Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was healthier than was originally thought Tuesday at Houston. Cespedes took batting practice before the game but was thought unavailable until Wednesday.
Cespedes, however, graounded out in the seventh inning as a pinch-hitter for Seth Smith. He remained in the game as the designated hitter and doubled. He went 1 for 2 and is batting .227 as he finally appeared in a game during the second half of the season.
Manager Bob Melvin said after the game that Cespedes will start Wednesday against the Astros, MLB.com reports.