Lamb was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb was playing only sporadically for the team and hadn't started in the last four games. He had a clause in his contract that allowed him to be optioned within 45 days of the start of the regular season, so the team was facing a decision on Lamb's status in the coming days. The corresponding move is currently unclear.

Lamb hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb was summoned off the bench with the Angels down a run in the top of the ninth inning, and he came through with a 434-foot solo blast that tied the score. It was the second homer in as many games for the journeyman, who didn't go deep in any of his first 14 contests this season. Lamb is playing first base and batting fifth against the Cardinals on Thursday, and he could start to see more opportunities if he can keep the power surge going.

Lamb went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb got the start at first base and hit out of the No. 8 hole. He produced the first run of the contest with a solo shot to right field in the second inning. It was the first long ball of the season for Lamb, who came to the Angels on a minor-league contract last December before making the Opening Day roster. He's logged 45 plate appearances on the campaign and is slashing .214/.267/.310.

Lamb will start at first base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Lamb is back in the lineup for the series finale with right-hander Brayan Bello on the hill for Boston, but the former may have lost his grip on a strong-side platoon role at first base. Lamb, who has slashed .172/.250/.207 through 32 plate appearances, was on the bench Saturday and Sunday, when the Red Sox also brought right-handers to the hill. Gio Urshela was recently moved off shortstop following the call-up of top prospect Zach Neto and looks as though he may have displaced Lamb as the Halos' preferred option at first base versus right-handed pitching. Urshela will shift over to the hot corner Monday, however, while Anthony Rendon gets a maintenance day.

Lamb is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll take a seat for the third time in four games while Brandon Drury gets the nod at first base. Despite his recent lack of usage, the lefty-hitting Lamb still appears to be holding down the larger side of the platoon at first base, as all three of his absences have come when the Angels have opposed southpaws.

Lamb is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a southpaw (Yusei Kikuchi) taking the hill for Toronto, the lefty-hitting Lamb will hit the bench after a string of five consecutive starts, during which he went 2-for-18 with a double, a walk and two runs. Brandon Drury will check in for Lamb at first base.

Lamb will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anthony Rendon remains out Wednesday for a fourth game in a row while he continues to serve a suspension, and his ongoing absence has cleared the way for both Lamb and Brandon Drury to pick up regular starts. Lamb is included in the starting nine for the third straight game, after going 3-for-11 with a double, two walks, three runs and two RBI in his first three appearances of the season. Once Rendon is back in action, Lamb could end up filling the strong side of a platoon at first base with Drury while Jared Walsh (head) remains on the injured list, but the Angels haven't formally clarified their plans.

The Angels selected Lamb's contract Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb was sidelined at the end of camp because of tightness in his glute, but he's in good enough shape now to be included on the Opening Day roster. The 32-year-old will be an option at either of the corner-infield positions, with first base likely representing the easier of the two paths to playing time in the short term while Jared Walsh (headaches and insomnia) opens the season on the 10-day injured list.

Lamb has been scratched from Monday's spring game against the Dodgers with tightness in his glute, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb was informed that he'll be a part of the Opening Day roster, but he won't be able to play Monday because of the injury. Preston Palmeiro will play first base in his place. Lamb should be considered day-to-day until there's more information.

Lamb was scratched from Monday's exhibition against the Dodgers, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb just received news earlier in the day that he made the Opening Day roster, but he won't be able to go in this one. He'll be considered day-to-day with the start of the regular season on the horizon.