{
  "id": 518900,
  "title": "Athletics Reinstate Resurgent Utility Man From Injured List",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/athletics-reinstate-resurgent-utility-man-from-injured-list",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T00:38:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/athletics-reinstate-resurgent-utility-man-from-injured-list-12306714"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Athletics reinstated utility man Zack Gelof from the 10-day injured list ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zack Gelof reinstated from injured list ahead of Rays series",
    "26-year-old Gelof hit 14 homers and stole 14 bases in 2023",
    "Jonathan Ornelas assigned to minor leagues after minor league deal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}