Canha (elbow) is scheduled to begin a hitting progression Monday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Canha was placed on the injured list July 8 due to left elbow epicondylitis. He received an injection that same day to relieve discomfort in his elbow, and he was cleared to resume throwing shortly after the All-Star break. The outfielder is now ready to take the next step in his recovery by hitting, and if all goes well, he could soon be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment.

The Royals placed Canha on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow epicondylitis.

EDGE Analysis

Epicondylitis is the formal diagnosis of "tennis elbow," and it's not clear how long the injury might sideline Canha. Cam Devanney has taken Canha's spot on the roster.

Canha went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Canha was in the lineup for the first time in July and delivered a solo shot to pad the Royals' lead in the fifth inning. The 36-year-old hit just .125 (4-for-32) over 14 games in June and continues to see limited playing time. With Drew Waters' demotion to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Canha will have a little more opportunity to get starts in left field, though he'll have to compete with fellow right-handed hitter Nick Loftin as well as fourth outfielder John Rave. Canha is slashing .220/.281/.275 with one homer, five RBI, nine runs scored and no stolen bases over 121 plate appearances, so he's unlikely to be a strong fantasy option, especially with limited playing time.

Canha is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Canha has been starting regularly against left-handed pitching and even began to see a few more opportunities versus righties a couple weeks ago after the Royals phased out Hunter Renfroe before releasing him, but Canha's playing time has since tailed off. He's made just one start since May 26 and is unlikely to see his outlook improve anytime soon after the Royals called up top prospect Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha earlier this week.

Canha will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

With Kyle Isbel (illness) on the bench for the second day in a row, the Royals will once again have room in the outfield for Canha, who started in right Saturday and went 2-for-4 with a walk. The veteran has been used primarily as a short-side platoon player this season, so his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching could be limited once Isbel moves past the illness.

The Royals reinstated Canha (hip) from the injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

A left abductor strain sent Canha to the injured list April 9, and he'll now rejoin the active roster following a minimum-length stay on the IL. The 36-year-old veteran played three rehab games at Triple-A Omaha, during which he went 2-for-10 with three runs scored. With Canha fully healthy and MJ Melendez now in Triple-A, the former is likely to see increased playing time in left field going forward.

Canha (hip) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Canha landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left abductor strain that he suffered when colliding with the outfield wall while attempting to catch a flyball against the Twins on Tuesday. He's progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment, but it's unclear whether he'll be activated from the IL when eligible April 19. Canha went 5-for-14 with two walks and four runs scored prior to his injury.

The Royals placed Canha on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left abductor strain.

EDGE Analysis

Canha suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest against the Twins, when he collided with the outfield wall while attempting a catch. He'll be eligible to return from the IL on April 19, but it's not clear whether he'll have a chance to be ready by that date. Drew Waters was called up from Triple-A Omaha to take Canha's spot on the 26-man active roster.

Canha was removed from Tuesday's game against the Twins due to left hip soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports

EDGE Analysis

Canha ran into the outfield wall while attempting to catch a flyball in the fifth inning. He remained in the game immediately after the incident but was replaced on defense when the Royals took the field in the top of the sixth. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day for the time being.

The Royals selected Canha's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Canha was acquired via trade from the Brewers last week with the anticipation that he would be added to the roster, and the Royals have now made that move official. The 36-year-old should operate mostly in a reserve role, although he might see some starts at first base early on if Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) has to miss time.