Baseball-Major League Baseball roundup

June 30 (The Sports Xchange) - Texas power hitter Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list on Tuesday and was scheduled to start in left field for the Rangers against the Baltimore Orioles. Hamilton had been on the disabled list for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury. The Rangers sent young slugger Joey Gallo to Triple-A to make room for Hamilton on the roster. After rejoining the Rangers earlier this year in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels and recovering from shoulder surgery injury and drug and alcohol relapses, Hamilton was batting .273 with two home runs when he suffered the leg injury. -- The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Matt Belisle on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 26 with right elbow inflammation, the team announced. To replace Belisle on the roster, the Cardinals purchased the contract of right-handed reliever Marcus Hatley from Triple-A Memphis. The 35-year-old Belisle has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.00 ERA in 30 games this season. -- Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (right wrist contusion) is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Friday, but does not appear to be ready. "I think it's going to be a little longer. Not sure how much longer," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. -- Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez (bruised left hand) missed his sixth straight game but could return to the lineup on Wednesday. -- Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was out of the starting lineup again Tuesday with two sore hands. He took ground balls prior to the game to determine his status for Wednesday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins. -- The Miami Marlins activated right-hander Bryan Morris (back) from the disabled list and sent rookie left-hander Justin Nicolino to Triple-A New Orleans. Morris was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA in four rehab outings. Marlins first baseman Michael Morse (finger) will likely rejoin the team on Friday. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))