Athletics Reinstate Resurgent Utility Man From Injured List
The Athletics reinstated utility man Zack Gelof from the 10-day injured list ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Athletics have brought back utility man Zack Gelof from the injured list ahead of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a related development, infielder Jonathan Ornelas has been assigned to the minor leagues. Gelof, 26, was sidelined since July 10 after suffering a knee injury while making a play at third base.
Gelof, who hit 14 homers and stole 14 bases in 2023, has posted a .803 OPS with 11 homers and 29 RBIs through 67 appearances this season. He is expected to start at No. 9 for Monday's match against the Rays. Ornelas, who signed a minor league deal with the A s in July after being released by the New York Yankees, appeared in six games for the A s, going 2-for-12 at the plate.
The Athletics still face a roster filled with injured players, including Brent Rooker and Shea Langelier, and their pitching and bullpen are also heavily affected by injuries. With the A s currently 12.5 games back in the NL West standings, they hope to gain some momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season.
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