• J.D. Davis (groin) remaining with AAA through Thursday
    J.D. Davis (groin) will remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas through at least Thursday.

    Advice: If Davis checks out well over the next few days, the 31-year-old could be back in action over the weekend for the Athletics. The right-handed hitter has been out of action with a groin strain since April 16. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:37 pm
    J.D. DavisOAK - 1B,3B
    6:40 pm vs PIT
     
  • Nearing rehab assignment
    Carpenter (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Advice: Carpenter has progressed well since being given an injection for his right oblique strain a week ago, having taken a couple rounds of batting practice without issue. It sounds like he might be ready for activation within the next week or so. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:23 pm
     
  • Out of lineup Monday
    Schanuel isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup versus Philadelphia, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Schanuel went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday in a loss to the Twins, but he'll head to the bench Monday while Brandon Drury gets a start at first base. This will be Schanuel's first time out of the starting lineup since April 19. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:21 pm
  • Miguel Sanó (knee) absent Monday against Phillies
    Miguel Sanó is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies.

    Advice: Sanó will miss at least one more game while dealing with soreness in his left knee. Ehire Adrianza is getting the start at third base while Sanó gets better. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:16 pm
    Miguel SanóLAA - 1B,3B
    6:38 pm vs PHI
     
  • Encarnacion-Strand out again with hand injury
    Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Padres.

    Advice: Encarnacion-Strand was plunked in the hand during Saturday’s game, and he was held out of the lineup Sunday as well. The 24-year-old will miss at least one more game with Jeimer Candelario lined up at first base and Santiago Espinal in at third. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:00 pm
  • Out again Monday
    Sano (knee) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Phillies.

    Advice: It's the third straight game Sano has been on the bench due to a left knee issue which has plagued him for the better part of a week. Cole Tucker is at designated hitter and Brandon Drury and Ehire Adrianza will handle the corner infield spots for the Angels on Monday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:57 pm
    Miguel SanóLAA - 1B,3B
    6:38 pm vs PHI
     
  • Nolan Schanuel not starting Monday vs. Phillies
    Nolan Schanuel is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Phillies.

    Advice: Schanuel will take a seat against southpaw Cristopher Sánchez on Monday. Cole Tucker is the designated hitter and hitting seventh, and Brandon Drury will get a start at first base. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:55 pm
  • Scratched with back tightness
    Perez was scratched from Monday's lineup versus the Blue Jays due to back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Perez had been slated to catch and bat cleanup, but now Freddy Fermin will be behind the plate and Nelson Velazquez will move up to the cleanup spot. Consider Perez day-to-day. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:32 pm
     
  • Royals scratch Salvador Perez with back tightness
    Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to back tightness.

    Advice: Perez has been off to an excellent start while leading baseball with 26 RBI and posting an OPS of .990, but he’ll miss at least one game while dealing with the back issue. He should be considered day-to-day at this point, but testing on the 33-year-old is likely. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:28 pm