Decision On Hamilton Likely To Come After Opening Day

Rob Manfred says a decision on possible discipline against Josh Hamilton likely will happen after Opening Day.

Manfred had been hoping for a decision before the Los Angeles Angels start play Monday at Seattle.

"I think that we'll have something on Hamilton in relatively short order -- probably has been a little slower just because he's not available to play," the commissioner said Wednesday on SiriusXM radio.

Hamilton has had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and has been suspended in the past. The Angels said Hamilton met with baseball officials last month, but neither side provided details on the reason for the session.