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Josh Harrison’s hidden value to the Oakland A’s

Aug 8, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison (1) slides towards second base during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

When Josh Harrison was acquired by the Oakland A’s, the expectation was that he would slide into a super utility role. Capable of playing both corner outfield positions, second, and third, Harrison was likely to slot around the diamond, getting a good amount of playing time even if it was not at one specific area. With Ramon Laureano being suspended for a failed PED test, that seemed even more likely.