A’s activate OF Mark Canha off IL, option OF Skye Bolt to Triple-A


The Oakland Athletics activated outfielder Mark Canha from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.

In a corresponding move, the A’s optioned outfielder Skye Bolt to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Canha, 32, was sidelined since June 25 due to a left hip strain, which required a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. In 74 games this season, Canha is batting .255 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs.

In 578 games – all with Oakland – Canha is a career .249 hitter with 83 home runs and 266 RBIs.

Bolt, 27, is hitting .106 with a home run and three RBIs in 25 games this year.