Geoff Lepper, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) will wear a plastic guard on his right thumb when hits.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Ryan Sweeney was activated from the disabled list Thursday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run, lifting his average to a team-high .291.

Analysis: Sweeney went on the DL on Aug. 13 with a sprained right thumb, and he had played in only one rehab game. But with the A's lacking offense, he was recalled when he became pain-free and was able to swing a bat freely. Sweeney makes good contact, can post a high average and should get regular at-bats down the stretch. Consider him a sleeper for deeper AL-only leagues

Ryan Sweeney reached three times and scored the winning run on Kurt Suzuki's hit in the bottom of the ninth as the A's edged the Twins 3-2 on Thursday. Suzuki ended the game with a pinch-hit double off Jesse Crain. Sweeney finished his first game back from the DL 2-for-3 with a walk. He played right field tonight, with Rajai Davis staying in center after his four-hit game on Wednesday.

The Associated Press reports the Oakland Athletics activated OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday night, Aug. 28, and inserted him in the starting lineup in right field.

News: The Oakland Athletics activated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list and started him in right field against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Struggling outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for Sweeney. "Ryan Sweeney is ready to play and we feel like Carlos could use some at-bats in the minor leagues to get his swing going again playing down there," A's manager Bob Geren said. "He's a very talented player and he's in a little bit of a slump right now."

Analysis: Sweeney had been out with a sprained right thumb since Aug. 13 and went hitless in a one-game rehab assignment before joining his teammates for the start of a three-game series against the Twins. Sweeney was also on the DL earlier this season with a bruised toe. Consider him a sleeper for deeper AL-only leagues. Sweeney makes good contact, can post a high average and should get regular at-bats down the stretch

Ryan Sweeney was activated from the DL on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.Sweeney has been out due to a sprained right thumb, and to make room for him on the roster the A's chose to demote struggling outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics activated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list. It looked like Sweeney would have to wait until Sept. 1 before being activated, but the A's made the switch now with Carlos Gonzalez struggling mightily. That means Sweeney will go back to playing center field. He moved to right to make room for Gonzalez earlier this season.

News: A's outfielder Ryan Sweeney (thumb) went 0-for-3 at the start of his Class A rehab assignment in the Rookie League on Wednesday.

Analysis: Sweeney should be ready to return once rosters expand in September. Consider him a sleeper for deeper AL-only leagues, once healthy. He makes good contact, can post a high average and should get regular at-bats down the stretch

Ryan Sweeney (thumb) began a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday at rookie-ball. Sweeney went 0-for-3 with two walks in his first game action since landing on the disabled list three weeks ago. He figures to return when rosters expand next week.Source: San Francisco Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) was 0-for-3 with two walks in a rookie-ball game in Arizona on Wednesday, Aug. 27. It his first game since going on the DL on Aug. 13.

Ryan Sweeney went 0-for-3 with two walks in a rookie-ball game in Arizona on Wednesday, which was his first game since going on the DL on August 13, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from a sprained right thumb.There is a chance he could rejoin the club Tuesday in Kansas City. He hit for a solid average (.287) this season, but offers little else as a fantasy outfielder.

Rick Hurd, of The Mercury News, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) was scheduled to play in a rehab game Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Ryan Sweeney, who is on the DL with a sprained right thumb, will take batting practice for the first time today in Arizona, according to the SF Chronicle.He is making progress, but the Athletics are yet to set a timetable for his return.

Ryan Sweeney, who is recovering from a sprained right thumb, has begun to swing the bat again (hitting off a tee), according to the SF Chronicle.He is making progress, but there remains no set timetable for his return to Oakland.

Ryan Sweeney (thumb) started hitting off a tee Thursday. "We'll see how he progresses. He has a sprained thumb and when things are tolerable to swing, he'll start swinging," manager Bob Geren said. "I mean he's on that path now. ... There's no exact timetable, just depends on how he feels."Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Jesse Baumgartner, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) began hitting off a tee Thursday, Aug. 21.

The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb), who is on the disabled list with a sprained right thumb, is rehabbing in Phoenix but has yet to start hitting.

