Cramps sideline Lowrie, who could return Tuesday

OAKLAND -- Shortstop Jed Lowrie exited Sunday's series finale against the Rangers after seven innings and was held from the A's lineup on Monday with a cramp in his right hamstring.

A's manager Bob Melvin deemed the decision precautionary, and both he and Lowrie have intentions of his return to the lineup on Tuesday.

"We got beat up a little bit in Texas. Those were three hard-fought games in tough conditions," Melvin said.

Lowrie said he first started to feel the cramp after Saturday's win at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and told Melvin he'd play as long as he felt comfortable. Lowrie hit in the cage Monday and completed his normal pregame activities. Alberto Callaspo got the start at second base in his place.

"Dallas is known for causing cramps," Lowrie said. "I don't think it's out of the ordinary."