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Muncy fractured his hand last season and posted a .214/.259/.379 line in 220 plate appearances split between third base and second base. The A’s were reportedly close to acquiring Nolan Arenado this offseason, so it makes sense that they’re not exactly handing the 23-year-old Muncy the job. Neither of the three has much of a major-league track record to this point, but Muncy would have the highest upside in AL-only leagues.

Arenado was ultimately traded to the Diamondbacks, which is where he told the Cardinals preferred to play, but the Athletics “would have absorbed more money than the Diamondbacks.” While the Athletics could still pursue options like Eugenio Suarez and Yoan Moncada, Rosenthal reports that they “intend to use Max Muncy at third base, with Brett Harris and Darell Hernaiz also in the mix.”

Wilson takes a seat after making five consecutive starts since returning from the injured list last Friday. The 23-year-old rookie sensation has gone 6-for-20 with two homers and eight RBI during that span. It’ll be Darell Hernaiz filling in at shortstop on Wednesday evening.

Hernaiz gets the call to return to the majors for the first time this season with rookie sensation Jacob Wilson landing on the shelf with a fractured forearm. The 23-year-old former top prospect struggled last year in his first taste of the big leagues and doesn’t forecast as a significant fantasy contributor this time around.

Hernaiz has had a strong start to the season, going 6-for-15 (.400) with one home run, six runs scored, four RBI, and a 5/1 BB/K ratio in four games. It’s noteworthy only because the Athletics are playing him at second base, which is where Max Muncy is playing with the big league club. With Muncy off to a slow start, it’s worth keeping an eye on Hernaiz’s performance over the next few weeks.

A big day of cuts for the A’s, but it’s that time of year. Ruiz is one of the fastest players in baseball, but hasn’t hit enough to put that speed to use. Alvarado, Ginn and Holman will likely help the Athletics’ pitching staff by the end of 2025.

The move makes room for Jacob Wilson, who is returning Tuesday. Hernaiz had been playing over Abraham Toro at third base, but the A’s weren’t willing to cut Toro just yet. Max Schuemann figures to get much of the time at third with Wilson playing shortstop.

Darell Hernaiz has overtaken Toro as Oakland’s primary third baseman, even though he hasn’t hit at all. If Jacob Wilson returns next week as hoped, the A’s will probably turn to Max Schuemann at third base, leaving them with a decision on whether to option out Hernaiz or DFA Toro.

The 22-year-old infielder has been sidelined since early May due to a severe left ankle sprain. He’s back with the A’s though and will be in uniform for Friday’s series opener against the Dodgers. He’ll take the spot of Brett Harris on the A’s active roster after Harris was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas.

That must be a pretty bad ankle sprain that Hernaiz suffered last week. The A’s are currently rolling with Max Schuemann as their everyday shortstop.