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The Athletics non-tendered Bleday on Friday. Bleday lost his spot on the 40-man roster Tuesday, and he'll now depart the organization as a whole after not receiving a contract offer for the 2026 season. The 28-year-old outfielder slashed .212/.294/.404 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 48 runs scored in 98 games with the A's in 2025 and should be able to at least land a minor-league deal this winter.
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The Athletics designated Bleday for assignment Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Bleday took a step back in 2025, finishing the season with a .698 OPS to go with 14 homers, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored across 307 plate appearances in the majors. As a result, he'll lose his place on the Athletics' 40-man roster, helping to make room for the addition of three prospects ahead of December's Rule 5 Draft. The 28-year-old outfielder posted a .980 OPS over 132 plate appearances in the minors, however, which could be intriguing enough for another club to bring him in via waiver claim.
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Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. Bleday had started in both of the Athletics' previous two matchups against right-handed pitchers back on Friday and Saturday, but he'll take a seat versus Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito on Wednesday. With Tyler Soderstrom (groin) returning to his usual spot in left field following a brief absence, the Athletics will go with fellow left-handed hitter Carlos Cortes over Bleday in right field Wednesday. Cortes has produced five extra-base hits in 12 at-bats over his last six games and could end up playing ahead of Bleday more frequently if he's able to continue his hot hitting.
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Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in each of the last three games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Bleday will cede his spot in the lineup to Colby Thomas, who will cover center field and bat fifth.
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Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in right field in each of the Athletics' previous three contests against right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench while southpaw Mitch Farris toes the rubber for the Angels. The absence of Bleday clears a spot in the lineup for Colby Thomas, who will cover right field and bat third.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATH | 98 | 307 | 48 | 65 | 14 | 39 | 36 | 91 | 1 | .211 |
| 2024 | OAK | 159 | 572 | 74 | 139 | 20 | 60 | 67 | 125 | 2 | .243 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | vs  |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/27 | vs |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/26 | vs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/25 | vs  |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/24 | vs |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/23 | vs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/21 | @  |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | @  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | @  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | vs |
9:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |