3B Danny Valencia (hamstring) went 0-for-3 Monday night for Class A Stockton in his first game of a rehab assignment. He took batting practice with the A's on Tuesday and will play another rehab game with Stockton on Wednesday. He appears to be on track to be reinstated Friday at Baltimore, the first day he's eligible.

INF Danny Valencia (strained left hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Class A Stockton on Monday, going 0-for-3. He is expected to rejoin the A's when they head to Baltimore to open a series on Friday.

INF Danny Valencia (left hamstring) will start a rehab assignment with Class A Stockton on Monday and is expected to rejoin the A's when they head to Baltimore to open a series on Friday. Another power source in the lineup would be a nice addition.

INF Danny Valencia (left hamstring) is on track to rejoin the A's when they head to Baltimore to open a series on Friday, May 6. He's expected to make three rehab starts this week. His power will be needed moving forward.

INF Danny Valencia (left hamstring) appears to be ready to rejoin the A's after his stint on the DL is over. He's eligible to come off May 6. They didn't need his power on Friday night but he'll be needed moving forward.

INF Danny Valencia (strained left hamstring) was put on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He accompanied the team to Toronto and then went on to Oakland to have an MRI. INF/OF Tyler Ladendorf was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to take his place on the roster. "I want to get this done now; I don't want to wait," Valencia said. "I don't think this is serious. It would take maybe seven days. But we can't go with a short bench. I would be extremely upset if I'm not back the exact day and in the lineup. That's the goal." The move is retroactive to Thursday. He is eligible to return on May 6.

3B Danny Valencia was put on the disabled list on Friday because of a strained left hamstring.

3B Danny Valencia missed Thursday's game due to a strained left hamstring and had it treated before the game. After Thursday's game, manager Bob Melvin said Valencia would be placed on the disabled list. Valencia was injured sliding into home plate in the fourth inning Wednesday when he attempted to score on a fly ball to left field by 1B Yonder Alonso.

3B Danny Valencia (left hamstring strain) did not play Thursday night, but manager Bob Melvin said the team would know more about his status after the game.

3B Danny Valencia exited Wednesday's game with a strained left hamstring. Manager Bob Melvin was not sure the severity of the injury and said Valencia will not play Thursday. Valenica was injured sliding into home plate in the fourth inning when he attempted to score on a fly ball to left field by 1B Yonder Alonso.

Valencia was at it again on Saturday, going 1-for-6 with a three-run home run, a walk and two runs scored in a 7-5 win over the Mariners on Saturday.

Valencia now has two homers, five RBI and four runs scored over his last two games and he continues to be a beast for the A's. In 104 games played this season, Valencia has 18 home runs, 66 RBI and a .289 average. Most daily fantasy people think of Valencia as a lefty-masher, but his .901 OPS against righties and .801 OPS against lefties would say otherwise. Those numbers alone should earn him an everyday job next season with the A's and that should make him fantasy relevant for the first time in his career,

Valencia went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in a 4-2 win over the Mariners on Friday.

Valencia is a great hitter and this is one of the better moves Billy Beane has made this season. The righty is now hitting .292 with 17 home runs and 63 RBI this season. He was generally considered a lefty-masher, but his numbers against righties are just as good this season.

Valencia (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Valencia will get the start Monday despite taking a pitch off the elbow the day before. He will bat cleanup against Angels starter Hector Santiago.

Valencia is considered day-to-day after taking a pitch off of the elbow Sunday, Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle reports.

Valencia was hit on the elbow pad by a pitch, causing him to leave the game after logging just one at-bat. X-rays returned negative and Valencia told reporters he's "fine," but the team is considering him day-to-day nonetheless.

Valencia had a monstrous game on Friday, as he went 3-for-3 with two homers, a walk, and three RBI in a 4-3 win over the Astros.

It was shocking to see the Blue Jays designate Valencia for assignment in early August, so the A's came in and swooped him for the future. Valencia has put together a very nice season, as he has a .288 average to go along with 16 homers and 60 RBI in just 295 at-bats. Most fantasy circles think of Valencia as a lefty-killer, but he actually has better numbers off righties this season and he's shown his versatility all season long.

Valencia (shoulder) will return to the lineup Thursday and hit fouth, ESPN Chicago's Doug Padilla reports.

He missed two games with a shoulder issue, but will return to his advantageous spot in Oakland's lineup. Valencia had a really nice month or so, but his career numbers suggest he is better suited for the short side of a platoon long term, so it would not be surprising if he regressed over the final two weeks of the season.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia is in the lineup Thursday after missing two games with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN Chicago.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia is in the lineup Thursday after missing two games with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN Chicago. Valencia, who is hitting .262/.319/.500 with seven home runs in 31 games since being dealt to Oakland from the Toronto Blue Jays, is batting in the cleanup position Thursday against Chicago White Sox left-handed starter Jose Quintana.

Valencia (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

Stiffness in Valencia's trapezius muscle resulted in the 30-year-old's scratch from Tuesday's lineup, and he'll be forced to sit again Wednesday. Brett Lawrie will start again at third base, but look for Valencia to push Lawrie back to the keystone once healthy, while likely also returning to the cleanup spot in the batting order.

Valencia was scratched Tuesday with a stiff trap muscle, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

No explanation was originally provided regarding why Valencia was scratched, and this doesn't seem like something that will keep Valencia out for long. Max Muncy got the start in his place.

Valencia has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup.

Max Muncy is now slated to play third base against Jeff Samardzija and the White Sox, with Mark Canha at first base and Jake Smolinski in left. A reason for Valencia's scratch was not immediately provided, but consider him day-to-day and questionable for Wednesday until more information becomes available.