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Adrian Beltre News & Rumors

Beltre claims he's healthy, ready to go for Spring
January 13
MLB.com
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre, who dealt with multiple injuries last season -- including a bruised left knee in the postseason -- said he is healthy and ready to go when Spring Training begins next month. "I feel good," Beltre said. "It's always good. Right now I'm good." Beltre will begin his second season with the Rangers, and said he will be in more of a comfort zone now that he's gotten to know his teammates and manager. Beltre tied for fifth in home runs in the American League with 32 despite playing in only 124 games because of a hamstring injury."
Rangers' 3B Adrian Beltre named to Silver Slugger team
November 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has been named winner of the 2011 Silver Slugger Award. It is the third career award for Beltre, who was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner Tuesday night. Beltre was also honored with a Silver Slugger Award in 2004 (Los Angeles) and 2010 (Boston). He is just the sixth player (both leagues) since the award's inception in 1980 to win three times as a third baseman. The only other Texas third baseman to win a Silver Slugger Award was Buddy Bell in 1984."
Adrian Beltre wins third career Gold Glove award
November 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"Opponents again recognized Adrian Beltre of the Rangers as the American League's top defensive third baseman on Tuesday. Beltre won his third career Gold Glove in voting conducted among league managers, coaches and players. Beltre won his two previous Gold Gloves in 2007 and 2008, while with Seattle. He became the first Rangers' third baseman to receive the award since Buddy Bell in 1984. LA Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw (Highland Park) won the NL Gold Glove at pitcher. Beltre was the only Ranger to be named as the top defender at his position. He is the first Ranger to receive a Gold Glove since 2008, when Michael Young was named the top defensive shortstop."
Did Adrian Beltre's canvas footwear cost him an at-bat?
October 20
Dallas Morning News
 
"The choice of footwear by Rangers' third baseman Adrian Beltre for the World Series opener may have cost him an at-bat. With one out in the ninth inning, Beltre did not leave the batter's box after chopping a grounder to the left side. As the Cardinals went through with the play, Beltre insisted to plate umpire Jerry Layne that he had fouled the pitch off his left foot."
Snakebit? Adrian Beltre's run of misfortune continues in Rangers' 7-5 loss to Tigers
October 14
Dallas Morning News
 
"Adrian Beltre's run of misfortune with the Rangers on Thursday started an inning before the game-changing, bad-hop grounder that bounded over him at third base. In the fifth, Beltre twice flirted with what would have been a three-run homer against Detroit ace right-hander Justin Verlander. All Beltre got out of the at-bat was a fly-ball out. "That's how it's been for me the last couple games," Beltre said. Verlander started Beltre with a 102 mph fastball. Belte was "a little late" on the swing, but he still drove the ball down the right-field line. The ball sliced late and carried into the seats as a foul ball."
Hobbled 3B Adrian Beltre plays through the pain; Ron Washington: 'It can't get any worse'
October 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre ignored the throbbing pain of a bruised left knee and stayed in the Rangers' lineup Wednesday. Beltre fouled a pitch off the bottom of the knee during the fourth inning of Tuesday's loss to Detroit in the AL Championship Series. Beltre received treatment overnight and, despite a lingering limp, proclaimed himself fit to play. "He's a gamer," manager Ron Washington said. "It can't get any worse. He's just got to play with pain.""
Rangers ride Beltre's three home runs back to ALCS
October 5
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Michael Young, the Texas Rangers player who waited the longest for days like Tuesday, says that clubhouse celebrations never get old. He and most of the Rangers have quickly become veterans at how to spray a bottle of Brut, a tallboy of Budweiser, and, in the Rangers' case, a bottle of ginger ale. Adrian Beltre, though, had only one celebration under his belt before joining the Rangers before the 2011 season. He got a second a few weeks ago as another team helped hand the Rangers the division title. On Tuesday, the third baseman was largely responsible for yet another. Beltre swatted solo home runs in his first three at-bats, Ian Kinsler started the game with a homer, and Matt Harrison and"
Adrian Beltre's injured hamstring holds up in tough Game 2 conditions
October 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre put his left leg through a full test during the fourth inning Saturday. He picked up a painful RBI when hit in the left calf by a Shields fastball. Beltre scored from third base when Shields bounced a curveball in the dirt and away from Shoppach."
Adrian Beltre guilty of paralysis by analysis
September 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Adrian Beltre is close to regaining his power swing, the last piece needed for his return to the cleanup spot in the Rangers' lineup. Beltre has hit in all 10 games since returning on Sept. 1 from a six-week stay on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. It was not until the weekend series against Oakland that Beltre began hitting pitches with authority. Beltre had five extra-base hits, including three home runs, in 15 at-bats against Oakland. Before that, he had all singles (7) in 28 at-bats."
Adrian Beltre gets 2,000th hit; closes in on another milestone
September 5
Dallas Morning News
 
