MLB Player News

Buxton (hip) has been swinging in the cage for the past few days and could begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week if he's able to run without issues, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Buxton was one of the best players in the entire league through his first 24 games, hitting .370 with nine homers and five steals. His persistent injury problems aren't going away, however, as he hit the injured list with a strained hip in early May. The Twins have yet to specify an exact timeline for his return, but if he does indeed begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, he could be back with the team sometime in the first few days of June.

Canha (elbow) will lead off and play left field Monday against the Mariners.

Canha missed Sunday's game against the Angels with a sore elbow, but the injury evidently wasn't a serious one. He certainly hasn't looked like he's playing through pain lately, as he's gone hitless just once in his last 11 games, posting a 1.139 OPS over that stretch.

Choi (knee) isn't expected to miss any additional time, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi was removed from Monday's game against Toronto with right knee soreness, but manager Kevin Cash didn't sound too concerned about the issue after the contest. Even though Choi underwent surgery on the same knee in late March, his soreness is unlikely to have a significant impact on his availability.

Stanton (quadriceps) took batting practice on the field Sunday and could return from the injured list Tuesday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

The Yankees have an off day Monday, so a decision on whether to activate Stanton after a minimum IL stay will likely wait until Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal but optimistic about the possibility, indicating that Stanton is "tracking in the right way." "We'll see where we're at Tuesday," Boone added.

Choi left Monday's game against the Blue Jays with a sore right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He drew a pair of walks and scored once across his two plate appearances before departing.

Choi underwent surgery on the same knee in late March, so this could be a more concerning issue than most cases of knee soreness. If he's forced to miss an extended period, Mike Brosseau could see an increased role at first base.

Lewis went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, HBP and strikeout as Seattle lost 9-2 to San Diego on Sunday.

Lewis singled and stole second in the second inning and recorded another base knock in the sixth. The steal was only his second of the season. He is batting a modest .240.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Canha was held out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels due to a sore elbow, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Melvin opted to keep Canha on the bench after the outfielder's elbow swelled up after he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 6-2 win. The Athletics are hopeful a day off will be enough to resolve the injury, but Canha's fantasy managers will still want to track his status heading into Oakland's three-game series with the Mariners that begins Monday.

Ohtani is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, manager Joe Maddon said that the Athletics bringing a lefty (Sean Manaea) to hill in addition to the Angels having Monday off were factors in the decision to let the lefty-hitting Ohtani sit out Sunday. Maddon noted that he still expects the two-way star to serve as a designated hitter throughout the Angels' upcoming six-game week, aside from the day the southpaw pitches. Ohtani tentatively lines up to make his next start on the mound Friday in Oakland.

Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Canha is likely sitting due to a pre-planned maintenance day in an afternoon game following a night game. Luis Barrera will step in as the Athletics' left fielder in place of Canha, who starred in Saturday's 6-2 win by going 2-for-3 with a triple, double and two runs.

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, manager Dusty Baker said he elected to give Alvarez the day off since the 23-year-old had looked "a little bit lost" at the plate of late. In 21 at-bats over his last five games, Alvarez has produced only three hits while striking out eight times. Michael Brantley will serve as the designated hitter in place of Alvarez, while Chas McCormick picks up a start at Brantley's usual spot in left field.