OAKLAND -- A's shortstop Marcus Semien took batting practice Friday afternoon for the first time since undergoing right wrist surgery and is nearing a rehab assignment.
Semien, who underwent the procedure on April 18, could begin a Minor League rehab stint as soon as next week, A's manager Bob Melvin said. He's on track to return in early July.
"He's progressed really nicely to get to this point, and we all know he wants to get out there and play and get on a rehab assignment as soon as he can," Melvin said. "If we feel good about where he's at, then in potentially a week or so maybe he looks to get out on a rehab assignment.