Athletics' Trevor Plouffe: Won't play Wednesday

Plouffe (groin) won't play Wednesday, contrary to a previous report, CSN California's Joe Stiglich reports.

Analysis:

He was initially expected to return to game action against the Cubs on Wednesday, but will instead return to Northern California. The A's have three exhibition games against the Giants starting Thursday before Opening Day, and those contests will represent Plouffe's last chance to get back in game action during the exhibition season. Ryon Healy would presumably start at third base if Plouffe has to miss any time in April.