Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Moreland (rib) has resumed taking full batting practice in addition to fielding ground balls at first base, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin is hopeful that Moreland may be ready to return from the 10-day injured list before the Athletics' homestand comes to an end Sunday, but the skipper didn't specify whether the first baseman will require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated. Prior to being shut down with an inflamed left rib junction, Moreland was hitting .237 with four home runs and 15 RBI in 31 games.

Moreland (ribs) has resumed swinging a bat, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran went on the injured list May 18 with an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib, so the fact that he's already been able to resume swinging a bat less than a week later is certainly encouraging. However, with his placement on the IL having been made retroactive to May 15, Moreland will need "a little more time," per manager Bob Melvin, although the Athletics' skipper also noted the 35-year-old may not need a rehab assignment before returning.

Moreland was placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Retroactive to May 15, the move allows Moreland to return no sooner than May 25 against Seattle. The veteran first baseman has produced a modest .305 on-base percentage in 105 plate appearances this season -- however, he has served as an important change-of-pace in the Athletics' righty-heavy lineup. Luis Barrera has been called up to fill Moreland's roster spot.

Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday, but manager Bob Melvin said Moreland was feeling "a little better," Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "Those things are dicey," Melvin said. "Good chance we get through the off day and make a better determination once we get home."

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Melvin will stay away from Moreland entirely on Sunday if he can help it with the team off day looming. Moreland is receiving treatment, but as of Saturday, he still had not had any tests done on the injury. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter in the finale in Minnesota as Chad Pinder mans second base.

Moreland is out of Saturday's lineup due to left side tightness and is receiving treatment, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland is currently receiving treatment for the issue, but he has had no tests to this point. Manager Bob Melvin did not rule out the potential that Moreland would land on the injured list, but he said there has not been a decision yet. Seth Brown replaced Moreland in the lineup Saturday and is hitting second while serving as the designated hitter.

Moreland is not in Saturday's lineup against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland had started each of the Athletics last six games, but he will be out of the lineup Saturday against Jose Berrios. Seth Brown will take over as the designated hitter and hit second.

Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland has now hit safely in four games in a row, while recording two RBI and two runs scored in that stretch. The veteran is hitting just .200 with a .606 OPS in 33 plate appearances this month, though.

Moreland went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and a walk in a loss to the Rays on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran's timely fourth-inning knock brought home Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty to give the Athletics a 3-0 lead at the time. Moreland has reached safely in seven of his last nine games, but he's actually seen his batting average drop 27 points to .218 during that span, while his on-base percentage has experienced a similar 28-point tumble to .300. However, he's shown a knack for clutch hitting like Sunday's throughout the season, as he now has a .353 average across 23 plate appearances with men in scoring position.

Moreland isn't starting Friday against the Rays, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will be on the bench for a third consecutive contest with left-hander Rich Hill starting for the Rays. Ramon Laureano will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Canha starts in center field and Tony Kemp starts in left.

Moreland isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland will be out of the lineup for a second straight day since southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu is starting for Toronto. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter while Tony Kemp starts at second base.