Cain’s hand injury to be re-evaluated in a week

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CHICAGO — Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain met with manager Ned Yost on Sunday morning prior to the series finale against the White Sox, and the two now appear to be on the same page regarding his possible return from injury.

Cain had indicated on Saturday that it was highly likely he was going to shut down his season because of a badly sprained left hand that has inhibited him for weeks. Cain returned to action Friday night after being out since Aug. 30, but then sat out Saturday’s game because he could not grip the bat properly.

Yost, though, said Saturday that he hoped Cain could return this season.

After Sunday’s meeting, both Cain and Yost said the plan going forward would be to shut Cain down for a week, and then re-evaluate.

“He’s frustrated. He wants …

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