Angels' Hamilton meets with MLB officials on disciplinary issue

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with MLB officials regarding a disciplinary issue on Wednesday, according to an LA Times report. 

Angels GM Jerry Dipoto confirmed that Hamilton was in New York to meet with MLB, but declined to offer any further information.

"I can say that Josh is going to meet with league officials in New York. At this point I have no other information to offer," Dipoto told the publication.

FOX Sports MLB insider Ken Rosenthal asked a baseball executive whether Hamilton's discipline was for PEDs. The exec replied, "Worse," then declined to elaborate. 

Hamilton's checkered past is no secret. The former American League MVP was suspended from baseball from 2003-05 and has struggled with cocaine and alcohol addiction in the past. 

According to Steven Marcus of Newsday, Hamilton's father-in-law Michael Chadwick said the outfielder has "hit a bump in the road, keep him in your prayers." Chadwick has helped Hamilton with his substance abuse in the past but "purposefuly" did not speak to his son-in-law prior to his meeting with MLB.

Hamilton hasn't reported to spring training in Arizona after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder earlier this month. He is expected to be out until after the regular season begins.

He is entering the third season of a five-year, $125 million contract. Hamilton has been a disappointment for the Angels, batting just .255 with 31 homers and 123 RBI in two seasons. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.