8 Jed Lowrie, SS

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said he wants to stay away from using Jed Lowrie (foot) Wednesday at Texas, but he's not opposed to using him in an emergency situation. Lowrie had to leave Tuesday's game with a right foot contusion after getting hit by a pitch.

Lowrie is considered day to day after X-rays came back negative Tuesday.

As expected, Athletics shortstop Jed Lowrie was left out of the starting lineup Wednesday at Texas after suffering a right foot contusion Tuesday. Lowrie is batting .294 (15 for 51) with four doubles and six RBI in his last 13 games.

Athletics designated hitter Jed Lowrie had to leave Tuesday's game in Texas with a right foot contusion after being hit by a pitch, MLB.com reports. Lowrie initially remained in the game but was replaced by Luke Montz in his next at-bat. 

He underwent X-rays which showed no break, but he's not expected to play Wednesday. He's considered day to day for the A's. 

Lowrie went 1 for 2 in the game before leaving and is batting .301 on the year. Lowrie has gone 5 for 12 in his last three games. He has 21 RBI on the year over 173 at-bats. 

Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie collected three hits Monday against the Rangers.

Lowrie hit two singles and a double during the game. Though Lowrie reached three times, he did not score or drive in any runs. Lowrie's strong season continues, as he has a .298/.373/.439 slash line in 171 at-bats. 

Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie managed his seventh game with at least three hits Saturday against the Mariners, raising his average from .299 to .312. Lowrie extended his hitting streak to four games, batting .375 (6 for 16) with two doubles and three RBI.

Unfortunately, Lowrie remains in a power drought. After belting three home runs and slugging 1.000 in his first seven games, Lowrie hasn't homered in 29 straight games and is slugging .348 in that span.