Lowrie (shoulder) underwent an MRI that revealed some fluid in his shoulder, and he received a cortisone shot, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie landed on the injured list with a shoulder injury Thursday, and he'll rest for a few days prior to resuming a strengthening program. The 38-year-old doesn't have a timetable to return, but it's possible that he'll require more than the minimum of 10 days on the IL.

Lowrie had an MRI on his shoulder Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie landed on the injured list Thursday, but the team is looking to clarify the extent of the injury. The issue initially emerged in early June, but Oakland believed that Lowrie had made enough progress to avoid an extended absence. Instead, Lowrie will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days.

Lowrie (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie didn't appear in the last three games due to a left shoulder injury, and the issue will force him to miss at least a week and a half. It's not yet clear when the Athletics expect him to return to action, but he isn't guaranteed regular playing time for the rebuilding squad once he's cleared to rejoin the team.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Lowrie's recent string of absences from the lineup is related to a left shoulder injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "We're giving him this opportunity to see if we can get his strength back," Kotsay said of Lowrie, who initially sustained the injury July 9, when he collided with a baserunner while covering first base.

EDGE Analysis

In the 18 games since he suffered the injury in question, Lowrie has picked up just four starts, including only one in the Athletics' most recent seven contests. Kotsay noted that the Athletics have considered placing Lowrie on the 10-day injured list, but the team looks as though it'll wait another day or two before making a decision on that front. The 38-year-old Lowrie is hitless in his last 25 at-bats and likely isn't a high-priority player for the rebuilding Athletics, so he could be phased out of the regular lineup even if he moves past the shoulder issue in the near future.

Lowrie is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The switch-hitting Lowrie is on the bench for the fourth time in five games, this time taking a seat versus a lefty starting pitcher (Jordan Montgomery). Given his recent usage as well as the 25-49 Athletics' status as a non-contender, the 38-year-old Lowrie may be more likely to see his role dwindle than grow as the season rolls along. The likes of Seth Brown and Christian Bethancourt may be better bets to pick up starts at designated hitter at Lowrie's expense.

Lowrie is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christian Bethancourt will serve as the designated hitter Saturday, and he's fifth different DH the A's have used over the past five games. Lowrie still appears to be the primary option as Oakland's DH, but that clearly doesn't guarantee a spot in the everyday lineup.

Lowrie will be on the bench Friday against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie return from shoulder and wrist issues to start a pair of games last weekend, but he's since been on the bench in three of the last four games. Stephen Vogt will serve as Friday's designated hitter.

Lowrie is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie will sit for the second time in the series while top backstop Sean Murphy gets a day out of the field to serve as Oakland's designated hitter. Though Lowrie still looks like the Athletics' preferred option at DH, off days could come more frequently for the 38-year-old as the season unfolds and the team prioritizes younger options.

Lowrie will sit Tuesday against Seattle, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie returned from wrist and shoulder injuries to start both weekend games against the Royals but went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts. Jonah Bride will take over as the designated hitter Tuesday.

Lowrie (wrist/shoulder) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Lowrie was out of the lineup for the last seven games due to wrist and shoulder injuries, but he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Friday. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Saturday.