MESA, Ariz. -- A's outfielder Sam Fuld has played remarkably well this spring while battling for a roster spot, making Sunday's news of a shoulder sprain especially untimely.
Fuld, who hurt his left shoulder while throwing home during Saturday's game against the Reds, is expected to be out of action for at least three weeks after an MRI revealed a moderate sprain, which will keep him off the Opening Day roster.
Fuld was hitting .417 with one home run and six RBIs in 10 games, all the while showing off his usual stellar defense in hopes of standing out among a glut of outfielders.