Burns (hamstring) did some sprints Thursday and he should be able to return to the lineup sometime this weekend, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

It sounds like Burns is well on his way to returning to the A's lineup sometime during the series against the Astros. Tyler Ladendorf got the start in center field Thursday.

Burns (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Thursday, ESPN Chicago's Doug Padilla reports.

His absence Thursday marks the seventh straight game that Burns has been sidelined with the hamstring issue. Tyler Ladendorf will get a rare start in center field and hit ninth Thursday.

Burns (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

Wednesday had been established as a best-case scenario for Burns' return, but he will remain out for a sixth straight game. While the 26-year-old outfielder was able to go through a full on-field workout Monday, his status for Thursday's finale and the start of the Astros series remains uncertain.

Oakland A's outfielder Billy Burns is not in the lineup for the sixth consecutive game Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox because of a hamstring injury, according to the team's official website.

Oakland A's outfielder Billy Burns is not in the lineup for the sixth consecutive game Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox because of a hamstring injury, according to the team's official website. Burns was able to participate in a full workout on the field Monday, giving the team optimism he could return Thursday.

Burns (hamstring) is out of Tuesday's lineup.

His absence does not come as a surprise, as the team said Monday that Burns is not expected back in the lineup until Wednesday, at the earliest. Oakland will roll out a starting outfield of Mark Canha left, Sam Fuld in center and Josh Reddick in right Tuesday.

Burns (hamstring) will go through full baseball activities Monday, but he's not expected back in the lineup until Wednesday, at the earliest, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Burns will run the bases and work up to full speed over the next two days with the hope that he'll be ready to return to the outfield by the middle of the week. Craig Gentry will start in center field Monday in his place.

Burns (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox.

The club targeted a return for Burns on Tuesday, as he'll attempt to run the bases Monday to test out his hamstring, so the news comes as little surprise. Craig Gentry will get the start in center field in his stead and bat ninth.

Burns (hamstring) could return to the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

Burns will run the bases on Monday to test out the hamstring, but the expectation is he'll be ready to play by the second game of the series in Chicago. The outfielder has already missed three games with the injury.

Burns (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Burns' hamstring issue was expected to force him out a few days, and that absence will continue Sunday. In his place, Sam Fuld will receive the call in center field in his place, batting eighth for the Athletics.

Burns (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Burns' hamstring issue was expected to force him out a few days, and that absence will continue Sunday. In his place, Sam Fuld will receive the call in center field in his place, batting eighth for the Athletics.

Burns (hamstring) is out of the lineup Saturday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Stefan Stevenson reports.

It would not be surprising if he also sat out Sunday's series finale against the Rangers with an eye toward returning sometime next week. Sam Fuld will start in center field and hit ninth Saturday.

Manager Bob Melvin said after Friday's loss to Texas that Burns (hamstring) could miss a few more days, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

A late scratch from Friday's lineup, Burns may require a couple additional days to let the tightness in his right hamstring subside. Sam Fuld got the start in center field and atop the order in the opener against Texas, and while he did go 0-for-4, he'll likely remain the top fill-in until Burns makes it back. Coco Crisp has yet to make an appearance in center field this season.

Burns was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Burns will be replaced in center field by Sam Fuld, who will lead off for the Athletics. It's unclear when exactly the injury occurred, but the team should provide an update on his status at some point in the near future.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Burns was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, according to MLB.com.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Burns was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, according to MLB.com. Burns is not expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Burns (wrist) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Angels, batting leadoff and playing center field.

After a day off on Tuesday, Burns is back in the lineup. He replaces Jason Pridie in center field.

Burns' wrist was hurting Tuesday, which is why he was not in the lineup, CSN California's Joe Stiglich reports.

He hurt his wrist on a slide in the series against the Diamondbacks, but it is unclear how many days of rest he will require. Jason Pridie got the start in center field Tuesday.

Burns is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee.

Burns will get a day off after starting the last 12 games in center field. Jason Pridie will get the start in center Tuesday night in Burns' place.

Burns went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Burns has been hot over his last five games as he has recorded 10 hits, including seven runs scored, and four RBI in that span. The leadoff hitter for the A's has had a very under-the-radar season, as he's stole 25 bases to go along with an average just below .300. The only thing he could improve on is his low walk-rate, as he has only 21 in 417 at-bats this season.

Burns led off Wednesday's game against Seattle with a homer against Felix Hernandez, though it was his only hit in four at-bats on the afternoon.

Known mostly for his speed, Burns surely gave King Felix quite a shocker with his nearly 400-foot drive to right-center field. He'd hit a bit of a quiet period with the bat, but has emerged from it impressively, with nine hits -- three for extra bases -- in the last four games.

Burns was 3-for-5 on Tuesday night and stole his 25th base.

After a bit of a slide that saw Burns average dip under .290 for the since May, Burns has strung together three straight multi-hit games to bump it back up to .298. Burns continues to find a way to get hits, but has only managed stolen three bases in August. As long as he can keep getting on base, the stolen bases could very well come in bunches down the stretch if the A's loosen the reins a bit on Burns.