MLB Notes: League meets with Angels’ Josh Hamilton over disciplinary issue

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with Major League Baseball officials about a disciplinary issue.

Angels spokesman Tim Mead confirmed the Los Angeles Times’ initial report Wednesday that Hamilton went to New York to meet with baseball officials. The team declined to give any more specific information.

Hamilton hasn’t reported to spring training in Arizona after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder earlier this month. He is expected to miss part of the regular season.

The 2010 A.L. MVP is entering the third season of a five-year, $125 million contract. Hamilton has batted just .255 with 31 homers and 123 RBIs in two seasons with the Angels.

Hamilton also has a well-chronicled history of drug addiction and alcohol abuse, leading to previous suspensions.

Clearing the bases

Middle infielder Yoan Moncada arrived at the spring training headquarters of the Red Sox as the sides near the finalization of a contract. … Former All-Star infielder Everth Cabrera and the Orioles finalized a $2.4 million, one-year contract. … Reds pitcher Homer Bailey won’t be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from surgery on Sept. 5 to repair a torn right flexor tendon. … Chemist Paulo Berjuk has been sentenced by a federal judge to 18 months in prison for supplying performance-enhancing drugs to the Biogenesis clinic.