The Athletics entered the season with high hopes, but injuries derailed their plans. Manager Mark Kotsay said Monday it was unlike anything he has seen in his five seasons leading the club.
Catcher Shea Langeliers, who suffered a strained left oblique on June 5, was activated off the injured list and started against the Rays on Monday.
The Athletics placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique.