"After results of a Thursday MRI determined Josh Hamilton did indeed have a sports hernia on his left side, the Rangers outfielder underwent surgery Friday morning to repair the problem.

Dr. William Meyers performed the surgery in Philadelphia. Myers also performed surgery on Hamilton in 2009 to repair a tear of the right abdominal muscle, also considered a sports hernia. Hamilton is scheduled to return to Texas on Saturday and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February."