"Thanks to a bum hamstring, it took about six weeks longer than anticipated. But Sunday, Adrian Beltre became the second Ranger this season to reach 2,000 hits. Beltre did it with a single in the sixth inning of the Rangers' 11-4 win over Boston. The single wasn't just any hit, either. After Michael Young, who recorded his 2,000th hit on Aug. 7, singled to start the sixth inning, Beltre followed with another single. It began a merry-go-round of runners that led to a seven-run inning. "I wasn't really aware of it," said Beltre, who strained his hamstring while running from first to third base on July 22. "But it's a nice accomplishment. It's not something I think that much about, but it's"
Adrian Beltre to return to Ranger lineup Thursday
September 1
Dallas Morning News
 
"3B Adrian Beltre was back in the Rangers' clubhouse Wednesday after playing two minor league games on a rehab assignment for his strained left hamstring. While manager Ron Washington said Beltre will start at third on Thursday, the Rangers opted not to activate him Wednesday and will wait until rosters can be expanded to 40 players to make the move. To have done otherwise would have cost the Rangers a player for at least 10 days. Washington said Beltre "didn't push the hamstring" during his two games with Triple-A Round Rock, He also said he's likely to give Beltre occasional starts at DH to lessen the stress on the hamstring. Betlre said he felt fine on Wednesday."
Nolan Ryan talks Berkman deal, Beltre return and Ranger pitching woes
August 30
Dallas Morning News
 
"On pursuing a trade for Lance Berkman: Obviously, with Nellie [Cruz] going out like he is, not knowing when he's going to be back and we've got a tough schedule ahead of us, anything we can do to help the ballclub we're certainly going to look at it. And Lance is having an outstanding year with the Cardinals. So is that a possibility? I guess you could say it's remote. There's going to be other people that cleared waivers that might be out there too. It'd be premature for me to make any kind of predictions. But with a player of Lance's caliber, if that's a possibility, you certainly have to give it consideration. On why Nelson Cruz has had so many leg injuries and what can be done about"
Adrian Beltre goes 1-for-4 in rehab debut
August 30
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre started his rehab assignment with the Round Rock Express Monday night, going 1-for-4 in his first game action in more than a month. Beltre, who had been on the DL with a strained hamstring since July 23, flew out and singled in his first two at-bats before ending his night with a pair of swinging strikeouts. He was replaced in the eighth inning by Matt Kata."
Ron Washington: Rangers' Adrian Beltre must 'manage' hamstring
August 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"Adrian Beltre is going on a rehab assignment Monday, but the Rangers don't expect it will help his hamstring get back to 100 percent at any point this season. "He's going to have to manage it," Washington said. "He's not going be 100 percent all year. After you've had an injury like this, it never is until you just don't use it. You've got to run under control. "We will help him monitor it, because he doesn't know what monitoring is.""
Rangers' Beltre could begin rehab stint Sunday
August 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre, on the disabled list since July 23, continued his running program with an eye toward beginning a minor league injury-rehabilitation assignment Sunday. On Saturday, it will have been three weeks since Beltre aggravated the original injury. At that time, the Rangers medical staff said Beltre would probably be out another three weeks. Beltre will begin the assignment upon receiving clearance from the medical staff. Beltre, eager to return to the lineup, indicated he would prefer to skip the assignment, but Washington would deny that request."
Beltre's hamstring strain improving
August 20
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre continues to make progress in coming back from a strained left hamstring that has kept him sidelined since July 23.

