Joyce is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce will get an unusual day off against a right-hander as Carlos Carrasco (forearm) makes his return from the disabled list for the Indians. The 33-year-old has yet to find his power in 2018 with only seven home runs and nine doubles to go along with a .203/.311/.359 slash line in 226 plate appearances. Mark Canha will bat second and start in left field for the Athletics on Friday.

Joyce is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce has say against every lefty the Athletics have faced so far this season, a trend which will continue Tuesday against Clayton Richard. Chad Pinder gets the start in left field in his place.

Joyce, who went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Indians on Sunday, is hitting .286 (6-for-21) with a double, three walks and seven runs in seven games since returning from the disabled list.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce missed a total of 16 games in June due to a back injury, and he'd been slashing just .196/.308/.369 at the time he was sidelined. He's been able to bump the first two numbers up slightly to .206 and .315, respectively, since returning by reaching safely in all seven games he's suited up for. The 33-year-old at least has his average up over the Mendoza Line at this point and has offers solid pop (16 extra-base hits, including seven home runs), but he still has a ways to go before approximating his career .241/.339/.432 line.

Joyce is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce will curiously take a seat against a right-handed starter for the second time in the last three days, with Mark Canha getting the start in left field. It could just be manager Bob Melvin wanting to keep Canha in the lineup, as he is hitting .297/.387/.516 with three home runs over 64 at-bats in June.

Joyce is not in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce will retreat to the bench with right-hander Michael Fulmer on the mound for the Tigers. Though Joyce is normally a constant in the Athletics' lineup against righties, Fulmer has enjoyed reverse splits this season, as left-handed batters are hitting just .232 against him, compared to .261 for right-handed hitters. Look for Joyce to return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against Cleveland.

Joyce is not starting against the left-handed Blaine Hardy and the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce hasn't started against a single lefty this season, but the protection hasn't made him a valuable player, as he's hitting just .194/.313/.360 with seven homers in 58 games. Chad Pinder starts in left field in his place.

Joyce, activated earlier in the day from the disabled list, went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run during a loss to the White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce ultimately spent 15 days on the DL with lower back tightness. The outfielder hit third and started in left field for the second game of Friday's twin bill, although he was ultimately pinch-hit for by Stephen Piscotty. Joyce remains mired in a season-long slump, one that's led to an unsightly .194/.308/.365 line over 202 plate appearances.

Joyce (back) was reinstated from the disabled list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce had been out since early June with back tightness. Prior to the injury, he was hitting a disappointing .196/.308/.369 with seven homers in 55 games. He'll likely resume a platoon role in left field. Jake Smolinski was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

Manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday he expects Joyce (back) to return during this weekend's series against the White Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce started his rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville on Monday and is 4-for-8 in two games. The 33-year-old has been dealing with the back issue since early June, and has struggled with a .196/.308/.369 slash line in 199 plate appearances this season.

Joyce (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joyce has been cleared for his return to live action after getting through tee work with no issues Wednesday. The outfielder said his back is feeling better, so he could be back with the Athletics after making just a handful of rehab appearances. Prior to landing on the shelf, Joyce was hitting just .196/.308/.369 through 55 games.