Crisp was 0-for-4 on Monday night to drop his average to an abysmal .045. Crisp has been nothing short of horrible since his return from the DL with two hits in 44 at-bats. Crisp is likely suffering the effects of missing almost all of spring training after suffering an elbow injury early in March. The A's are likely to stick with Crisp in left field for now due to his track record with the squad and a lack of viable options to replace him.

Crisp finally recorded his first hit of the year Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a single and a walk in a loss to the Red Sox. That raises his average to a still-brutal .036, as Crisp is now 1-for-28 since coming back from an elbow injury that kept him out for the season's first month. The veteran outfielder should find his stride in time, but after a poor 2014 season, he'll need to do so quickly if he wants to hold onto a regular spot in Oakland's crowded outfield.

Crisp is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners. It's believed to be just a maintenance day for Crisp, who returned from an elbow injury last Wednesday that had sidelined him all season. The 35-year-old has yet to record a hit in his 14 at-bats, but is still expected to retain a hold on the leadoff gig as he looks to regain his timing at the plate. Sam Fuld will spell Crisp in left field Sunday.

Crisp will have a normal day of rest Thursday, John Hickey of the Oakland Tribune reports. Crisp returned from the disabled list Wednesday and got the start for the Athletics. He did not record a hit in Wednesday's loss to the Twins. Crisp should be back in the lineup Friday.

Crisp was activated from the DL on Wednesday. Crisp will be the starter most days in left field now that he has returned from the elbow injury he suffered in the spring. Crisp hit only .246 in 2014, but did contribute nine homers and 19 stolen bases. He'll slot back into the lineup immediately, leading off and playing in left against the Twins on Wednesday.

Crisp (elbow) is on his way to join the A's in Minneapolis for Wednesday's game, according to a post on his Instagram account. Look for him to get activated prior to Wednesday's game, but make sure to check back for confirmation that he is in the lineup. Billy Burns is an obvious candidate to be sent down to make room for Crisp on the active roster.

Crisp (elbow) could join the A's for Wednesday's game in Minnesota, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports. He was getting treatment Tuesday and his status will not be revealed until Wednesday morning or afternoon, but it's looking like he will be available. Upon Crisp's activation, it would make sense if the A's sent Billy Burns back to the minors. Crisp figures to share time with Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry in center field, but Crisp should get the most playing time of the trio while healthy.

Crisp (elbow) announced via Instagram that he will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Sunday. The plan, according to Crisp, is for him to take batting practice on the field both Friday and Saturday in preparation for his first rehab game Sunday. Crisp, who was expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks following arthroscopic elbow surgery in early April, will rehab through at least Thursday, but it sounds like he could make it back as soon as next weekend.

Crisp (elbow) could rejoin the Athletics in early May, as he's a week or two ahead of schedule in his recovery from arthroscopic surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Crisp posted on his instagram account Tuesday that he'll join the High-A Stockton Ports on an upcoming seven-game homestand spanning from Friday to next Thursday. While recent reports have hinted that Crisp is a bit ahead of schedule, this is the most encouraging news to date, as it now seems quite likely he'll join the A's before the middle of May.

Crisp (elbow) may resume taking batting practice by the end of the week, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports. Initially expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his elbow in early April, Crisp seems to be healing faster than the Athletics anticipated. The club still plans on having the outfielder head out on a rehab assignment in the minors once he draws closer to full health, but it's not expected to last more than a couple games. It's conceivable that he could be formally activated from the DL by the middle of May, if not sooner.