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| Regular Season | .201 | 7 | 21 | .669 | 1 |
Top J.J. Bleday News
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Homers off bench Monday
Bleday hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Bleday could get shuffled out of the lineup more frequently now that Nick Kurtz (hip) is back from a stint on the injured list. Bleday was on the bench to start Monday, but he delivered when entering as a pinch hitter for Willie MacIver in the eighth inning. Kurtz's return will likely mean more of Tyler Soderstrom in left field, though Bleday could also push Denzel Clarke in center field, which is a place where Bleday would have a platoon advantage. He'll still need to hit his way into a job, as he's sporting a mediocre .200/.300/.367 slash line with seven homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base over 207 plate appearances this season.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: On bench Thursday
Bleday is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
After getting called back up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Bleday was on the bench for the series opener but started in left field the past two days, going 0-for-6 with two walks. With Tyler Soderstrom expected to see more time at first base while Nick Kurtz (hip) remains on the injured list, the Athletics will have a spot available in the corner outfield, but Bleday will likely need to be more productive before settling into a full-time role. Bleday will head back to the bench for Thursday's series finale while Brent Rooker cedes designated-hitter duties to Shea Langeliers and steps in for Bleday in left field.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Officially called up
Bleday was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Bleday will join the Athletics in Sacramento ahead of their three-game series with the Twins beginning Monday night. The outfielder produced a home run, six RBI, five runs scored and two stolen bases while going 10-for-27 in six games with Las Vegas after being sent down May 23. Bleday will help replace the production of Miguel Andujar (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Headed back to majors
The Athletics are slated to recall Bleday from Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Bleday was sent down in late May after slashing only .204/.291/.365, but he seemed to get back on track at Las Vegas, going 10-for-27 with a homer in six games. With Tyler Soderstrom handling first base while Nick Kurtz (hip) is out, there could be room for regular playing time in the outfield for both Bleday and Denzel Clarke.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Optioned to Triple-A
The Athletics optioned Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Bleday has been the Athletics' everyday center fielder, but he will attempt to find his swing in the minors after slashing .204/.291/.365 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 26 runs scored, one stolen base and a 21:41 BB:K across 189 plate appearances this season. Freshly up from Triple-A, Denzel Clarke looks like the next man up in center for the Athletics.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Idle Wednesday
Bleday isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
After going 1-for-7 with a walk through the first two games of the series, Bleday will grab a seat on the bench to begin Wednesday's contest. His absence will allow Seth Brown to start in center field and bat eighth.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Sitting versus righty
Bleday is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Bleday has a .184/.259/.490 slash line with three doubles and four homers through 13 games in May, and he'll take a seat Sunday for the second time in the Athletics' past four contests. Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker will start from left to right in the outfield while Shea Langeliers receives a turn at designated hitter against San Francisco righty Justin Verlander.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Absent from Thursday's lineup
Bleday is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers.
Bleday has been the A's regular center fielder while sitting occasionally against lefties. He'll sit for just the second time with a right-hander on the mound this season. Seth Brown will take over in center field and hit third.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Homers in Tuesday's win
Bleday went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers.
Bleday has homered in back-to-back games, and four of his six long balls this season have come over his last nine contests. In that span, he's gone 9-for-35 (.257) with seven RBI and a 4:9 BB:K. The outfielder has gotten off to a somewhat slow start in 2025 despite his relatively steady play lately. He's at a .222/.315/.410 slash line over 165 plate appearances.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Leaves yard Sunday
Bleday went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.
Bleday had the team's only extra-base hit of the afternoon with a solo blast to right in the fifth inning. He's now hit three home runs since May 2 and is up to five for the season. Bleday's average has suffered all season long after he saw it jump up to .243 last year. Thus far, the 27-year-old outfielder is slashing .216/.313/.388 with 16 RBI, 25 runs and a 20:34 BB:K in 160 plate appearances.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Absent from lineup against lefty
Bleday is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Texas.
It's a day off for the left-handed-hitting Bleday as the Rangers send southpaw Patrick Corbin to the bump. Max Schuemann will start in center field and hit ninth for the Athletics.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Receiving first day off
Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
The 27-year-old outfielder will get his first day off of the season in Sunday's series finale, paving the way for Seth Brown to pick up a start in center. Bleday has delivered disappointing returns through the Athletics' first 15 games, batting .208 with one home run, one steal, nine runs and six RBI.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Breaks out of slump
Bleday went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Padres.
Bleday broke out of a slump as he was hitting just .175 (7-for-40) with one extra-base hit in 11 games before Tuesday. He's showing good plate discipline with an 8:9 BB:K so this could be the start of a turnaround.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Sluggish start to the season
Bleday went 1-for-4 in Monday's 5-4 loss against San Diego. He's hitting just .175 (7-for-40) with a stolen base this season.
Belday has just one extra-base hit in 11 games as he's had a slow start to the season. However, he's showing a good eye at the plate (eight strikeouts and seven walks), so there shouldn't be too much concern that he can get on track.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Danville, PA |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Vanderbilt |
| Experience: 3 |
| Bats/Throws: L, L |
