Canha is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Seattle, batting seventh and playing third base.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's appeared in two games at the hot corner in 2016, Canha is making his first start of the year at the position while Jed Lowrie takes a seat. In limited playing time, Canha is hitting .152/.147/.424 through 12 games this season.

Canha came off the bench to go 1-for-2 with an RBI single in Monday's loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Canha made his first appearance of the year at third base in this one, having already logged time at first base and both corner outfield spots. Canha hasn't been hitting very well to start the season, sporting a .179 batting average. However, he has three home runs in just 28 at-bats this year after launching 16 a year ago. As long as he continues to get time in the lineup, Canha will remain a power threat for the A's.

Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After coming more or less out of nowhere to produce 16 homers and 70 RBI in 124 games as a rookie last season, Canha should again see a decent share of duty at first base and the corner-outfield spots this season. The homer came off southpaw starter Carlos Rodon, which is promising for the right-handed Canha after he rather unusually hit righties much better (.821 OPS) than lefties (.575) last season and struck out twice against left-handed pitching in the season opener.

Canha will get the start at first base and hit seventh Monday against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Chris Sale on the mound for Chicago, it is no surprise to see Canha, a righty, and not lefty Yonder Alonso starting at first base. Canha should continue in the short side of this platoon in the early going.

Canha has had a rough spring so far, hitting only .194 with no homers through 36 at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

Canha had some back stiffness at the start of the spring, which caused him to be a week behind the rest of the offensive players. Canha had a breakout 2015 with 16 homers, but figures to be in a battle for at-bats due to the A's additions this off-season. Canha will likely play first base against lefties in a platoon with Yonder Alonso. He will also get spot starts in the outfield, but the A's outfield is crowded to start the year with the addition of Khris Davis and a currently healthy Coco Crisp.

Canha is written in the Athletics' lineup for Friday's game as the starting left fielder, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Canha has not played in a Cactus League game yet due to a back injury, but it appears that manager Bob Melvin is confident enough in his health to get him into the lineup Friday. He may not play many innings, but getting back to game action is a good sign for the 27-year-old.

Canha (back) will face live pitching Thursday and could be back in the lineup as early as Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the A's are taking Canha's recovery slowly, he's progressing well and Thursday could mark the final phase in his rehab, assuming he doesn't suffer some sort of setback.

Canha (back) will run the bases Wednesday, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the last major hurdle for Canha before he returns to action. The team hopes he can get into a game by this weekend, and he should be ready to occupy the short side of a first base platoon when the season begins.

Canha (back) will do all of his normal activities before Tuesday's spring game, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Canha won't play in Tuesday's game but should return by the end of the week. He's not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, as Oakland boasts impressive depth in the outfield.

Canha (back) is progressing and his back felt fine with swinging a bat Saturday, reports Joe Stiglich of CSN California.

EDGE Analysis

Canha has missed the first few games of the spring and will hit off a tee on Sunday. After a surprising breakout in 2015 with 16 homers and 70 RBI, he is in a battle for playing time and a possibly even a spot on the roster coming into the spring. Any extended time missed could be a detriment to his chances to break camp with the team considering he still has options available.