The Rays do not expect Morrison (wrist) to end up on the DL, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A reason for Morrison's string of recent absences came to light Thursday, as the team revealed that he's been dealing with a wrist issue that's gotten progressively worse. The 28-year-old was to see a doctor Thursday and while the results have not been disclosed, manager Kevin Cash seems confident it's not a long-term concern. That said, the Rays are facing a lefty Friday (Sean Manaea) so at least one more day off for Morrison seems likely.

Morrison has a right wrist injury that's been getting worse. He will see a doctor today in Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news clears up the reason as to why Morrison hasn't been in the Rays lineup the last three days. Morrison, who has struggled in July, may be forced to miss time as he finds out the severity of his wrist injury.

Morrison is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays will give Morrison the night off for their series opener out in Oakland, opting to give Tim Beckham his first career start at first base in his stead. Thursday marks Morrison's third day off in a row despite facing right handed pitching, but there is no indication of an injury at this time.

Morrison is out of the lineup Thursday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Hector Santiago starting for the Angels, the Rays will give switch-hitting Nick Franklin the start at first base. Morrison has two homers in his last three games, but his season-long production has been quite modest, slashing .238/.314/.391 with 10 homers in 293 plate appearances.

Morrison went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder hit safely for the third time in four July contests, while also homering for the first time since June 18. While he continues to sport a mediocre .237 average, Morrison has at least become a viable option offensively once again after a dismal start that saw him hitting .094 as late as May 1.

Morrison is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrison will get his first day off since May 6 after breaking his six-game hitting streak on Tuesday. Taylor Motter will get the start at first and bat ninth in his stead.

Morrison is hitting .400 (10-for-25) over his six-game hitting streak after a 2-for-5 performance in Monday's 13-7 victory over the Red Sox that included two RBI and a run.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran had seemingly turned his season around during May, when he'd slashed .345/.455/.486 after a dismal April. However, Morrison had seen a 36-point drop in his average between June 5 and June 21, but has bounced back nicely during his recent hot stretch. After hitting his first three homers of the season during May, the 28-year-old has continued his power surge in June by posting five round-trippers.

Morrison, who didn't hit his first round-tripper of the season until May 18, has now gone deep seven times in the subsequent 28 games following a 2-for-4 performance Saturday that included a solo homer.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran's historically bad start to the season set a plethora of personal lows for him, not the least of which was a complete absence of power during the season's first six weeks. He's turned it on since then, and already has five homers in the current month. His solo blast Saturday was his first since June 5, and facilitated his third RBI over the last four contests. While he's still scuffling with a mediocre .235 average and .324 OBP, Morrison's .516 slugging percentage in June is his best monthly figure in that category this season.

Morrison's average is now up to .246 after going 2-for-4 with a double and a run in Sunday's victory over the Astros

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman, whose average had climbed as high as .258 earlier in June, had been stuck in a mini three-game slump prior to Sunday. Morrison had gone 0-for-9 over the prior trio of contests, but bounced back with his fourth multi-hit effort of June in the series finale versus Houston. Despite the recent struggles, the 28-year-old's .246 average is still a seven-point improvement over the figure he entered the month with, and a dramatic improvement over the depths it sunk to throughout the season's first several weeks.

Morrison's attitude through his considerable early-season slump, as well as better pitch selection, have been integral to his dramatic resurgence, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old endured the worst stretch of the plate of his career to begin his Rays tenure, with his average hitting a low point of .049 on April 22. Morrison quietly began his resurgence the following day, with a 1-for-4 outing. Since that game, he's raised his average a whopping 204 points, and holds the distinction of having the majors' best success rate at the plate since May 16 (.423). He's also smashed seven homers and driven in 18 RBI over that span, including a three-game stretch in last weekend's series versus the Twins where he blasted four of those round-trippers. The drastic turnaround is largely a credit to the veteran's attitude, according to manager Kevin Cash. "His confidence - it was amazing how he carried himself," Cash said. "Probably the most impressive personality for a month that I saw out of anybody I've ever been around in baseball for scuffling. He just carried himself real well. He stayed positive. He continued to be a really good teammate, pulling for the guys when he wasn't playing. And he continued to get his work in constantly." Morrison also credits improved plate discipline for his recent success, emphasizing that he's become a lot more selective on what he takes hacks at in the batter's box. "For the most part, it's just pitch selection," he said. "Being able to stay behind the baseball a lot more consistently has helped."