MESA, Ariz. -- The early looks at
Part of Gelof getting sent down was a shortage of time left to get ready. Finishing up his rehab from a dislocated left shoulder early in camp, Gelof did not debut in a game this spring until March 9.\n\nWith the A’s looking to increase Gelof’s versatility by playing the outfield, starting out in Triple-A allows him to get more reps out there and better acclimate himself.\n\n“I expect Gelof to play everywhere,” manager Mark Kotsay said. “Meaning second base and all three outfield positions.”\n\nGelof wasted no time continuing his outfield preparation. He appeared in a Minor League game as the center fielder on Friday and will continue moving around different spots through the end of Minor League camp next week.
“Zack was playing center field and looked very comfortable and very natural out there in his movements,” Kotsay said. “He’s definitely taking to playing out there. He also hit a ball 111 mph \\[on Friday\\].”\n\nThe A’s like where Gelof was at with his swing this spring coming off an injury-riddled 2025. If he can carry that into the Minor League season, along with gaining more experience as an outfielder, Gelof could find himself back in the big leagues with a super utility role perhaps sooner rather than later.
**Hernaiz the outfielder?** \nThursday night’s game against the Mariners saw an unfamiliar position for