"It's a little better," Beltre said about his hamstring. "It's progressing, but slowly."

He took batting practice and went through a light workout in the outfield with trainer Jose Vazquez on Friday at U.S. Cellular Field.

It was the second consecutive day for Beltre to take batting practice, as he also fielded ground balls for 10 minutes on Thursday.

The Rangers limited his on-field work Friday, though, after the overnight flight from Anaheim.

"Just sticking to the normal process," manager Ron Washington said. "He made it through with no"

C.J. Wilson explains the latest Rangers catch phrase 'right on it'
August 17
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson joined The Ben and Skin Show on KESN-FM 103.3 on Tuesday and the conversation turned to how Fox Sports Southwest miked Adrian Beltre for Monday's game. Wilson mentioned that it's not unusual to hear Beltre whether he is miked or not. "If you're close enough to the dugout in Arlington, then yeah, you know Adrian really likes to win," Wilson said. "It's one of those things where, because he's got 10 or 11 years in the big leagues, he can kind of say whatever he wants. You don't really get in his way. You touch his head, he punches you. He's an awesome dude. I like to talk to him because I feel like I've faced him a bunch of times so he knows me pretty"
Beltre likely not returning until September
August 16
MLB.com
 
"Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, who has been on the disabled list since July 23 with a strained left hamstring, did some stretching and light running in the outfield before Monday's game. But that was all, and it still appears that he will not be ready until after the rosters expand on Sept. 1, especially since the Rangers are adamant that he does not rush back. He was one day away from being activated off the disabled list when he re-injured his hamstring eight days ago in Arlington. "If that happens again, we'll see him in Spring Training," Washington said. "This time it will be step by step by step and go through the process. The first time he might have pushed himself a little too"
Beltre tries to relax as he awaits rehab
August 13
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Adrian Beltre's days the past week have consisted of watching movies on his iPad and just waiting until his left hamstring is good enough to resume baseball activities.

It's not there yet, though Beltre has accompanied the Texas Rangers in anticipation that he will soon be able to begin to test the strain he suffered Sunday.

The new strain is in the same area but a little lower on the hamstring than the original injury suffered July 23. He had nearly completed various tests of the leg before leaving for a rehab assignment Sunday when the hamstring grabbed again as he was running toward second base.

"Before that happened, I felt no pain at all," said Beltre, who on Friday missed his"

Beltre trying to be patient while on DL; team 8-8 without him
August 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre, admittedly an impatient man, said he will try his best to be patient in his on-going rehabilitation from a strained left hamstring. Beltre injured the leg July 22, and last weekend seemed close to returning from the disabled list. That plan ended Saturday when Beltre, running in the afternoon for the second consecutive day, aggravated the injury. The Rangers now believe he could be out until early September. "I should have pulled back a little bit, but I was feeling so good," Beltre said. "I'll try to be more patient, but it's not easy to be sitting here knowing that I was almost ready to go back into the game." The Rangers opened this series at 8-8 with Beltre"
Rangers will keep a closer eye on rehabbing Adrian Beltre
August 12
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers will keep a close watch on ailing third baseman Adrian Beltre as he tries again to return from a strained left hamstring. Beltre will accompany the club on a three-city, 10-game trip that begins Friday night against Oakland. Manager Ron Washington said the club wants Beltre on site so it can monitor and determine the pace of his rehabilitation program. On Saturday, Beltre aggravated the injury during a running drill at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Beltre had been scheduled for a day off, but he pushed the club to let him work out on two consecutive days with the goal of returning to the lineup. Beltre has been unavailable for comment since that day, but he previously"
Rangers will be without Beltre three more weeks
August 7
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Adrian Beltre will miss three more weeks after an MRI indicated that he aggravated his strained left hamstring Saturday afternoon.

