The Oakland A’s announced Friday that they’ve activated designated hitter Mitch Moreland from the injured list. We never did find out exactly why he was on the IL, nor which IL he was on, but he’s not on it anymore and is now back in action.
In a corresponding move, fellow DH Frank Schwindel was designated for assignment. He had already been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday during the All-Star break, but now he’s been removed from the 40-man roster as well. Moreland had been temporarily removed from the 40-man during his absence, so he needed a new spot upon his return and he got Schwindel’s.