ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) β Los Angeles Angels slugger Josh Hamilton says he’s feeling better and is ready for the playoffs this week.
The former AL MVP has missed 21 of the Angels’ last 22 games because of shoulder and other upper-body injuries.
Hamilton worked out Tuesday, and said he’s set for Friday when the Angels host the wild-card winner in the opener of the AL Division Series.
Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker also said he’s feeling fine. He hasn’t been in a game since Sept. 15 because of a mild oblique strain on his left side.
Shoemaker threw during a bullpen session Tuesday and later seemed confident there would be no setbacks.
