Alonso (knee) is not in the A's starting lineup Saturday, but is feeling better every day, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the A's facing left-handed pitchers over the next couple of days, it's likely Alonso - who owns a .167 average against southpaws this season - will sit out this weekend and utilize Monday's off day before returning Tuesday. Nonetheless, it's encouraging that the slugger is feeling better after complaining of knee soreness, so look for him to avoid an extended period of time on the bench.

Alonso (knee) could be held out through Oakland's next upcoming off-day Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Although manager Bob Melvin left open the possibility that Alonso could return at some point over the weekend, owners shouldn't rely on his presence in Oakland's lineup. Barring an aggravation of the injury, Alonso should return Tuesday against Miami.

Alonso (knee) remains out Friday against the Red Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Alonso is dealing with a knee injury, it's not too surprising to see him sitting out Friday's contest given his 0-for-6 career line against Boston starter Chris Sale. Ryon Healy will fill in for him at first base once again, and could do so for much of the weekend given the plethora of lefties scheduled to pitch for the Red Sox.

A Thursday MRI on Alonso's left knee showed no structural damage, and the Athletics will have him take swings in the batting cage Friday to see how he feels, Jimmy Durkin of the Bay Area News Group reports. Alonso won't start tomorrow but may be back in the lineup over the weekend, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stiglich said Alonso may be back in the lineup this weekend, but the A's may not have him start every game as they're set to face three Red Sox left-handed starters (Chris Sale, Drew Pomeranz, Eduardo Rodriguez). We'll have news on how he felt after taking practice hacks.

Alonso (knee) will be out until at least Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Alonso told reporters Thursday that his knee is feeling "a lot better," the A's will still be cautious with their slugger. The A's will likely plug the right-handed Ryon Healy in at first base for the next two days with the Red Sox turning to a string of lefties in their rotation for the rest of the series. Alonso is hitting just .167 against left-handers this season. Look for Alonso to get back into the lineup as soon as Saturday, but that'll depend on how his knee responds to treatment in the coming days.

Alonso (knee) will likely be held out for the next couple of games with the A's facing three left-handed pitchers, Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryon Healy is set to fill in at first base for the time being with the A's facing Chris Sale, Drew Pomeranz, and Eduardo Rodriguez for the rest of the weekend set. This could be a fortuitous time for Alonso to sit out given that he was left off out of the lineup Thursday due to a sore knee. Although Alonso will likely be out of the lineup for at least another game this weekend, he could be available to pinch hit if his knee soreness subsides.

Alonso (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso was removed from Wednesday's game due to knee soreness, and it seems like the soreness has yet to subside. It's unclear if he'll miss any more time with this ailment, but Ryon Healy should pick up some extra innings at first base in the meantime as he is Thursday.

Alonso was lifted in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Mariners with left knee soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso was 0-for-2 before Rajai Davis was subbed in for him, shifting Mark Canha from center field to first base. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point, but more should be known after he's checked out further Thursday.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso got his average back up over .300 with the effort, which included a 383-foot solo shot in the eighth that brought Oakland within a run. The veteran first baseman's newfound power has been particularly valuable in a season in which Khris Davis has struggled and Marcus Semien has been lost for an extended period due to a wrist injury. Factoring in Saturday's production, Alonso is hitting .342 with eight homers and 15 RBI over just 45 plate appearances in May.

Alonso went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Just 31 games into the 2017 season, Alonso has already set a new career high with 11 homers, and his 1.086 OPS is more than 300 points better than his previous full-season best. Not much has gone right for the A's so far this season, but the 30-year-old's transformation into a potentially elite power hitter has been a definite bright spot.