The Oakland Athletics announced a roster move ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins. The A’s reinstated JJ Bleday from the injured list and optioned infielder Kevin Smith to Las Vegas.
The Oakland A’s have reinstated outfielder JJ Bleday from the injured list and optioned infielder Kevin Smith to Triple-A Las Vegas.
— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) September 26, 2023
Bleday was placed on the injured list on August 15 with a sprained ACL. Initially his season appeared to be in jeopardy, but he improved in recent weeks and just completed a rehab assignment.