Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Fri 8/16/19 5:11 PM

Phegley (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley took the field with High-A Stockton on Thursday, and after collecting a pair of base hits, the Athletics have deemed him ready to return. Dustin Garneau was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Fri 8/16/19 1:29 AM

Phegley (thumb) resumed his rehab assignment at High-A Stockton on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs in a win over Inland Empire.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley was held out of action Tuesday and Wednesday while being evaluated after being hit on the shoulder with a pitch at Triple-A Las Vegas. The veteran backstop checked out fine, as evidenced by the fact he was able to get back into action with the Ports. With three rehab games under his belt and no apparent setbacks with the thumb injury that originally landed him on the shelf, Phegley could potentially be activated at any point moving forward.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 8/14/19 2:36 PM

Phegley (thumb) reported Wednesday that his shoulder is alright after being hit by a pitch with Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley appears to have avoided a major setback in his recovery, and he will catch again at the Triple-A level on Thursday. The 31-year-old also reported that his thumb felt "great," which is an encouraging development as he continues to work his way back to the majors.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 8/14/19 2:41 AM

Phegley (thumb) was hit by a pitch in the left shoulder in Monday's game with Triple-A Las Vegas and is set to be evaluated by the Athletics' medical staff, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley has gone 1-for-6 over his first two rehab games with the Aviators, and he appeared to be on the verge of activation from the thumb issue that landed him on the injured list in the first place. More information on whether Monday's developments will delay his return timeline should be available shortly after Phegley is evaluated.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Tue 8/13/19 12:54 PM

Phegley (thumb) went 1-for-6 with two walks and a hit by pitch over his first two rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday and Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley played all nine innings behind the dish in the first game and logged eight frames in the second, lending credence to the notion he's on the verge of activation. Phegley's return will create an interesting logjam at catcher for manager Bob Melvin, who's seen Dustin Garneau serve as a viable replacement alongside Chris Herrmann while Phegley has been sidelined.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Sat 8/10/19 5:27 PM

Phegley (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley has been sidelined since July 29 with the injury, though his return could now come as early as the middle of this week. Dustin Garneau and Chris Hermann have shared duties behind the dish in his absence, though Phegley should be the regular starter once again upon his return.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 8/7/19 12:58 PM

Phegley (thumb) is expected to resume throwing Wednesday or Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley has been sidelined since the end of July with a bruised right thumb. Manager Bob Melvin noted earlier in the week that the backstop isn't expected to rejoin the Athletics during their current road trip, which ends Aug. 15. Dustin Garneau and Chris Herrmann should continue to fill in behind the dish while Phegley remains sidelined.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 8/7/19 12:43 AM

Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Phegley (thumb) is not expected to come off the injured list before the Athletics return from their current road trip Aug.15, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley is eligible to come off the IL this Friday, but he'll apparently have to wait almost an additional week before that has a chance to come to pass. Chris Herrmann and Dustin Garneau, both of which have been productive in Phegley's stead, will continue to split time behind the dish during the latter's ongoing absence.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 7/31/19 5:03 PM

Phegley (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley left Sunday's game against the Rangers with a bruised right thumb, though the Athletics originally didn't expect him to require a trip to the injured list. That optimism was evidently unfounded, however. Beau Taylor was recalled to back up Chris Herrmann in Phegley's absence.

Josh Phegley
C/DH FA
Wed 7/31/19 12:52 AM

Phegley (thumb) was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers and remains day-to-day, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phegley is still expected to avoid a stint on the injured list, but Monday's day off apparently wasn't sufficient for his thumb contusion to make the necessary improvement for the backstop to suit up against Milwaukee. Phegley's status will be one to monitor ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brewers, with Chris Herrmann likely due for another start in his stead if he's forced to miss a second straight contest.