Josh Reddick Injury: Updates on Athletics Star's Thumb and Recovery

Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick suffered a fractured thumb May 19 and had been on the disabled list ever since. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Reddick Active vs. Giants 

Tuesday, June 28

The Athletics announced Reddick is in the lineup against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Oakland had reinstated Reddick and optioned Max Muncy to Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day. 

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Melvin Comments on Reddick's Recovery, Potential Return

Sunday, June 19

A's manager Bob Melvin stated Reddick is starting his rehab assignment with Nashville on Sunday, per Joe Stiglich of Comcast SportsNet California. Melvin added that Oakland is targeting June 27 against the Giants as Reddick's potential return date.

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Reddick Provides Athletics with Middle-of-the-Lineup Power

Losing Reddick has been a blow because he was off to a quick start for Oakland.

Prior to injury, he was hitting .315 with an impressive OPS of .830. Both of those numbers would mark career bests if they hold, as he has never posted a batting average better than .280 or an OPS better than .784.