Mark Canha has had a rough spring so far, hitting only .194 with no homers through 36 at-bats.

Canha has had a rough spring so far, hitting only .194 with no homers through 36 at-bats.

Analysis:

Canha had some back stiffness at the start of the spring, which caused him to be a week behind the rest of the offensive players. Canha had a breakout 2015 with 16 homers, but figures to be in a battle for at-bats due to the A's additions this off-season. Canha will likely play first base against lefties in a platoon with Yonder Alonso. He will also get spot starts in the outfield, but the A's outfield is crowded to start the year with the addition of Khris Davis and a currently healthy Coco Crisp.