News: The Sports Xchange reports that Ryan Sweeney had an MRI on his injured right thumb that confirmed the initial diagnosis: He has a severe sprain but there is no fracture.

Analysis: Sweeney is on the DL after hurting his thumb making a sliding, backhand catch on Tuesday against Tampa Bay. The rookie has been one of Oakland's top contributors both offensively and defensively. He has proven more of an asset in the batting average than home run category in his first full season, making him more of an AL-only option. Keep tabs on his health

Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) recently underwent an MRI exam on his right thumb, which showed no structural damage, according to The Associated Press.

An MRI on Ryan Sweeney's right thumb revealed only a sprain, according to MLB.com. However, manager Bob Geren still isn't sure if Sweeney will be available to return when eligible on August 28. "His thumb is just sprained, and there is no significant damage," Geren said. "When his mobility comes back and he's able to play, he'll play. It is great news. Obviously, he is still very sore. When the 15 days are up, we'll see where he's at."Sweeney has slumped recently, but overall he's had a pretty good rookie year. Hopefully he'll be back before the end of the month, but he'll definitely be back sometime in September.

An MRI of Ryan Sweeney's thumb revealed only a sprain. That's what was expected, but the confirmation is nice. There's still not a concrete estimate for his return, and his thumb is still sore, but he could be back when his DL stint is over on August 27.Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Sweeney, who had been one of the A's biggest offensive threats, hurt the thumb Tuesday while making a sliding catch. The rookie also has been playing with a bruised right hand and a torn left pinkie tendon to go along with an ankle sprain. On top of that, he was on the DL earlier this year with a left toe contusion. The consistent Sweeney was hitting .287 with four home runs and 37 RBIs in 88 games with the A's, ranking fourth among American League rookies in batting average. He will receive an MRI on both the sprained thumb and torn pinkie tendon on Friday, Aug. 15, when he will find out how long the injuries will keep him out of the lineup.

ESPN reports the Oakland Athletics placed OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 13.

News: Oakland Athletics outfielder Ryan Sweeney was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay with a sprained right thumb. Sweeney, among AL rookie leaders in stolen bases and batting average, injured his thumb making a diving catch in right field that helped preserve the A's 2-1 victory over the Rays on Tuesday night. The A's recalled outfielder Eric Patterson, part of the trade that sent Rich Harden to the Chicago Cubs, to replace Sweeney.

Analysis: Sweeney is hitting .287 with four home runs and 37 RBI. He's yet to make an error in 114 career games. "He's been one of our best baserunners, defensive players and offensive players," A's manager Bob Geren said. "It's a big blow. Hopefully it will be no more than a couple of weeks." Sweeney is merely an AL-only and Rotisserie league Fantasy option when healthy

Updating a report from earlier today, the Oakland A's have officially placed Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb, according to the San Francisco Gate.Sweeney hurt the thumb making a sliding catch on his stomach on Tuesday night; he's also been playing with a bruised right hand and a torn left pinkie tendon to go along with an ankle sprain. The rookie has been one of the A's few consistent offensive performances this year, and considering how little the team has produced in the second half, his loss certainly won't help.

Athletics placed OF Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb. Add it to the list of injuries Sweeney is dealing with: a bruised right hand, a torn left pinkie tendon and an ankle sprain. Sweeney sprained his thumb making a sliding catch on Tuesday night, and the banged-up outfielder could use a little time off.

Athletics placed OF Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb. Add it to the list of injuries Sweeney is dealing with: a bruised right hand, a torn left pinkie tendon and an ankle sprain. Sweeney sprained his thumb making a sliding catch on Tuesday night, and clearly the banged-up outfielder could use a little time off.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Ryan Sweeney, already playing with a torn left pinkie tendon and a bruised right hand, injured his right thumb while making a backhanded catch while skidding on his stomach in the seventh inning Tuesday against Tampa.

Analysis: Sweeney, the A's top hitter much of the year, will be examined by Dr. Kendrick Lee, a hand specialist, in San Francisco. He has proven more of an asset in the batting average than home run category in his first full season, making him more of an AL-only option. Keep tabs on his health

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (thumb) injured his right thumb making a diving catch Tuesday, Aug. 12, and will likely miss a game or two.

Ryan Sweeney injured his right thumb while making a backhanded catch Tuesday and is scheduled be examined by a hand specialist Wednesday. Sweeney was already playing through a torn left pinkie tendon and bruised right hand. "I'm a little concerned about that," manager Bob Geren said. "He hurt the thumb on his glove hand, but to what extent I don't know. But he's been playing with an injured finger, ankle, he's always going out there and giving it his all."Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Ryan Sweeney injured his right thumb while making a backhanded catch as he skidded on his stomach in the seventh inning Tuesday, according to the SF Chronicle. He is already playing with a torn left pinkie tendon and a bruised right hand. Manager Bob Geren said, "I'm a little concerned about that. He hurt the thumb on his glove hand, but to what extent I don't know."He will be examined by hand specialist Dr. Kendrick Lee in San Francisco this morning. Sweeney has been Oakland's best hitter for most of the season, and currently holds a .287 batting average.

News: Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney, who missed Friday's game with a swollen hand, returned to the lineup Saturday at Detroit. He went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Analysis: Sweeney has proven more of an asset in the batting batting average than home run category in his first full season, making him more of an AL-only option. He doesn't seem particularly hot right now, though

Ryan Sweeney returned to action on Saturday and finished 2-for-5 versus the Tigers. Sweeney didn't play Friday due to a bruised right hand.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Ryan Sweeney was not in the lineup Friday after being struck in the back of the hand by a pitch from Toronto's B.J. Ryan on Thursday night. X-rays were negative but the hand was still swollen and sore, so he was held out.

Analysis: The rookie is expected to be back in the lineup on Saturday or Sunday at the latest. He has proven more of an asset in the batting batting average than home run category in his first full season, making him more of an AL-only option

Ryan Sweeney was out of action on Friday due to a sore hand after being hit by a pitch on Thursday, according to MLB.com. "It's fortunate, for how hard he got hit and where he got hit, that he's OK," manager Bob Geren said. "It's good news in a time where we need some."Sweeney wasn't able to take BP on Friday, but the team is positive that this setback will not require any DL time for the young outfielder. Rajai Davis played on Friday and would likely pick up a couple more starts if Sweeney is sidelined through the weekend.

Andrew Gribble, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (hand) was not in the starting lineup Friday, Aug. 8, because of a hand injury.

Ryan Sweeney was held out of Friday's starting lineup because of soreness in his right hand. Sweeney was nailed with a B.J. Ryan fastball on Thursday, but X-rays showed no broken bones. "It's fortunate, for how hard he got hit and where he got hit, that he's OK," manager Bob Geren said. He should be available as a pinch-hitter.Source: Athletics.mlb.com

According to manager Bob Geren, X-rays revealed no broken bones, as the ball struck Sweeney on some soft tissue between two fingers. "It's fortunate, for how hard he got hit and where he got hit, that he's OK," Geren said. "It's good news in a time where we need some." The manager went on to say that Sweeney could play Friday "maybe as a last resort" if the club needed his services off the bench.

Ryan Sweeney was hit on the back of the right hand in the ninth inning Thursday, but he stayed in to run, according to the SF Chronicle.X-rays taken after the game were negative, and he is expected to be fine. He hit a solo home run before getting hurt in the game, and maintains a .293 batting average.

News: Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney went 1-for-4 with a solo home run -- his fourth -- Thursday at Toronto. He had gone hitless in two of his last three games.

Analysis: Sweeney has proven more of an asset in the batting batting average than home run category in his first full season, making him more of an AL-only option. He doesn't seem particularly hot right now, though

A timely homer for Sweeney, who last went deep on July 5, a span of 21 games. The 23-year-old outfielder now has four blasts on the season to go with his .293 average and 37 RBIs.

Ryan Sweeney returned to action on Tuesday and went 3-for-5 against the Blue Jays. Sweeney didn't play Monday because of a sore finger.

Ryan Sweeney was scratched from the lineup Monday because of soreness in his left pinkie finger. Sweeney is playing through a torn tendon that will likely require surgery in the offseason, so he figures to need occasional time off for the remainder of the year.Source: San Francisco Chronicle