Tue 4/29/14 10:27 AM

Josh Hamilton (thumb) took one-handed swings Monday and is expected to resume baseball activities next week. Hamilton underwent surgery earlier this month to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb and recently had his cast removed in favor of a splint. He was originally projected to miss around 6-8 weeks, placing his return somewhere around late May or early June, but the Angels are hopeful that he could make it back sooner.