Eric Chavez, dealing with a torn labrum in his shoulder, took batting practice Monday. He said the shoulder didn't bother him much while hitting, but Chavez is less encouraged about throwing, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "He looked good," hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo said of Chavez's batting practice. "It's his first time hitting live on the field and seeing the ball moving at him, and it went well."Chavez said last week that his shoulder is so damaged that he doesn't believe surgery would fix the problem and that he could finish his career at first. The A's have not established a timetable for his return.

Eric Chavez (shoulder) took batting practice on the field on Monday. Chavez, who said over the weekend that he didn't know if his shoulder could be surgically repaired, is focusing on becoming a productive hitter. He could move back to first and play DH.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Eric Chavez described his labrum in his throwing shoulder as "shredded" after a poor throwing session Saturday, according to the SF Chronicle.The damage in his right shoulder is more extensive than previously believed. The labrum is so severely torn that it cannot be repaired, and his days of playing third base can be over. He noted that his career is at a crossroads, and may consider finishing his career at first base.

Eric Chavez called the labrum in his throwing shoulder "shredded" on Saturday after a poor throwing session. Chavez may be done as a third baseman in this league. "My career is definitely at a crossroads," he said. Chavez might be hinting at a possible move to first base, as he said he's refocused his attention on becoming a productive offensive player once again. "The way I feel about my arm, I know the end result already," he said.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Eric Chavez (shoulder) has begun a throwing program that will help determine his status for the rest of the season. Head athletic trainer Stephen Sayles believes Chavez's throwing program will help everyone "get a feel for how he's doing." He threw 25 balls from 60 feet and hit off a tee on Saturday, reporting no initial discomfort. Chavez hasn't ruled out having season-ending surgery.Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez continues to work towards health, entering a new throwing program designed to encourage slow-but-progressive muscle build and flexibility in his inflamed right shoulder, according to MLB.com.When talking about the shoulder that has kept him on the disabled list since July 2 -- his second lengthy injury stint of the season - Chavez expressed a sense of uncertainty. On Saturday head athletic trainer Stephen Sayles offered some answers, putting Chavez into this new program with hopes of getting him back in positive spirits. It was the 30-year-old Chavez's second consecutive day of throwing, and on Saturday he threw 25 balls from 60 feet, a distance Sayles hopes will expand during the next couple of weeks. Throwing, however, is what aggravates Chavez's shoulder the most. All is well and good with rehab plans, but what A's fans really want to know is if they will see their favorite third baseman back at the hot corner by season's end. This is the same question fantasy owners want answered, but reading the report leaves little to be found in terms of progressive news leading to high hopes. Stay tuned.

Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez continues to work towards health, entering a new throwing program designed to encourage slow-but-progressive muscle build and flexibility in his inflamed right shoulder, according to MLB.com.When talking about the shoulder that has kept him on the disabled list since July 2 -- his second lengthy injury stint of the season - Chavez expressed a sense of uncertainty. On Saturday head athletic trainer Stephen Sayles offered some answers, putting Chavez into this new program with hopes of getting him back in positive spirits. It was the 30-year-old Chavez's second consecutive day of throwing, and on Saturday he threw 25 balls from 60 feet, a distance Sayles hopes will expand during the next couple of weeks. Throwing, however, is what aggravates Chavez's shoulder the most. All is well and good with rehab plans, but what A's fans really want to know is if they will see their favorite third baseman back at the hot corner by season's end. This is the same question fantasy owners want answered, but reading the report leaves little to be found in terms of progressive news leading to high hopes. Stay tuned.

When talking about the shoulder that has kept him on the disabled list since July 2 -- his second lengthy injury stint of the season -- Chavez expressed a sense of uncertainty. On Saturday, though, head athletic trainer Stephen Sayles offered some answers -- not about the third baseman's future, but about what Chavez will be doing to hopefully ensure himself of one on the baseball field. Sayles revealed that Chavez is on Day 2 of an extensive throwing program. There is no timetable for his return.

Eric Chavez (shoulder inflammation) hinted on Friday that he is open to the idea of undergoing season-ending surgery. "The way my shoulder has been, I don't really see it getting better," Chavez said. "At best, it's going to be maintained. The rest of this year and the beginning of next year will tell the story for the rest of my career." He has been on the disabled list since July 2 and has just 29 at-bats this season. "Whether surgery happens or not is not my call, really," he said. "I've yet to hear definitive answers from anybody that would let me sleep well at night. ... It's just a really bad shoulder."Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Chavez only has 89 at-bats this season, producing a meager .247 average over that span.

Eric Chavez will resume baseball activities when the A's return to Oakland on Friday, the AP reports. The third baseman is on the DL due to right shoulder inflammation.The report did not guess at when Chavez would hurt himself again, but our bet is on Sunday. Injuries have held him to 23 games and 89 at-bats this season, and we don't have high hopes for Eric when (or if) he gets healthy.

The MRI on Eric Chavez's right shoulder showed nothing more than inflammation, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He will rehab the shoulder for two weeks before the team decides what to do.It's been a long while since Chavez was a fantasy force, and this continued shoulder aggravation will do nothing to change that.

MRI on Chavez confirms shoulder inflammation

Eric Chavez has officially been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sore right shoulder, according to the AP. The team recalled infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento as an adjoining move.This is his second trip to the DL this season, and he only played in 23 games so far, with a .247 batting average.

Updating an earlier report, the A's have placed Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury, this according to the San Francisco Chronicle.Chavez had surgery on the shoulder in October and missed most of the first two months this year. There is no timetable for the veteran's return.

Athletics send Chavez to 15-day disabled list

MLB.com reports, Eric Chavez will be placed on the 15-day disable list due to his sore right shoulder. Frustrated by his latest injury Chavez said, "I just want to get to the point where I can get out there and know I can be a productive player, and right now I'm not."Chavez had surgery on the shoulder in October to remove bone spurs and missed most of the first two months this year. We will keep an eye on this situation as the six-time gold glove winner can't seem to stay healthy.

A's expected to place Chavez on disabled list

Eric Chavez, who has not played third base in more than a week and a half, is still not ready to return to the lineup, this according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Asked about his sore right shoulder Tuesday, Chavez said, "I don't know what's going on with it."The soreness has not subsided enough for Chavez to play in the field. Chavez had surgery on the shoulder in October to remove bone spurs and missed most of the first two months this year.

Shoulder injury keeping Chavez from 3B

Chavez rejoins Oakland's lineup