Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia has overcome a shoulder issue and is back in action Thursday as the cleanup hitter against the White Sox, per Doug Padilla of ESPN Chicago.
Valencia missed two games with issue, but has claimed an advantageous spot in Oakland's lineup.
He had a really nice month or so, but his career numbers suggest he is better suited for the short side of a platoon. It would not be surprising if he regressed over the final two weeks of the season.