OAKLAND -- Athletics utility man Ben Zobrist, currently on the disabled list with a left medial meniscus tear, could start a rehab assignment on Monday if he maintains his progress.
"While we have been here, he has seen more action on the field and taken more batting practice," A's manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday. "He looks good."
All but one of Zobrist's at-bats before the injury came in the third spot in the order, and he started five games at second base and seven in the outfield. He is batting .240 with a home run and eight RBIs.