ImpactSchuemann has slashed .141/.191/.188 with three runs scored and three RBI over 68 plate appearances since Sept. 1. Darell Hernaiz will start at third base Friday and bat ninth.
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Max Schuemann - Not starting FridaySchuemann is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
Shea Langeliers - Sitting FridayLangeliers is absent from Friday's lineup against Seattle.
ImpactSince Sept. 1, Langeliers has slashed .227/.286/.453 with five home runs and 13 RBI across 84 plate appearances. Kyle McCann will start behind home plate and bat eighth.
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Ross Stripling - Returns from injured listThe Athletics reinstated Stripling (back) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
ImpactStripling landed on the injured list Sept. 11 due to a lower-back strain and began facing live hitters again as recently as Tuesday. Now that he's healthy, he'll presumably take on a low-leverage role out of the bullpen for the final three games of the season. Meanwhile, Brady Basso will head to the Arizona Complex League in order to free up a roster spot.
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Brady Basso - Optioned by OaklandOakland optioned Basso to the Athletics' Arizona Complex League on Friday.
ImpactThe move makes room on the A's 28-man roster for the reinstatement of right-hander Ross Stripling (back) from the 15-day injured list. Basso has made four starts for the Athletics in September, and over those outings he went 1-1 with a 3.79 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 19 innings.
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Josh Smith - Extends hit streak in lossSmith went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Oakland.
ImpactSmith was back in the lineup after getting a day off against a left-hander Wednesday. He cracked his 29th double and scored as part of the Rangers' two-run third inning. The extra-base knock extended a hit streak to eight games, during which Smith is 10-for-32 (.313) with a home run, four RBI, two steals and six runs. The 26-year-old utility player is putting the finishing touches on what has been the best season of his three years at the major-league level.
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Mariners, A's start season-ending series after emotional dayThe Athletics have bid adieu to Oakland, but they still have some work to do.The A’s will open a season-ending, three-game series Friday nig...
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Wyatt Langford - Pushes for 20 stealsLangford went 1-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics.
ImpactLangford stole a base for the consecutive game and upped his season total to 18. The rookie outfielder, whose 543 plate appearances in 2024 is far beyond what he ever had in one college season at Florida, is showing no signs that the major-league season is wearing him down and having his best month of the season. Langford owns a .310/.400/.598 line with six home runs, 17 RBI, six steals and 21 runs scored over 23 September games.
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