JJ BLEDAY #33 - CENTER FIELDER - ATHLETICS
14  HR  •
39  RBI  •
.212  AVG 
#33 - CENTER FIELDER - ATHLETICS
14 HR
39 RBI
.212 AVG
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How Bleday's departure affects A's outfield plans for '26 The eventual separation between the Athletics and JJ Bleday felt more and more like an inevitability as the 2025 season went on, becoming of...
NOVEMBER 22 • MLB.COM
Enters free agency The Athletics non-tendered Bleday on Friday.
Impact Bleday lost his spot on the 40-man roster Tuesday, and he'll now depart the organization as a whole after not receiving a contract offer for the 2026 season. The 28-year-old outfielder slashed .212/.294/.404 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 48 runs scored in 98 games with the A's in 2025 and should be able to at least land a minor-league deal this winter.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians could steal intriguing outfield option thanks to Athletics roster crunch The Athletics designted JJ Bleday for assignment on Tuesday. He could fit into the Guardians' outfield picture.
NOVEMBER 20 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM
Designated for assignment The Athletics designated Bleday for assignment Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bleday took a step back in 2025, finishing the season with a .698 OPS to go with 14 homers, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored across 307 plate appearances in the majors. As a result, he'll lose his place on the Athletics' 40-man roster, helping to make room for the addition of three prospects ahead of December's Rule 5 Draft. The 28-year-old outfielder posted a .980 OPS over 132 plate appearances in the minors, however, which could be intriguing enough for another club to bring him in via waiver claim.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Christian Walker homered and drove in three runs to back a strong start from Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 11-5 to snap a five-game losing streak
SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Bubba Chandler, 2 relievers combine on one-hitter as Pirates defeat A's 2-0 to end 5-game skid

Rookie Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday nig...
SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Brent Rooker's 30th home run powers the A's to a 5-3 win over the slumping Red Sox

Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning, leading the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox
SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Taking seat against RHP Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Bleday had started in both of the Athletics' previous two matchups against right-handed pitchers back on Friday and Saturday, but he'll take a seat versus Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito on Wednesday. With Tyler Soderstrom (groin) returning to his usual spot in left field following a brief absence, the Athletics will go with fellow left-handed hitter Carlos Cortes over Bleday in right field. Cortes has produced five extra-base hits in 12 at-bats over his last six games and could end up playing ahead of Bleday more frequently if he's able to continue his hot-hitting ways Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in each of the last three games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Bleday will cede his spot in the lineup to Colby Thomas, who will cover center field and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in each of the last three games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Bleday will cede his spot in the lineup to Colby Thomas, who will cover center field and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing rare start versus lefty Bleday will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact The Athletics are facing a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle) for the fifth consecutive game, and though the left-handed-hitting Bleday was held out of the lineup in each of the previous four contests, he'll draw into the starting nine Wednesday while Tyler Soderstrom gets a day off. Bleday looks as though he'll continue to be deployed mostly in the strong side of a platoon in right field with Colby Thomas until Denzel Clarke (hip) potentially returns from the injured list in late September.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing rare start versus lefty Bleday will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact The Athletics are facing a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle) for the fifth consecutive game, and though the left-handed-hitting Bleday was held out of the lineup in each of the previous four contests, he'll draw into the starting nine Wednesday while Tyler Soderstrom gets a day off. Bleday looks as though he'll continue to be deployed mostly in the strong side of a platoon in right field with Colby Thomas until Denzel Clarke (hip) potentially returns from the injured list in late September.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 3-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Athletics
SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Sitting against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in right field in each of the Athletics' previous three contests against right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench while southpaw Mitch Farris toes the rubber for the Angels. The absence of Bleday clears a spot in the lineup for Colby Thomas, who will cover right field and bat third.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in right field in each of the Athletics' previous three contests against right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench while southpaw Mitch Farris toes the rubber for the Angels. The absence of Bleday clears a spot in the lineup for Colby Thomas, who will cover right field and bat third.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Hot hitting continues Bleday went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 17-4 win over the Angels.
Impact Bleday was one of two Athletics to deliver a homer off the bench Saturday, as he went yard in the ninth inning following Carlos Cortes' blast in the eighth. Bleday has hit the ground running in September, going 7-for-14 with four homers and nine RBI over his four games this month. He's seeing a majority of the playing time in right field versus right-handed pitchers but is unlikely to attain anything more than that platoon role. For the season, Bleday has a .221/.308/.428 slash line with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 47 runs scored, 15 doubles and a stolen base over 312 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Hot hitting continues Bleday went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 17-4 win over the Angels.
Impact Bleday was one of two Athletics to deliver a homer off the bench Saturday, as he went yard in the ninth inning following Carlos Cortes' blast in the eighth. Bleday has hit the ground running in September, going 7-for-14 with four homers and nine RBI over his four games this month. He's seeing a majority of the playing time in right field versus right-handed pitchers but is unlikely to attain anything more than a platoon role. For the season, Bleday has a .221/.308/.428 slash line with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 47 runs scored, 15 doubles and a stolen base over 312 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Homers during big rally Bleday went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels.
Impact Bleday went yard as part of a seven-run third inning for the Athletics. His blast knocked Angels starter Jose Soriano out of the game. Bleday has already homered three times in September after hitting just two long balls across 19 contests in August. The outfielder is up to 13 homers, 35 RBI, 46 runs scored and a stolen base while slashing .215/.303/.412 across 84 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angel...
SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Herrera hits go-ahead homer, Mikolas pitches 6 solid innings, Cardinals beat A's 2-1

Iván Herrera hit a go-ahead two-run home run, and Miles Mikolas pitched six solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 2-1
SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press
Blasts two bombs Bleday went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 11-3 win over St. Louis.
Impact Bleday delivered his first multi-homer game of the season Monday in a blowout win. The outfielder has bounced between Triple-A Las Vegas and Sacramento this year with uneven results, but the power has creeped up lately as he's slashed .230/.302/.460 with five homers and 11 RBI over his last 30 games.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | JJ Bleday leads hit parade as A's snap slide vs. Cardinals Deadspin | JJ Bleday leads hit parade as A's snap slide vs. Cardinals
SEPTEMBER 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

JJ Bleday and Zack Gelof homers power Athletics to an 11-2 win over the Cardinals

JJ Bleday homered twice and Zack Gelof had a home run among his three hits as the Athletics snapped a three-game skid with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Playing time trending down Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday is on the bench for the third time in four matchups with right-handed pitchers and looks to have lost hold of a strong-side platoon role in the Athletics outfield. Until Denzel Clarke (adductor) returns from the injured list, the Athletics may continue to take a committee approach to right field rather than relying on Bleday or another player on an everyday basis.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Playing time trending down Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday is on the bench for the third time in four matchups with right-handed pitchers and looks to have lost hold of a strong-side platoon role in the Athletics outfield. Until Denzel Clarke (adductor) returns from the injured list, the Athletics may continue to take a committee approach to right field rather than relying on Bleday or another player on an everyday basis.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
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