Hardy is out of the lineup Thursday at the Athletics, MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardy will catch a breather for the first time since July 24. He has rebounded nicely after a couple of paltry seasons at the plate and is slashing .278/.314/.411. The batting average would be the second best of his career, the OBP would be his best since 2011 and the SLG is his best since hitting 25 home runs in 2013. Still, Hardy's power has not returned as he has just five home runs on the season.