Athletics and OF Josh Reddick avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.7 million contract. Reddick requested $3.25 million and the A's had offered $2 million, so the deal is just above the midpoint between the two numbers. The soon-to-be 27-year-old will have two more years of arbitration before he hits free agency. He's locked in as a starter in Oakland's outfield for the upcoming season.

Jane Lee of MLB.com reports the Athletics and Josh Reddick have avoided arbitration with a one-year deal. The terms of the deal weren't given. Last season was a down year for Reddick, who batted .226/.307/.379 after a 32-home run campaign in 2012. He added muscle over the offseason in an attempt to stay stronger this year, and he should enjoy a bit of a bounceback in 2014.

Josh Reddick said on 95.7 The Game on Wednesday morning that his weight is up to 195 pounds. Jane Lee of MLB.com notes that he's now 15 pounds above his listed weight, so he has apparently packed on some muscle over the winter. Reddick struggled last season prior to undergoing wrist surgery in October, but he makes for an intriguing sleeper pick in the late-rounds of mixed league drafts this year.

John Hickey of the Oakland Tribune reports that the Athletics and Josh Reddick are expected to reach a deal on Saturday near the midpoint of the arbitration figures the two sides exchanged. Reddick requested $3.25 million and was offered $2 million from the A's when numbers were exchanged on Friday. Look for the two sides to meet right around the midpoint of $2.625 million and avoid having to go to arbitration.

Josh Reddick requested $3.25 million and was offered $2 million from the Athletics when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday. After his offensive explosion in 2012, the 26-year-old outfielder came crashing back to Earth in 2013 when he slashed .226/.307/.379 with 12 homers and 56 RBI in 114 games. The two sides should be able to find common ground in the neighborhood of $2.6 million.

Josh Reddick underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday afternoon on his sprained right wrist. The procedure was deemed a success and Reddick is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next February. He'll be looking to bounce back from a down 2013.

Josh Reddick, Nick Markakis and Shane Victorino have been named finalists for the American League Gold Glove award in right field. Reddick won the award last year and is a strong candidate again this season, but he faces stiff competition with Victorino, who had a terrific year defensively. Victorino won three Gold Gloves during his time as a center fielder. The winner will be announced next week.

Josh Reddick is expected to require arthroscopic surgery on his sprained right wrist. Reddick should be fully recovered from that wrist procedure by the start of spring training next February. The 26-year-old outfielder had a down year offensively in 2013 and will be looking to bounce back in his first year of arbitration-eligibility next season.

Josh Reddick will undergo an MRI exam on his right wrist in the next few weeks. The procedure will determine if Reddick needs surgery on his problematic wrist. If he goes under the knife, Reddick will require around a month or so of rehab. The 26-year-old outfielder hit just .226/.307/.379 this season.

Josh Reddick collected a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly in a win over the Twins on Thursday. Reddick also drew a walk. Fresh off returning from a nagging wrist injury, the Athletics have to be pleased with what they have seen so far. Reddick is no sure thing to play everyday and there's no telling how long he'll hold up physically, but he has enough pop to be relevant in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.