Angels manager Joe Maddon said that Rendon (groin) doesn't have a definitive return date from the 10-day injured list, but the skipper believes the third baseman is "getting really, really close" to being activated, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maddon's comments came after Rendon went through some light pregame work on the field Wednesday, which included fielding grounders and throwing across the diamond. The Angels may want to see Rendon ramp up his running program before they're comfortable activating him, but he at least looks to be in the day-to-day stage of his recovery at this point. It's not out of the question for Rendon to make his return to the lineup at some point during the Angels' four-game series in Houston over the weekend.

Rendon (groin) began baseball activities Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon was able to hit off a tee and did some light throwing and fielding drills. He got through the workout without issues, though it doesn't appear as though he'll be ready to go when first eligible to return from the injured list Wednesday. The Angels have yet to provide a clear timetable for his return.

Rendon (groin) has not resumed baseball activities since being placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old is eligible to return from the injured list Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be fully recovered from the groin strain by that point. Rendon likely will need to resume baseball activities within the next couple days to have a chance of being activated Wednesday.

Rendon (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon felt something in his left groin Saturday against the Blue Jays. He was initially considered day-to-day but has since been diagnosed with a strain that's significant enough to cost him at least 10 days. Jose Rojas will start in his place Monday against the Royals and appears to be the top option at the hot corner in his absence.

Rendon (groin) is out of the lineup as expected Monday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon sat Sunday against the Blue Jays due to a groin issue and was expected to miss at least one more game. It's unclear when he'll be back in the lineup, though he's at least joined the Angels on their road trip, which seems to suggest the team thinks he could be back soon. Jose Rojas will start at third base Monday.

Manager Joe Maddon said he doesn't anticipate Rendon (groin) will be in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Kansas City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon was scheduled to sit out Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before it was ultimately rained out, but the Angels apparently aren't counting on the third baseman to fully move past the injury after one day off. The 30-year-old will travel with the Angels to Kansas City and is being viewed as day-to-day, but he'll likely need to demonstrate some sort of progress in his recovery during the remainder of the road trip to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Angels manager Joe Maddon said Rendon is being held out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays after he "felt something" in his left groin during Saturday's 15-1 loss, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. "I don't know if he's gonna need more than one day," Maddon said of Rendon.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon suffered the injury in question while making a throw across the diamond. The Angels are hoping that a day off will be enough to resolve the issue, but fantasy managers will still want to check back on Rendon's condition heading into Monday's series opener in Kansas City. Jose Rojas will spell Rendon at third base Sunday.

Rendon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

In somewhat of a surprise, Rendon will head to the bench for the second time in 10 games this season. Despite the fact that Rendon has now been out of the lineup twice in less than a week, manager Joe Maddon hasn't suggested that the 30-year-old is dealing with an injury. Through his eight starts, Rendon is hitting .290/.378/.387 across 37 plate appearances.

Rendon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon's fourth-inning solo shot was a small murmur of protest against a Toronto team that ran away with a 15-1 victory, but it was nonetheless a welcome sign after the star third baseman had gone through his first 27 at-bats of the campaign without an extra-base hit. Despite the lack of power, Rendon has reached base at a strong .378 clip.

Rendon will sit Tuesday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Rendon started the first four games of the season at third base, going 4-for-18 at the plate. The veteran will rest for Tuesday's afternoon contest, with Jose Rojas making his first career start in his absence.