Mon 6/18/12 10:04 PM

Josh Hamilton said Monday that his recent intestinal virus caused him to lose 10 pounds. Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game Monday, but did participate in some pre-game activities. "(I) didn't want to jump back into anything as far as like a game, wanted to come in and get some work in and see how my body responds to it and then be available off the bench tonight and then if everything goes good, jump back in there tomorrow," said Hamilton. It may take him a little while to regain the weight, but he should he back in the Rangers' lineup in the next day or two.