PCL1 Round Rock Express

Berkman Headed To Round Rock Express

Published on April 16, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK, Texas - Five-time All-Star Lance Berkman will join the Round Rock Express for a rehab assignment this weekend, the Astros announced Friday. Berkman is expected to play with the Express for Saturday's 7:05 p.m. CDT game and Sunday's 2:05 p.m. game, both against the New Orleans Zephyrs.

Berkman, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee March 13, worked out Friday in Houston and was examined following the workout by Dr. David Lintner. Berkman remained in Houston this week to continue treatment and work on baseball skills to tolerance with physical therapist Matt Holland at The Methodist Hospital.

Houston's first-round draft pick out of Rice University in 1997, Berkman played in parts of four seasons (1998-2000, 2005) with New Orleans while the Zephyrs were the Astros' Triple-A affiliate.

The Express open their 2010 home schedule Friday at 7:05 p.m., hosting New Orleans for the first of a four-game series.

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