to hamstring tightness. He's 2-for-16 with two extra-base hits and two RBI over his past five games, so he'll aim to get back on track now that he's healthy.

Hamilton (hamstring) is available in an emergency Monday and should be back in the lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Angels with a tight right hamstring and has been out of the lineup for two straight games. He's hitting .216 but has eight steals on the season.

Hamilton (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Hamilton was forced to depart early in Saturday's game against the Athletics with a tight hamstring and will hit the bench for the second day in a row while he continues to manage the injury. Chris Owings will pick up another start in center field in Hamilton's stead.

Hamitlon (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

Hamilton exited Saturday's game early with tightness in his right hamstring. He will not return to the lineup Sunday and is replaced by Chris Owings in center field.

Hamilton exited Saturday's game against the Angels due to right hamstring tightness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear as Hamilton was replaced in center field by Chris Owings to start the fifth inning.