Moreland went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two strikeouts as Oakland defeated Cleveland 5-4 on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland extended Oakland's lead to 3-0 with his fourth-inning home run to right off Cleveland starter Eli Morgan and walked earlier in the second. It was the designated hitter's first home run since June 29 and first game in nearly two weeks following a stint on the COVID-19 injured list.

Moreland (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for unspecified reasons July 4, but he'll be available right after the All-Star break now that he's cleared the league's health and safety protocols. The 35-year-old has slashed .226/.236/.377 with two homers, two doubles, seven RBI and seven runs in 22 games since the start of June.

Manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that Moreland (undisclosed) is expected to be sidelined through the All-Star break, which runs from July 12-15, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger is presumed to be on the COVID-19 injured list after being placed on the shelf for unspecified reasons Sunday. Assuming that's the case, Moreland will be eligible to be activated once he clears the virus-related protocols, which isn't expected to occur this week.

Moreland was placed on the injured list Sunday for unspecified reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Moreland wouldn't play Sunday due to a "non-baseball issue," and the slugger has now landed on the shelf. The team didn't specify what IL the 35-year-old was placed on, so there's a chance he's on the COVID IL. If that's the case, Moreland could be activated as soon as he's cleared to rejoin the team. Stephen Piscotty (wrist) was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.

Manager Bob Melvin said Moreland won't play Sunday due to a "non-baseball issue," John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland was removed from Saturday's win over Boston in the bottom of the second inning prior to his first plate appearance, but Melvin didn't elaborate on the nature of the 35-year-old's departure. Since he'll be held out for Sunday's series finale, his next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Astros.

Moreland is not starting Friday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland, hitting a lowly .171 off left-handed pitching this season, will be on the bench as Oakland faces southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. Even after a 2-for-4 effort Thursday, the 35-year-old is hitting just .208 in his last 11 games. Frank Schwindel starts at designated hitter Friday.

Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Facing one of his former clubs, Moreland hit safely for the third time in the last four games and produced his first multi-hit effort since June 14. The veteran can be labeled a fantasy disappointment overall during the first half of the season, as his .239/.287/.390 slash line through 174 plate appearances is comprised of figures well below his career norms.

Moreland is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moreland clubbed a solo homer Tuesday and will take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Kolby Allard pitching for Texas. Frank Schwindel will bat eighth as the designated hitter in his place.

Moreland went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran gave the Athletics some hope by closing the deficit to one run with a 351-foot laser to right in the ninth. While the comeback ultimately fell short, Moreland's round tripper was a welcome sight, considering he hadn't left the yard since June 2.

Moreland isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Left-hander Kolby Allard is starting for the Rangers on Thursday, and Moreland will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Ramon Laureano will serve as the designated hitter while Skye Bolt starts in center field.