Josh Hamilton to get a shot; Derek Lowe already got one

Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton is going to get a shot to help his sore right knee.

Hamilton leads the majors with a .359 batting average and has 31 home runs and 95 RBIs. He was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter Tuesday night at Kansas City.

Hamilton was set to get the shot after the game and then sit out Wednesday for the AL West leaders.

Meanwhile, Atlanta right-hander Derek Lowe received an injection to deal with a sore right arm but said he should be able to make his next start for the Braves.

Lowe came out of his last start Sunday after giving up five runs in three innings against Florida. He now says he’s been struggling with pain behind his right elbow for the last six weeks.

Rockies get Delcarmen

The Colorado Rockies acquired pitcher Manny Delcarmen from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Chris Balcom-Miller.

The 28-year-old Delcarmen was 3-2 with a 4.70 earned run average in 48 relief appearances for Boston this season. Over parts of six big league seasons — all with the Red Sox — the right-hander is 11-6 with three saves and a 3.89 ERA in 289 relief outings.

Balcom-Miller, 21, started 19 games for single-A Asheville of the South Atlantic League this year and had a 3.31 ERA with a 6-7 record.

Baldelli is back

Rocco Baldelli is about to get another chance to play in the majors.

The Tampa Bay Rays are planning to purchase the contract of the outfielder-designated hitter from triple-A Durham when rosters can be expanded Wednesday.

Baldelli rejoined the Rays as a special instructor during spring training and was also rehabbing an injured shoulder this year. He missed the 2005 season and most of 2007 and ’08 because of injuries and a medical condition that sapped his energy.

The 28-year-old Baldelli was part of the Rays’ AL championship team in 2008. He played for Boston last season, hitting .253 with seven homers and 23 RBIs in 62 games.