CINCINNATI -- The Rangers have placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers. If Hamilton goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent.Hamilton has missed the season because of multiple knee surgeries. The last one was on June 8 to repair a torn ACL and cartilage damage.
Hamilton has made it clear he wants to play next season and is willing to return to the Rangers on a Minor League contract."We plan to monitor Josh's progress as he continues his rehab process and is medically cleared this winter," general manager Jon Daniels said. 
"Given the rules in place, releasing him before the end of this month allows us to keep the door open to extending the relationship in the future."The Rangers also recalled pitcher Shawn Tolleson from Triple-A Round Rock and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. He is currently sidelined with a strained lower back.Tolleson was optioned to Round Rock on July 29 and placed on the disabled list on Aug. 12. This move will keep him from pitching for the Rangers the remainder of the season.
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"Given the rules in place, releasing him before the end of this month allows us to keep the door open to extending the relationship in the future."The Rangers also recalled pitcher Shawn Tolleson from Triple-A Round Rock and placed him on the 60-day disabled list. He is currently sidelined with a strained lower back.Tolleson was optioned to Round Rock on July 29 and placed on the disabled list on Aug. 12. This move will keep him from pitching for the Rangers the remainder of the season.
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