Phegley (oblique) is set to be activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Friday's game against the Mariners, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phegley said he felt great after catching nine innings in four games over the past six days, so he'll rejoin the A's ahead of their weekend series against the Mariners. Once he returns, he'll settle back into his role as Oakland's backup catcher.

Phegley (oblique) was pulled from Sunday's rehab game at Triple-A Nashville after a pitch hit his leg, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fortunately, it doesn't seem as if Phegley suffered a serious injury during Sunday's outing. However, this could slightly delay his activation from the disabled list, as the A's had previously said that Phegley wouldn't be rushed through his rehab assignment. Until he's ready to return, Bruce Maxwell and Dustin Garneau will continue sharing time at catcher.

Phegley (oblique), who went 2-for-7 with an RBI and three strikeouts in his first two rehab games with Triple-A Nashville, won't be rushed through his rehab assignment, Christian Boutwell of MLB.com reports. "He feels good," manager Bob Melvin said. "He's going to play multiple games. It's not like it's a speed-up process and get him back here."

EDGE Analysis

Melvin has the luxury of making that assessment thanks in large part to the presence of both Bruce Maxwell and Dustin Garneau on the big-league roster, two capable backstops that can hold down the fort while Phegley gets fully recovered. The 29-year-old has already missed 22 games with his currently injury and also spent seven days on the DL back in May with a concussion.

Phegley (oblique) went 1-for-3 in Triple-A Nashville's win over Memphis on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The recovering backstop, who batted second and worked behind the plate, has been ramping up his activity for the last week, culminating in his return to game action Wednesday. Phegley is expected to log multiple games for the Sounds before being deemed ready for activation.

Phegley (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was thought to be beginning his rehab assignment Tuesday, but it was apparently delayed a day. Look for him to return to the short side of a platoon behind the dish for the A's before the end of August.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Phegley will likely begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phegley has been sidelined for three weeks with the oblique injury, so he'll likely require multiple games behind the plate with the Triple-A club before the Athletics bring him off the 10-day disabled list. It's expected that Phegley will work on the short side of a platoon at catcher with Bruce Maxwell once he's activated.

Phegley (oblique) took more than 50 swings in the batting cage Wednesday and caught two bullpen sessions Thursday, Alex Simon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two developments represent notable boosts in activity for Phegley, who had only taken swings off a tee as recently as Tuesday. The backstop reports that he's had no setbacks this week, while manager Bob Melvin reports that Phegley is likely to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment at some point during Oakland's nine-game homestand.

Manager Bob Melvin said Phegley (oblique) took swings off a tee Tuesday and will begin taking batting practice incrementally, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phegley was placed on the disabled list two weeks ago due to oblique tightness, but appears to be making strides towards a possible mid-August return. The 29-year-old backstop will likely require a couple rehab games prior to returning to the A's, so Bruce Maxwell and Dustin Garneau will continue splitting playing time in the meantime.

Phegley (oblique) was placed on the 10-day DL on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Phegley was scratched from Wednesday's lineup in favor of Bruce Maxwell, and the ailment responsible will result in a 10-day minimum absence. Maxwell should take over most of the starts over that stretch, though the team did recall Ryan Lavarnway in a corresponding move to serve as the backup.

Phegley was scratched with left oblique tightness prior to Wednesday's game, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phegley was replaced in the lineup by Bruce Maxwell and could miss an extended period of time depending on the severity of the injury. Throughout the course of the 2017 season, Phegley is hitting .205/.246/.346 with three home runs and seven RBI in 47 games.