The Athletics have activated third baseman Brett Harris (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Harris has been dealing with this minor injury throughout March but is now cleared to return to a full-time role with Las Vegas. Harris has already appeared in three rehab games at the level but will now officially be cleared from injury. Harris tallied one hit in each contest during these three rehab games and added two RBI. Last season, the Gonzaga product made his MLB debut and posted a .146/.276/.262 slash line with three doubles and three long balls across 36 contests. Harris drew walks at an elite 13.8 percent rate during this stint but generated a low .274 xwOBA. He should eventually push for a return to the big leagues later in the campaign.
Athletics third baseman Brett Harris (oblique) is dealing with a left-oblique strain at camp, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. It's why Harris hasn't played in a Cactus League game since last Wednesday. Although this injury won't necessarily prevent the 26-year-old from being ready on Opening Day later this month, it could hamper his chances of winning an Opening Day roster spot with the A's. If Harris were to start the 2025 regular season in the big leagues, he'd almost certainly be a reserve infielder, making him a player to avoid in most fantasy leagues. The former seventh-round selection in 2021 out of Gonzaga University made his major-league debut in Oakland last year and slashed just .146/.276/.262 with three home runs, 12 RBI and 25 strikeouts in 123 plate appearances over 36 games played.
Oakland Athletics third baseman Brett Harris is being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Gonzaga product made his major league debut earlier this season but has struggled through his first look at major league pitching. Through 36 games, the 26-year-old posted a .146/.276/.262 line with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a 17:25 BB:K ratio. He performed quite well at the top level of the minor leagues earlier this summer with a dominant .313/.429/.500 line and a 23:33 BB:K ratio, which could suggest he should have an opportunity to return to the big leagues later this season. This now opens up the hot corner Abraham Toro to see the majority of starts. Toro could be worth a look in deeper AL-only formats, as he has posted a solid .255 AVG with six long balls and four stolen bases this summer.
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