The Texas Rangers third baseman grabbed his leg after rounding first base about midway through his second consecutive day running the bases in advance of a medical rehabilitation assignment.

He walked into the outfield, slapped his head with both hands, and tried to collect himself in shallow right field. Beltre was limping as he went to the dugout.

Dr. Keith Meister evaluated the injury, first suffered July 23, around 6 p.m., and an MRI was performed. It showed a new Grade 1 strain.

"I told you hamstrings are fickle," said manager Ron Washington, who"

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre out until late August
August 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers will be without All-Star third baseman Adrian Beltre until the end of August after he aggravated a strained left hamstring Saturday. Beltre pulled up lame about halfway through an afternoon running session on the basepaths. An examination determined that he had aggravated the original injury. Club physician Keith Meister said Beltre will be out about another three weeks. Beltre went on the disabled list July 22. The club had hoped he could return during the 10-game trip that begins Friday at Oakland, but the latest development dashed the plan. "Hamstrings are fickle," manager Ron Washington said, with a sigh in his voice. The setback came after the Rangers' medical staff"
Beltre was just getting warmed up in second half
July 26
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Adrian Beltre bills himself as a second-half hitter, and his career numbers lend support to his successes after the All-Star break. His performance over the Texas Rangers' first eight games after this season's break -- .310 average, six extra-base hits, five RBIs -- indicated that he was on his way to another second-half surge. Beltre is hoping that he's a good second-half healer. The third baseman suffered a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring Friday, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, and on Monday said he hopes to be ready to go the first day he is eligible for reinstatement. Aug. 7 can't come soon enough for a player who prides himself on his ability to stay on the"
Adrian Beltre trying to stay patient during rehab of injured hamstring
July 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"A strained left hamstring will test a weakness in third baseman Adrian Beltre. "I have to be patient," he said. "And I'm not a patient man." Beltre went on the disabled list Saturday after straining the left hamstring running the bases in Friday's win against Toronto. He is still experiencing a "grabbing" sensation in the damaged muscle. Beltre is eligible to return Aug. 7 but is likely to remain out longer."
Rangers expect Davis to perform in place of Beltre
July 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Chris Davis isn't getting another audition. The Texas Rangers aren't interested in seeing if Davis has the ability to play in the big leagues. Instead, they are trying to win the American League West for a second straight season and believe Davis can help them accomplish that with Adrian Beltre on the disabled list. That's why manager Ron Washington went with Davis at designated hitter -- as well as Mitch Moreland at first -- Sunday night even though Toronto started left-hander Brett Cecil. "That's the best lineup we could put out there today," Washington said. "I am trying to see what guys give us the best opportunity to win. Some days, there will be Davis and Moreland. Other days, there"
Rangers ponder life with Beltre on disabled list
July 24
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The Texas Rangers have persevered without Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz this season, but going at least two to three weeks with Adrian Beltre sidelined might be the biggest hurdle to date. Beltre, the team's RBI leader and standout defensive third baseman, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 1 strained left hamstring on Saturday. Beltre was injured running into third base in the fifth inning on Friday, saying he felt "a really hard grab." "You don't replace that," manager Ron Washington said. "You try and do the best you can. We're not going to make any excuses, but we'll miss him. We'll miss him a lot." The Rangers recalled Chris Davis from Triple A Round Rock, and"
Rangers place Beltre on DL; Davis in lineup
July 24
Dallas Morning News
 
"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"
Adrian Beltre hurts hammy; MRI next
July 23
ESPN.com
 
"Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre walked to his locker in the clubhouse with a noticeable limp following the Rangers' 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. His left hamstring, which he strained running from first to third base on a Michael Young single in the fifth inning, was clearly bothering him. "I just hope it's not as bad as it felt," Beltre said. "I don't know. We'll take an MRI tomorrow and find out exactly what it is. "It felt like a really hard grab. It felt like it was going to tear my leg, but it didn't get to that point." Beltre said every time he moves, it feels like it's cramping up on him. He said he's dealt with hamstring soreness part of the season, but has played"
Yo, Adrian: Your stats for Rangers, career are pretty good
July 21
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Numbers, it turns out, aren't Adrian Beltre's thing. A simple reminder of his career totals made the Texas Rangers third baseman's skin crawl. It took some intestinal fortitude to keep him from turning away from the update. "He's one of the most humble guys I know," reliever Mark Lowe said. Though he makes his living in a game that is tied to numbers more than any other sport, Beltre probably cares only about games played. But, whether he likes to hear it or not, he is at the stage of his career where impressive milestones are within his reach. And he's going to reach two very soon. Surprised? Those who are asleep before West Coast ballgames end might be. But Beltre's peers know how good a"
Hamilton, Beltre to bat fifth, sixth for AL
July 12
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre will bat fifth and sixth for the American League tonight in the All-Star Game in a lineup crafted by manager Ron Washington. Hamilton, the starting left fielder, will bat behind Toronto slugger Jose Bautista, and Beltre will bat ahead of Boston designated hitter David Ortiz and play third base. "That sounds good," Hamilton said. "I'll make sure Bautista gets a good pitch to hit." Washington said that he tried to find a balance with all the left-handed hitters in the lineup. With so many run producers, second baseman Robinson Cano was put in the eighth spot. Washington felt compelled to warn National League manager Bruce Bochy."
Rangers DH stint gives July-hot Beltre a break
July 10
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre didn't mind a little break from the field. Beltre started at third base in 84 of the Rangers' first 89 games, and manager Ron Washington moved him to designated hitter the past two nights. "It was Wash's call, but it's helped a little bit," Beltre said. Beltre homered in the DH role on Friday and Saturday, continuing his hot streak so far in July. Going into Saturday's game, he had a .419 average with five doubles and three home runs in eight July games. "I figured this was a good opportunity for me to let him get a break, not being on his feet for nine innings," Washington said. "Because we need just as much out of him in the second half that"
Adrian Beltre's limp no cause for concern
June 20
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"When Adrian Beltre limped around first base Saturday night after delivering the go-ahead single, he wasn't suffering from an injury as much as he was trying to prevent one. The Texas Rangers' third baseman is experiencing tightness in his left hamstring, but it's an issue that he said pops up at this time of the season almost every year. He has learned how to manage the hamstring through traditional means in the training room and some not-so-traditional ones like the intentional limp. "It looks a little awkward sometimes, but that's how I protect it," Beltre said. "Sometimes I limp a little more because I want to extend it." Manager Ron Washington went to first base after RBI single to ask"
All-Star voting: Rangers' Hamilton still in line to start in OF; Young 2nd (DH), Beltre 2nd in 3B vote
June 15
Dallas Morning News
 
"The latest American League All-Star voting update makes it more and more likely that the Rangers will have only one starter on the AL All-Star team: MVP Josh Hamilton. Hamilton, who missed six weeks of the season with a fractured bone in his right arm, is third among outfielders in the voting. He is about 350,000 votes ahead of Jacoby Ellsbury, but just over 600,000 votes behind Curtis Granderson. Michael Young, who led the voting two weeks ago when the first update was released, has fallen significantly behind Boston's David Ortiz at designated hitter. Young now trails by more than 500,000 votes. "I haven't looked at it and I'm not even sure when the updates come out," Young said. "But I"
Beltre not worried about his slow start
April 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The .182 batting average that Adrian Beltre carried into the finale at Camden Yards could have been a little higher if not for an official scorer's error ruling Saturday night on a tough ground ball that Brian Roberts couldn't handle. But that .182 mark looked much better than the .107 average Beltre had after the first game of the Saturday doubleheader. He went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and three RBIs in Game 2, so the could-have-been hit wasn't a big deal. "I would have taken it, for sure," Beltre said Sunday morning. "I'm not begging yet." A self-proclaimed slow starter, Beltre isn't fretting his plate performance through the first nine games of the season. He homered again Sunday"
Washington to leave Beltre in cleanup spot
April 10
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"An eight-game window is not a large enough sample to make manager Ron Washington alter the Texas Rangers' batting order. Besides, the Rangers haven't exactly scuffled. Washington acknowledged hearing and reading the idea of moving third baseman Adrian Beltre out of the cleanup spot and replacing him with right fielder Nelson Cruz, who started the season with homers in the Rangers' first four games. Beltre, who entered Saturday hitting only .125, hit into two double plays in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Baltimore before launching a two-run homer in Game 2. "I'm going to stick with who I've put in the fourth spot," Washington said. "I'm going to sit here on April 9 and say, 'Beltre is"
Adrian Beltre shows off his glove
April 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"Mitch Moreland might have a nice dinner headed his way sometime soon, perhaps this weekend at the Capital Grille a block away from the team hotel in Baltimore. The man picking up the check would be Adrian Beltre, who made a terrific eighth-inning stab of a Milton Bradley grounder Wednesday afternoon but needed an equally terrific pick at first base by Moreland for the out. Beltre is making 35 times what Moreland will collect in 2011, so it's the least he can do. They made for a winning combination at Rangers Ballpark, with Beltre flashing his trademark leather several times and Moreland delivering a clutch hit against Felix Hernandez as the Rangers won again, 7-3 over Seattle, and improved"
His head was in the game
April 3
Boston Globe
 
