Athletics face pivotal decisions as June begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are entering June amidst struggles following a challenging May. The team is considering potential changes to address player performance issues, particularly with Lawrence Butler's underwhelming hitting since his injury. Max Muncy is making progress in his recovery from a hand injury, starting a rehab assignment, while Zack Gelof has taken advantage of the playing time at third base. The team's decision-making process regarding Butler and Muncy will be crucial in determining their path forward this month.
- •Lawrence Butler struggling with a.164 batting average.
- •Butler's future role could change if performance does not improve.
- •Max Muncy progresses on rehab assignment after hand injury.
- •Zack Gelof has performed well at third base in Muncy's absence.
- •The team is under pressure to find solutions this month.
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