Soderstrom (wrist) continues in his hitting progression and could next hit foam balls off a pitching machine in coming days, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie continues to progress without any reported setbacks, keeping him on track for a return at some point before the end of the regular season. Soderstrom could potentially begin hitting off the machine before the weekend is out, and if that step goes off without issue, a progression to swinging at baseballs may be next.

Soderstrom (wrist) has been hitting off a tee and is slated to start a soft toss hitting program near the end of the week, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie has been ramping up his activity level in recent days, playing catch for the first first time on Wednesday and then advancing to swinging a bat over the weekend. Soderstrom still projects for a return at some point in September, which would give him an opportunity to build some momentum before heading into what is expected to be a key offseason for his development.

Soderstrom (wrist) played catch before Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Soderstrom began his strengthening program earlier this week and Wednesday's activity was part of his progression. There's still no word on when the rookie might be able to get some swings in rehab games, but he still seems to be well on track to return to the big-league roster before the end of the regular season.

Soderstrom (wrist) began a strengthening program Monday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie has yet to resume baseball activities and is without a timetable for return, but this news is nevertheless a small step in the right direction. Given Soderstrom is still taking relatively modest steps in his recovery, however, a return prior to the end of August seems increasingly unlikely.

Soderstrom (wrist) remains sidelined from baseball activity and is slated to wear a splint for several more days, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Soderstrom is slated to keep the splint until at least Saturday, and he won't be able to start baseball activities until he's shed it. Soderstrom will presumably need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment whenever he's deemed ready for that step, considering he went on the IL on July 11 and is seemingly still multiple weeks away from being cleared for game action.

Soderstrom suffered a stress reaction but not a fracture of his wrist according to recent tests, and he is currently donning a splint, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mark Kotsay expressed relief at the test results, which he described as the best-case scenario for the promising rookie. Soderstrom is slated to wear the splint for up to 10 days before beginning a regimen of strengthening exercises as the next step in his recovery. Given the nature of the injury, he appears likely to require more than a minimum-length stay on the injured list.

The Athletics placed Soderstrom on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left wrist bone bruise, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Soderstrom has gone just 4-for-22 with two RBI since the beginning of July, and his wrist injury will now hold him out of action until shortly after the All-Star break. Tyler Nevin and Armando Alvarez are likely to see action at first base while Soderstrom is out, and Seth Brown will come up from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open spot on the active roster.

Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Tyler Nevin will draw the start at first base while Soderstrom heads to the bench for the second time in four games. The 22-year-old has fallen into a rut at the plate over his last 10 contests, going 6-for-37 (.162 average) with a home run and three RBI.

Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Soderstrom drove home JJ Bleday with his sixth-inning two-bagger for the Athletics' first run of the afternoon. The multi-hit effort was his first since June 21, and it snapped a 1-for-16 skid that had encompassed his previous four games. The double was also a welcome sight from another perspective, as Soderstrom counted a solo home run against the Diamondbacks on June 28 as his only hit greater than a single over the 11 games prior to Sunday.

Soderstrom isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Left-hander Cade Povich will start on the mound for the O's, forcing the lefty-hitting Soderstrom into the dugout to begin Saturday's contest. In his place, Armando Alvarez will start at first base and bat fifth.