MLB Player News

Kirilloff (wrist) could report to Double-A Pensacola later this week, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

He sustained the injury late in spring training, and originally was expected to return to the field sometime in April. He'll move to first base after playing the outfield last season.

Olson (hand) flew to Reno, Nevada on Tuesday to join Triple-A Las Vegas and will be in the starting lineup at first base for the Aviators on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Olson's minor-league stint is expected to last at least 4-5 games before the Athletics consider activating him. The slugging infielder has been sidelined since leaving a March 21 game against the Mariners with hand pain, so his timing at the plate certainly needs some work. "I just want him to feel comfortable and see the ball well," manager Bob Melvin said. "We have to resist the urge of trying to get him back here as quickly as we can, because he's been out for a while. With hamate injuries, sometimes it takes a little while for the strength to come back. We'll see where we're at at the end of this road trip."

Santana went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Marlins.

Santana took Sandy Alcantara deep in the second inning for his third home run of the season. It was his second homer in as many games, which broke him out of a previous slump at the dish during which he went 1-for-23. Regardless of the level of power Santana is able to provide this season, he remains consistent in his ability to get on base as he now has a .430 on-base percentage through 114 plate appearances.

Gurriel is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Twins.

Gurriel is in the midst of a 5-for-39 (.128) skid at the plate over his last 10 games, despite the fact he is striking out just 14.3 percent of the time over that stretch. Of 30 qualified first basemen, Gurriel ranks 28th with an 81 wRC+, ahead of only Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan O'Hearn. Aledmys Diaz will start at first base, hitting seventh.

Cabrera (calf) is starting at third base and batting seventh Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

Cabrera has missed the last three matchups due to left calf soreness, but he'll be back in action Tuesday for the series opener. The 33-year-old is slashing .237/.298/.500 with six homers and 17 RBI through 22 games in 2019.

O'Hearn isn't starting Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay.

With the lefty Blake Snell slated to toe the rubber for the Rays, O'Hearn will take a seat. He's yet to record a hit this season in 19 plate appearances against left-handed pitching. Hunter Dozier moves to first base in O'Hearn's stead, making room for Kelvin Gutierrez at the hot corner.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run in a win over the Royals on Monday, his first major-league game.

Lowe enjoyed a productive first brush with big-league arms, lacing an eighth-inning double and subsequently coming home on a Kevin Kiermaier RBI single. The 23-year-old rookie is primed for a robust role now that he's gotten the call from Triple-A Durham, and the .300/.438/.543 line he'd churned out with the Bulls prior to his promotion offers a glimpse at his expansive upside.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles in a win over the Royals on Monday.

Diaz's late-April surge continued in fine fashion Monday, with the slugging infielder posting his fifth two-hit game over the last 11. Diaz has now reached safely in 13 consecutive games overall, and he's driven in at least one run in six straight contests.

Lowe will bat fifth and be the designated hitter Monday against the Royals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lowe had his contract selected earlier in the day and is expected to find himself in the lineup on a regular basis. Both Lowe and fellow first baseman Ji-Man Choi are left-handed, but there's room for both of them with the designated hitter spot. Yandy Diaz and Avisail Garcia have spent time at both of those positions, but the Rays can fit them in as well, with Diaz starting at third base and Garcia in right field.

Cron will be on the bench Monday against Houston.

Cron is hitting .270 with three homers in his last 10 games. Marwin Gonzalez slides to first base in his absence, with Ehire Adrianza starting at third.