OAKLAND — Khris Davis took a few shots at a Nerf hoop in the Athletics clubhouse Wednesday, then pulled the protective cover off a brand new black bat and headed to the indoor hitting area across the hall.
Whether that bat will be available when the Athletics host the American League West leading Houston Astros this weekend remains an open question.
The Athletics designated hitter has been affected by a left hip and oblique contusion since May 5, the day he collided with the outfield fence in Pittsburgh while making a catch while playing the outfield. He’s missed six games in all and his hitting .