Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields has a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
The Rangers placed DeShields on the 10-day disabled list before Saturday's game against the Houston Astros and recalled right-hander Nick Gardewine from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding roster move.
DeShields appeared to suffer the injury during his final at-bat of Friday's victory over the Astros.
Carlos Tocci replaced DeShields as Texas' starting center fielder Saturday while shortstop Elvis Andrus batted leadoff in the Rangers' lineup.