Rasmus sits out series, ‘taking a little breather’

OAKLAND — Saying he didn’t feel like himself on the field, Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus was unavailable to play during the series against the A’s, manager A.J. Hinch revealed Wednesday. It’s unclear exactly what has kept Rasmus off the field, but he doesn’t appear to be injured.

Rasmus has seen his at-bats dry up in the last couple of weeks, even to the point he hasn’t been playing against right-handers. After spending much of August on the disabled list following surgery to remove a cyst from his right ear, he’s hit .167 with three homers and six RBIs in 42 at-bats since his return.

Tony Kemp, who like Rasmus is a left-handed hitter, came off the bench in a key pinch-hit spot in Tuesday’s win over the A’s. Hinch told reporters after the game Rasmus wasn’t available.

“I hadn’t been feeling like myself out there on the field, and I just felt that it may be better for somebody else to get in there,” Rasmus said Wednesday. “Kempy got in there and did something cool. …

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