"Two All-Star starters this year are missing from the Texas Rangers' offense, so a former All-Star will get a chance to add some punch to the lineup.

Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star, will be activated from the disabled list tonight and jump right into the mix as the designated hitter against Cleveland left-hander Aaron Laffey.

The Rangers knew they would be without Michael Young (pulled left hamstring) this series, and manager Ron Washington confirmed that Josh Hamilton won't be coming to Cleveland.

The center fielder had a second root-nerve injection Monday, but the procedure usually requires 24 to 48 hours for the cortisone to calm the nerve.

The latest plan calls for Hamilton to join the club Friday for the start of a nine-game homestand.

Jones will get a chance to jump-start a lineup that entered Monday on a 15-inning scoreless streak.

"It would definitely help if he'll catch fire down the stretch," Washington said. "We've been wanting him to catch fire all year.""