Rangers manager Ron Washington said the injury wasn't serious and that he expects Bradley to be available for Thursday's series finale against the Braves. Milton Bradley
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2008 Season StatsGMHRRBIROBPAVG62154847.452.330 Bradley left Tuesday night's 7-5 victory over the Braves after hurting himself on a two-run single in the third inning. He hit the ball into the gap in right-center field, and reached down for his leg even before reaching first base.Bradley wanted to remain in the game and tried to test his leg by running down the right-field line. Washington decided to pull him.
Washington checked with Bradley on Wednesday.
"He came in feeling OK, but he felt another day would help so we'll give him another day," Washington said. "It's a little strain. He came in and got it worked on. He'll be ready for the day game tomorrow."
Bradley is hitting .330 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs. He is leading the league in slugging percentage and on-base average.
In other Rangers injury news, right-hander Joaquin Benoit has one more throwing session scheduled for Thursday as he gets closer to rejoining the bullpen.
Benoit, one of the Rangers' top relievers last season, hasn't appeared in a game since June 7. He hasn't been placed on the disabled list, but he hasn't been available because of weakness in his right shoulder.
"You want consistency on the pitching staff and he's one of the guys we depend on for that, so it hurts," Washington said.
If Benoit comes through Thursday's session pain-free, Washington said the pitcher should be back in the bullpen for this weekend's series at Washington.
Benoit is 3-2 with a 5.76 ERA in 29 games this season. Last year he was 7-4 with a 2.85 ERA in 70 games.
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