The A's remain optimistic that Crisp (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, CSN California's Joe Stiglich reports.

The A's remain optimistic that Crisp (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, CSN California's Joe Stiglich reports.

Analysis:

The plan is for Crisp to play Tuesday and get an off day Wednesday with the hope of being ready for the opener. The A's won't rule out a trip to the disabled list for Crisp, but manager Bob Melvin says Crisp can be ready with minimal prep time. Obviously drafting Crisp is an acceptance that there will be stretches where he misses time due to injury, because he always does, but it would nonetheless be a shame if he started off the season on the DL.