"On Opening Day, Adrian Beltre enthusiastically welcomed his former Red Sox teammates to his new home at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Before the game, Beltre jogged to the visitors' dugout to exchange pleasantries, laughs, and hearty hugs with several players. Some Sox, such as shortstop Marco Scutaro, even attempted a playful tap to the back of Beltre's head. The former Sox third baseman didn't care much for that in Boston, and it was apparent he likes it even less now that they are his former teammates. "I had fun over there,'' Beltre said. "They're a bunch of great guys and I definitely enjoyed playing with those guys.''"
Texas Rangers' Beltre solid, healthy in spring debut
March 15
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Adrian Beltre came through his first exhibition game with the Rangers healthy, and that was all Texas manager Ron Washington cared about. Beltre, who had been sidelined by a strained calf, went 1 for 3 in five innings Monday and showed no ill effects of the leg injury in the 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I felt a little bit rusty," Beltre said. "I felt just a little bit off, but I'm not surprised." Beltre flew out to left in his first at-bat, then grounded out to shortstop. He sprinted hard down the first-base line and wasn't limping at all. He singled to center in his third at-bat before being lifted for a pinch runner."
Adrian Beltre may debut for Rangers on Monday
March 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Manager Ron Washington believes Monday could mark the spring debut for third baseman Adrian Beltre. Beltre ran the bases again Saturday, and Washington said he made it from home plate to first base in 4.1 seconds. Beltre, who has been slowed by a right calf strain, also believes he's ready to go. "I'm running the bases good, at 85 to 90 percent with no problem," Beltre said. "My hope is to play in the next couple of days, Monday or Tuesday. I want to get in there right now. I feel good enough to be playing." Beltre said he wanted to play in Sunday's game against San Francisco. He has no doubts that he'll be sharp enough for the season opener April 1."
Adrian Beltre on pace to debut next week
March 12
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers manager Ron Washington is optimistic third baseman Adrian Beltre will make his spring debut next week. Washington said he's not concerned about Beltre missing opening day or starting the season on the disabled list. Washington said the team has no plans to work Beltre into games slowly by having him play in simulated games or minor league exhibitions. "He's going into major league exhibitions," Washington said. "He's a major league player. He's not concerned about looking bad or not getting something done." Beltre is out with a calf strain."
Rangers' Adrian Beltre progressing; Scheppers scratched for Tuesday
March 6
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers expect to have Adrian Beltre back on the field today for the first time since he aggravated his strained right calf Feb. 24. Manager Ron Washington said that Beltre will take grounders and work around third base with infield instructor Dave Anderson before the morning workout, and then participate in batting practice on Nolan Ryan Field. Beltre was first injured about a week before camp while running on a treadmill at his home. He was limited from running as workouts opened, then felt more discomfort while fielding grounders a few days later."
Adrian Beltre not ready to take field; no concern about opening day
March 4
Dallas Morning News
 
