While the rest of the A's lineup was combining for seven runs, Josh Reddick went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday against the Rangers.

He also committed his third error in right field. The hope was that Reddick turned the corner when he went 4-for-5 with a homer and a triple on Sunday. Perhaps he has, but tonight's 0-for pushed his average back down to .205.

Josh Reddick doubled in a run Friday in his return from the disabled list.

Reddick was hitting .152 in 29 games before going down, so every hit, especially ones that go for extra bases, are encouraging signs for him. The A's had him batting seventh tonight in his return.

Athletics activated OF Josh Reddick from the 15-day disabled list.

Reddick was cleared to return after going 3-for-14 (.214) with three walks and two stolen bases over four rehab games between High-A Stockton and Triple-A Sacramento. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since May 6 with a sprained right wrist, but he's hoping that the extended rest will pay dividends.

Josh Reddick (wrist) is on track to return from the disabled list on Friday.

Reddick played in a third straight rehab game on Wednesday with no issues. As long as he doesn't have a setback during a final game for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, he'll be activated prior to the series against the White Sox. "Feels good, no issues with the swing," A's manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday. "The plan is to DH him tomorrow and hopefully we're on our way."

Josh Reddick (wrist) will play the outfield in his second rehab game with High-A Stockton on Tuesday before returning to the designated hitter role on Wednesday.

The A's will re-evaluate him after that, and it seems likely that he'll be activated as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. Reddick had a single in three trips to the plate for Stockton on Monday in his first rehab game. He's been out since early May with right wrist inflammation.

Josh Reddick (wrist) felt great after taking batting practice on the field before Friday's game, saying that his wrist wasn't an issue at all.

Reddick said he expects to play in rehab games with High-A Stockton on Monday, and with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. If all goes well, he could return to the A's lineup shortly afterwards.

Josh Reddick (wrist) will try taking batting practice on Friday.

If it goes well, he'll be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. Reddick discussed last week the possibility of surgery on his right wrist, but he's been able to take dry swings with no issues. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks, it seems possible that he could be activated sometime next week.

Josh Reddick (wrist) has been taking some dry swings but is not ready to take batting practice yet.

Reddick is eligible to return from the disabled list on Wednesday, but that's not going to happen. It's possible the outfielder might eventually require surgery, but that point hasn't been reached yet. A timetable for his return remains up in the air.

Josh Reddick admitted Monday that it's possible he'll need surgery on his ailing right wrist.

The good news is that Reddick has no structural damage, and he's already feeling better since being shut down over the last week. However, he'll wait another week before trying to swing a bat, and if he's not able to at that time, surgery might be required. Reddick had an operation on his left wrist after the 2011 season and need two months of recovery time, so if he does get cut open he's likely to be out past the All-Star break.

Athletics placed OF Josh Reddick on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 7, with right wrist inflammation.

An MRI on Tuesday showed only inflammation in the wrist, but the A's decided to make a roster move after Reddick still felt some discomfort. The hope is that the combination of a cortisone shot and extended rest will get him back on track. Daric Barton will take his place on the roster while Brandon Moss is expected to see increased playing time in the outfield.