Brown, who was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians due to back tightness, won't return to game action until Monday at the earliest, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

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The Athletics are playing it safe with the slugging outfielder at this stage of spring. Gallegos notes Brown's injury isn't considered serious, but it is particularly ill-timed considering he's hitting .400 over his first six Cactus League games.