A's OF Ryan Sweeney singled to right field in the seventh inning Monday against the Angels with the bases loaded and drove in two runs during an eight-run seventh inning. It ended up being his only hit in five at-bats. Sweeney has just two hits in his last 19 plate appearances.

A's OF Ryan Sweeney returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mariners after missing three games with a strained right quadriceps muscle. Sweeney was hitless in four at-bats and dropped his batting average to .296. He has just one hit in his last 12 plate appearances.

Athletics' Sweeney returns to lineup

Ryan Sweeney is still being bothered by his strained right quad, and could miss today's game against the White Sox, according to MLB.com. He would like to play against his former team but stated, "I think I'm the emergency, emergency, emergency option. I've been getting treatment, and I'm going to try to run on it a little today, but I think they want to just wait until we get back to warmer weather to really test it."It is currently 53 degrees in Chicago, and he will likely sit out until the Athletics return to warmer weather.

Ryan Sweeney missed Sunday action because of a strained right quad, but hopes to play in the two-game series against the White Sox, according to MLB.com. He noted, "I didn't pull it. I don't think the ailment is too bad."The White Sox are hot, and his services are needed as he contributed 8 hits over 23 at-bats so far.

Ryan Sweeney was removed from the A's game on Saturday with what is being called a strained right quad, this according to the AP.This doesn't appear to be a catastrophic injury, though the A's likely want to play it safe considering it's about minus 213 degrees in Cleveland tonight. If he is out for a while, look for Chris Denorfia to pick up most of the AB in the A's outfield.

A's OF Sweeney leaves with quad strain

Sweeney's RBI triple lifts A's

Ryan Sweeney is staking claim on the center field job for the A's. He had an RBI double as well as an RBI triple that proved to be the game-winner. Sweeney is batting a robust .438 on the year in 16 at-bats, while Chris Denorfia, who is competing with him for playing time, is hitting just .143.Sweeney should definitely receive the bulk of the playing time against righties, while Denorfia will still probably play most of the time against lefties.

Ryan Sweeney has fared very well against Cliff Lee, today's starting pitcher for Cleveland, according to MLB.com.Sweeney is hitting 6-for-23 with two homers and seven RBI against Lee, and this would be a good day to pencil him into your lineup.

Athletics' Sweeney goes 4-for-4