Athletics' Marcus Semien: Returns to lineup Monday

Semien (illness) will start at shorstop and bat in the cleanup spot for Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.

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Semien was held out the past two days with an illness, but there was never much concern that he'd be sidelined for long. The 26-year-old is expected to lock down a spot in the heart of the order for the Athletics after slugging 27 homers and 27 doubles in 2016.