PT TODAY: Hamels set to return to TEX rotation

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Rangers | Cole Hamels on track for Monday
Texas Rangers SP Cole Hamels (groin) could be ready to return for a start against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 17. He will test his sore left groin during a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 15. SP Chi Chi González is starting in place of Hamels Thursday, Aug. 13, and he has a chance to stick in the rotation after SP Nick Martinez was optioned to the minors.  Source: MLB.com - T.R. Sullivan
 
BHQ take: With lefty Derek Holland due to return from the DL after two more rehab starts, the handwriting is on the wall for Martinez's time in the TEX rotation. Of course,...

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