The Oakland A’s signed Chris Herrmann last winter to be their starting catcher, but he had knee surgery before the season began. Now he’s back on the field, having begun a minor league rehab assignment last Thursday.
Herrmann has played five games for Triple-A Las Vegas so far, and the results have looked excellent in the box scores. The left-handed hitter took an 0-fer in his first game but registered hits in each of the next four.
Herrmann, AAA rehab: 6-for-18, 1.131 OPS, 2 HR, 1 double, 3 BB, 7 Ks
While Herrmann has been out, Josh Phegley has taken the role of primary starter and enjoyed a breakout season.