Coco Crisp is not in the Athletics' lineup Tuesday. Crisp has been playing pretty much every other day of late as the A's try to keep him active while also attempting to get rid of his nagging neck injury. It's certainly a frustrating situation for fantasy owners but could wind up being the best thing for Crisp's long-term health.

Coco Crisp went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double Saturday in the loss to the Orioles. Crisp has hit in 11 straight games, raising his average from .240 to .274. He hasn't been able to duplicate last year's 22-homer pace, with just four homers so far, but he's been a pretty good fantasy outfielder anyway, partly because of the 11 steals.

Coco Crisp (neck) has returned to the Athletics starting lineup on Saturday. Crisp has been battling a neck ailment off and on for the past month, which kept him out of Friday's contest. He's back in his regular spot atop the A's lineup and playing in center field.

Coco Crisp (neck) is not in the Athletics' lineup Friday. A's manager Bob Melvin plans to give Crisp the occasional day off here and there in hopes of finally knocking out the outfielder's nagging neck injury. Crisp has been battling the ailment for a month now. Craig Gentry is in center field Friday.

Coco Crisp is back in the A's lineup Thursday. Crisp, who's battled neck discomfort for over a month, was given the day off Wednesday. He is batting leadoff and starting in center field Thursday versus the Yankees.

Coco Crisp is not in the Athletics' lineup Wednesday. It appears to just be a day of rest. Craig Gentry is in center field and leading off Wednesday in Crisp's place.

Coco Crisp (neck) is back in the A's starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Rays. Crisp was held out Wednesday with lingering discomfort in his neck. He has been dealing with the pain all month and the A's will continue to manage it with random days off. The veteran outfielder is batting .257/.336/.413 with three homers and seven stolen bases.

Coco Crisp returned to action on Wednesday May 21.

Coco Crisp (neck) is not in the Athletics' lineup Wednesday. Crisp left Tuesday's game against the Rays after aggravating his neck injury. The A's aren't sure how long he'll be sidelined, but at this point it doesn't appear that they think he'll need a trip to the disabled list. Craig Gentry is in center field Wednesday in Crisp's place.

Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Tuesday's win over the Rays. Crisp doubled twice in his first two at-bats, with his second double of the game bringing in the first two runs of the game. It was all the support Drew Pomeranz and the A's bullpen would need. Crisp was removed later in the game after aggravating a neck injury, and A's manager Bob Melvin has already said Crisp will get a day off Wednesday.