Davis (hamstring), who notched an AL-best 43 steals with the Indians in 2016, is looking forward to being more aggressive on the basepaths upon his Tuesday activation from the disabled list, John Hickey of the East Bay Times reports. "I'd like to come back and change the dynamic," Davis said on the eve of his return. "Look at the Astros when they run. They're stealing bases, they're going first to third, they're doing those little things that get irritating for a defense and for a pitcher."

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The veteran had swiped just one bag in three attempts over 61 plate appearances before hitting the DL, but the time off rehabbing his injury allowed him to reflect on the need to be more proactive when he gets on. Manager Bob Melvin has acknowledged that the combined absences of Davis and Marcus Semien (wrist) -- the "only two guys who give us speed threats" according to the Oakland skipper -- have hurt the overall production of the Athletics' offense. To guard against further soft tissue injuries and keep him limber on the basepaths, Davis has restarted a practice called MAT (Muscle Activation Technique), which he used with great success the last few seasons through stints with the Tigers and Indians.