Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-3 and scored a run in Monday's win over the Twins.

Cain scored the tying run on an Alex Gordon single in the club's decisive three-run eighth inning. The center fielder has three hits over the last two days to push his average up to .250 following a slow start. Cain remains an intriguing mix of speed and some pop if he can manage to stay healthy.

Lorenzo Cain is not in the Royals' lineup Thursday.

It's just a routine day of rest for Cain, who is 1-for-8 with three strikeouts so far this season. Jarrod Dyson will start in center field against the White Sox.

Lorenzo Cain doubled and launched a solo homer Wednesday against the Dodgers.

The longball came in the fourth inning off of Aaron Harang. Cain is now sporting a robust .474 average this spring, and he's recorded five doubles to go along with the homer. He should be a nice fantasy option as long as he can stay healthy.

Lorenzo Cain (hand) expects to make his Cactus League debut at some point next week.

Cain injured the back of his right hand during hitting drills Sunday, but has already resumed hitting activities has been cleared of anything serious. He hopes to play as soon as Monday.

Lorenzo Cain (hand) will resume hitting on Saturday.

Cain strained his right hand Sunday during hitting drills, but it only set him back for a couple days. He hopes to play as soon as Monday.

Royals manager Ned Yost said Monday that Lorenzo Cain (hand) should be 100 percent by the weekend.

Cain injured the back of his right hand Sunday during hitting drills. He has been cleared of anything serious.

Lorenzo Cain was held out of regular batting practice Sunday after injuring the back of his right hand during drills in the cage.

The Royals don't believe the ailment is serious, so Cain should be ready to return soon. He batted .266/.316/.419 with seven homers, 31 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 222 at-bats during an injury-plagued 2012 season.

Lorenzo Cain said Friday that he's done for the remainder of the season.

He called it a very tough year, but vowed to rehab over the Winter in preparation for a strong 2013. He finishes the year with a .266/.316/.419 line with seven homers, 31 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 222 at-bats. Assuming he's fully healthy, he should return as the Royals starting center fielder next season.

Lorenzo Cain was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring.

Cain suffered the injury while trying to make a diving catch during Thursday's game. The prognosis is worse than originally expected and it's very possible he could be done for the season. The newly-recalled Jason Bourgeois will start in his place in center field on Friday and should be relevant in AL-only leagues down the stretch.

Lorenzo Cain left Thursday's game against the Twins with a strained right hamstring.

Cain suffered the injury while trying to make a diving catch. It's not believed to be serious, but he'll be re-evaluated Friday.