Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday during a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Stock Photo - Alamy

Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday, left, celebrates with third base coach Eric Martins after hitting a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game in

Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez Stock Photo - Alamy

Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda, right, talks with home plate umpire Brian O'Nora, left, after being called out on strikes against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a baseball game in

Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof stands on the field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Oakland Athletics left fielder JJ Bleday (33) in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 28, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski Stock Photo - Alamy

Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday (33) gestures after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during