Overview
- The Athletics activated Max Muncy and started him at third base batting fifth on Monday after he missed nearly six weeks with a fractured left hand.
- Muncy completed a seven-game rehab with Triple‑A Las Vegas in early June, going 10-for-27 with three home runs, two doubles and nine RBIs, which the team cited as proof of readiness.
- Oakland optioned infielder Darell Hermaiz to Triple‑A to open a roster spot for Muncy.
- Manager Mark Kotsay said Muncy is healthy and suggested the club could rotate him with Zack Gelof, Jeff McNeil and Alika Williams to maximize matchups and defensive flexibility.
- The A’s hope Muncy’s return will boost run production — the club entered the week 20th in runs scored — and the move highlights the Aviators’ role in rehabbing players and supplying depth to a team chasing division and wild‑card positions.