Punto (hamstring) remains limited to light jogging, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Punto has progressed a bit since this point last week, when he was still shut down from running entirely, but he's not looking like a good bet to return before the end of the month. The 36-year-old has not yet resumed swinging a bat.

Punto (hamstring) has yet to resume running, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. With Punto still shut down from running due to the hamstring injury, it's safe to say he will not be ready to return from the DL on Monday when first eligible. While there's a chance he could be cleared to resume running next week, it may be a long shot to think he could make it back before the end of the month.

Nick Punto went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in a win over the Orioles on Sunday. Punto also walked twice, reaching base four times in the game. He delivered a two-run single in the fifth inning, giving him 10 RBI for the year. The part-time player is batting .245/.350/.311 this season.

Nick Punto hit his annual home run and walked three times against the Tigers on Thursday. The homer was the 18th of his career. If it holds up, it'd be the eighth season of his career with exactly one homer (his career high is four). Punto started at shortstop against right-hander Rick Porcello today to give Jed Lowrie a day off. He's mostly played second base against lefties, but given that he's outhitting Eric Sogard there, perhaps some additional at-bats could be coming his way. Of course, neither is ever going to me of much use in fantasy leagues, even AL-only leagues.

Nick Punto went 2-for-4 with a stolen base starting in place of Jed Lowrie on Tuesday. With Lowrie sidelined due to a strained neck, Punto took advantage, singling twice in his four at-bats. Punto also stole his second base of the year. With Lowrie expected back Wednesday, Punto will return to his reserve role.

Nick Punto went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's win over the Nationals. Punto singled in a run in the Athletics' four-run first inning, and he doubled in two more in the seventh. The infielder doubled his RBI total with the productive day. He's still hitting just .224 with a .566 OPS on the year.

Nick Punto (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined until Friday. Punto left Monday's Cactus League game due to left hamstring tightness. The A's are hoping that a few days off will do the trick.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that Nick Punto (hamstring) will likely get a couple of days off. Punto left Monday's Cactus League game due to left hamstring tightness, but it's not a major concern. The 36-year-old currently projects to open the season as a utility infielder for Oakland.

Nick Punto exited Monday's Cactus League game due to hamstring tightness. His exit was considered precautionary, so it doesn't sound like a major concern. Consider him day-to-day.

Nick Punto left Monday's Cactus League game with an apparent injury. Punto exited the game after just two innings and was seen walking into the clubhouse with a team trainer at one point. No word yet on the exact nature of the injury, but the A's figure to pass along an update soon.