"The Texas Rangers today put All-Star third baseman Adrian Beltre, their leading run-producer, on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring.

The Rangers expect Beltre to miss up to three weeks. He is eligible to return to the active roster on Aug. 7.

Beltre damaged the hamstring going from first to third on a hit during Friday's win against Toronto. A morning examination found a low-grade strain.

Beltre was the only Ranger to have appeared in each game this season. At the time of the injury, he led the club in RBIs with 76 and was second in homers with 20.

``It's a huge impact, but as we always do, some guys have to step up,'' manager Ron Washington said. ``You don't replace that. You just try to do the best you can. We're not going to stop playing our game, and we're not going to make any excuses because Beltre is not in there.''

The club recalled Chris Davis from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot. Davis was hitting .368 with 24 homers and 66 RBIs in only 193 at-bats in the Pacific Coast League. He has played first base, third base and left field this season. Davis said he has reached the point of being more comfortable at third than at first."