"Adrian Beltre continues to make progress from the calf strain that has kept him off the field for a week now. And it's likely that he won't play when the original "10-14 day" approximation of missed time expires. And, at this point, that is really no big deal. Players rarely recover from spring training injuries in the time frame announced by a club at the time of the injury. It's not a club trying to be deceptive. It's just trainers and doctors all get involved in the process and the general consensus is to proceed cautiously. Better to miss three or four extra spring training games than to deal with a calf strain all year. In the case of Beltre, who is new to the Rangers, guessing at a"
Adrian Beltre won't miss Opening Day
March 3
ESPN.com
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre will be out longer than originally expected because of his calf strain, but the Texas Rangers emphasized Thursday that he's not in jeopardy of missing Opening Day. The Rangers originally thought Beltre could return from his Grade 1 calf strain by March 10, but assistant general manager Thad Levine said that likely won't be the case. "We're less focused on the exact target date and making sure he's ready for Opening Day," Levine said. "We've been given no cause for concern that Opening Day is in jeopardy. We're still optimistic it's not going to be a month, but it will be more than 10 to 14 days.""
Beltre denies report that injury could keep him out longer
February 28
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Right-hander Mason Tobin was sitting in his 400-square foot apartment in Tempe, Ariz., in early December when he was informed that the Texas Rangers had acquired him in the Rule 5 draft. Suddenly, Tobin found himself on a big-league 40-man roster and in major-league spring training after two years wrecked by an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery and two follow-up procedures."
Rangers dispute speculation of longer recovery for Beltre
February 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"Though a web report, tweeted by SI.com's Jon Heyman on Saturday, suggested that Adrian Beltre was more likely to miss a month than 10-14 days as the Rangers had indicated, the club stuck by its estimation on Sunday. Club officials said they were not aware of Heyman actually examining Beltre's sore calf. "We've talked with Dr. [Keith] Meister and we feel its still closer to 10 days or two weeks," assistant general manager Thad Levine said Sunday Morning."
Adrian Beltre to miss at least 10 more days with calf injury
February 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre's mild calf strain, which he suffered on a treadmill a week before spring training, has not responded to treatment the way the Rangers had hoped and he will be shut down over the weekend. Assistant GM Thad Levine said the realistic expectancy for time Beltre will miss is "10-14 days," but the club has no concerns he won't be ready for Opening Day. Beltre aggravated the injury early in camp and has not been doing running. On Thursday, the club performed an MRI exam, which revealed a Grade 1 (the most mild grade) strain and decided to further limit his activities. He may resume light baseball activities sometime early next week. "Nobody wants to be hurt,"
Adrian Beltre to miss at least 10 more days with calf injury
February 25
Dallas Morning News
 
"Third baseman Adrian Beltre's mild calf strain, which he suffered on a treadmill a week before spring training, has not responded to treatment the way the Rangers had hoped and he will be shut down over the weekend. Assistant GM Thad Levine said the realistic expectancy for time Beltre will miss is "10-14 days," but the club has no concerns he won't be ready for Opening Day. Beltre aggravated the injury early in camp and has not been doing running. On Thursday, the club performed an MRI exam, which revealed a Grade 1 (the most mild grade) strain and decided to further limit his activities. He may resume light baseball activities sometime early next week. "Nobody wants to be hurt,"
If Mets' Angel Pagan moves to center, he bumps idol and fellow countryman Carlos Beltran to right
February 19
New York Daily News
 
"Carlos Beltran's and Angel Pagan's friendship began in a Kansas City restaurant in 1999. The former was en route to a Rookie of the Year award with the Royals, the latter a top prospect about to enter the draft. "I saw him as a light," Pagan said of his fellow Puerto Rican outfielder, still gushing 12 years after that dinner meeting, which was arranged by Beltran's agent. "He was one of the biggest prospects from Puerto Rico. He was the future from my country, so I have to try to follow the example." They maintained a connection, and are now are two of the most important figures in Terry Collins' first spring training with the Mets. Beltran arrived late Friday, and he and the manager,"