Max Muncy Returns to Athletics from Injured List The Oakland Athletics have welcomed back slugger Max Muncy from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers at Las Vegas Ballpark. The move aims to bolster the team’s offense, which has struggled to meet preseason expectations. Muncy, who was sidelined since April 28 with a fractured left hand, was reinstated to the active roster on Monday, with infielder Darell Hernaiz optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room. Muncy’s return marks a significant step for the A’s, who have relied heavily on his power-hitting abilities to elevate their offensive output. During his rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas, Muncy demonstrated strong form, batting .370 (10-for-27) with three home runs, two doubles, and nine RBIs in seven games. His performance convinced manager Mark Kotsay that the timing was right to bring him back to the majors. “Max had a pretty good rehab stint,” Kotsay said. “We felt the timing was right. He’s healthy and seems to be having consistent at-bats. His rhythm and timing is there.” The manager emphasized that Muncy’s return could address the team’s current offensive struggles, as the A’s have scored just 273 runs through the season’s early stages, ranking 20th in Major League Baseball. Kotsay highlighted the need for improvement, noting that the team’s offensive production has fallen short of expectations. “As an offense, our expectation level is better than that,” he said. “We’re still searching for that success and that lineup that can produce those runs. I think Max will help with that. He helped with that before his injury with the slug that he can create, so we’re excited about having him back.” Muncy’s return to the lineup saw him start at third base on Monday, batting fifth in the order.#milwaukee_brewers #oakland_athletics #max_muncy #las_vegas_ballpark #mark_kotsay
