Ben Zobrist comes off the disabled list Monday, will he move back into his old job at second base, or will he get asked to play in left field?
The A’s originally sought him out to be their second baseman, but his versatility was high on Oakland’s list of desirable attributes. And with Coco Crisp on the disabled list, the greater need seems to in left field.
Second baseman Eric Sogard is a steady defensive player who has been on an offensive surge. Coming into Sunday, he’d gone 21-for-66 in his previous 18 games, a .318 average.