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Athletics assess player performances as season nears conclusion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Athletics assess player performances as season nears conclusion

Summary

As the MLB season winds down, the Oakland Athletics are reflecting on player performances with eight games remaining. Henry Bolte emerged as a promising player, hitting his 11th home run of the season and showing improvement in key metrics, including line drive percentage and on-base average. In contrast, Tommy White struggles at the plate with a season slash line of.253/.269/.335, highlighting significant issues in his batting approach. The organization focuses on individual assessments as they prepare for the offseason and strategize for the 2027 season.

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By the Numbers

•Oakland Athletics have eight games left in the regular season.
•Henry Bolte is batting.358 with 11 home runs this season.
•Tommy White has a slash line of.253/.269/.335 in his rookie year.
•Bolte shows improved performance in line drive percentage and OBP.
•The team's focus is on evaluating players for the 2027 season.

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What they're saying

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What the A’s hoped would be a contending year turned into squarely a “development” year, even though the AL West is currently paced, with 8 games left, by two teams who sit at 77-77. Did the wheat and chaff separate itself for the A’s to properly assess their 2027 options? Quite a bit, actually… Wheat: […]
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