• Taking swings in cage
    Manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that Crawford (oblique) took swings in the batting cages at the team's complex in Arizona, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    Advice: Servais added that Crawford will progress to hitting on the field with the hopes of swinging at full strength this weekend. If the 29-year-old shortstop is able to do that without any problems, he will embark on a brief rehab assignment before returning to the Mariners' lineup. Crawford had gone 5-for-16 with four RBI across his last four games before landing on the injured list April 25. Rotowire.com Today, 3:03 pm
    J.P. CrawfordSEA - SS
    4:40 pm @MIN
     
  • Darell Hernaiz exits Tuesday with ankle injury
    Darell Hernaiz was removed from Tuesday’s lopsided affair against the Rangers with a left ankle injury.

    Advice: Hernaiz suffered the injury during the early stages of the one-sided contest when he stepped awkwardly on the first-base bag attempting to beat out an infield hit. The 22-year-old infielder should be considered day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 2:10 pm
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    L, 8-15 vs TEX
     
  • Coming off bench
    Merrill is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

    Advice: After making six straight starts, Merrill will get a breather Tuesday. Instead, Jose Azocar will draw the start in center field. Rotowire.com Today, 1:55 pm
     
  • Luis Rengifo (illness) not in lineup again Tuesday
    Luis Rengifo (illness) remains absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Rengifo remains out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive contest due to illness. The versatile 27-year-old remains day-to-day for the moment. It’ll be Brandon Drury at the keystone and Cole Tucker at the hot corner once again on Tuesday night. Rotoworld Today, 1:54 pm
    Luis RengifoLAA - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 0-0 @PIT
     
  • Darell Hernaiz leaves game Tuesday with injury
    Darell Hernaiz made an early exit from Tuesday’s game against the Rangers with an apparent leg injury.

    Advice: Hernaiz stepped awkwardly on first base while attempting to beat out an infield hit during Tuesday’s one-sided affair against the Rangers and was immediately lifted from the contest. There should be an update on his status shortly. Rotoworld Today, 1:43 pm
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    L, 8-15 vs TEX
     
  • Early exit with injury
    Hernaiz was pinch-run for and limped off the field after stepping awkwardly on first base Tuesday against Texas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hernaiz's day will be done after sustaining a left ankle injury trying to beat out an infield hit in the second inning. While he managed to beat the throw, Hernaiz was replaced by Max Schuemann and won't return to Tuesday's contest. The A's have a double-header with the Rangers on Wednesday then will have a day off before a three-game set against the Mariners. Rotowire.com Today, 1:42 pm
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    L, 8-15 vs TEX
     
  • Not in Tuesday's lineup
    Mateo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Washington, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Mateo started the previous four games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-14 with two homers. Jordan Westburg will shift to the keystone while Ramon Urias starts at third base. Rotowire.com Today, 1:38 pm
     
  • Not starting Tuesday
    Alexander is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Alexander will give up the shortstop spot to Kevin Newman for a second straight game. The pair should continue to split work until Geraldo Perdomo (knee) returns. Rotowire.com Today, 12:32 pm
  • Sitting again Tuesday
    Rengifo (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Advice: Rengifo hasn't been in the lineup since Friday due to the illness, and his absence will extend to four games Tuesday. Cole Tucker will receive another start at the hot corner for the Halos. Rotowire.com Today, 12:25 pm
    Luis RengifoLAA - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 0-0 @PIT