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A hitless weekend in San Francisco cooled off torrid Indians left fielder Michael Brantley and he has remained rather chilly.

Brantley finally ended a hitless streak that had reached 17 at-bats with an opposite-field double Tuesday night against the Angels. His batting average has dropped from .296 to .255 over the last five games. But he remains tied for seventh in the American League with 20 RBI.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes rejoined the starting lineup Tuesday at Texas after missing four games due to a hamstring injury. Cespedes, however, did not return to the field and was the team's DH.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin told reporters that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is "50-50" to return to the lineup Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Cespedes went through running drills on Monday, as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury. He is hitting .238 in 84 at-bats.

Blue Jays second baseman Ryan Goins was optioned down to Triple-A Buffalo Monday night, MLB.com reports. The team has not yet announced a corresponding move to replace him on the current roster.

Goins batted .150 with one home run and one RBI in 60 at-bats.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will likely return to the starting lineup Tuesday if all goes well with his running drills Monday, MLB.com reports.

If Cespedes runs without issue, he could also be used off the bench in Monday's game against the Rangers. He has been out since Thursday while dealing with a hamstring issue.

As expected, Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes did not return to the starting lineup Monday against the Rangers, missing a fourth straight start. Manager Bob Melvin indicated during a radio interview Monday he expects Cespedes back in the lineup Tuesday.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin told MLB Network Radio he doesn't expect outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to be in the lineup Monday at Texas. However, he doesn't expect him to be sidelined for long.

"Probably won't start (Monday), and I'm not sure if I can use him off the bench. But he should be back (Tuesday)," Melvin said. 

Melvin added Cespedes might DH for a day or two before returning to the field.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Astros. 

Cespedes was expected to be out due to a hamstring issue. The team is not expected to place Cespedes on the disabled list, so he should return to action soon. Cespedes is hitting .238 in 84 at-bats.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is doubtful to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, MLB.com reports.

Cespedes suffered a hamstring strain Thursday and even though he said he wouldn't need a stint on the disabled list, it appears he'll be out through the entire weekend as he recovers. Cespedes has hit .238/.316/.464 with four home runs and 14 RBI in 84 at-bats.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will do some running before Saturday's game against the Astros, and he could be available off the bench, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Cespedes left Thursday's game with a hamstring issue and has been out of the starting lineup for a few days. He has hit .238/.316/.464 with four home runs and 14 RBI in 84 at-bats.