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May 30, 2026
Sitting again Saturday
Cortes is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Yankees on Saturday.
Analysis
Cortes is out of the A's lineup for a second consecutive game, though the Yankees are sending southpaw Ryan Weathers to the mound for Saturday's contest. Colby Thomas will draw the start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot.
May 29, 2026
Taking seat Friday
Cortes isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
Cortes will stay put in the dugout after going 1-for-8 with three walks during the Athletics' last series against Seattle. Colby Thomas will start in right field Friday and bat leadoff.
May 25, 2026
Launches leadoff homer
Cortes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's win over the Padres.
Analysis
Cortes started the scoring quickly, lifting a Michael King changeup over the right-field fence for a leadoff homer. The outfielder later added a single in the ninth inning to record his 11th multi-hit effort of the campaign. Cortes has emerged as one of the Athletics' most consistently productive bats in 2026, slashing .350/.430/.553 with 14 extra-base hits (five homers), 17 RBI, 13 runs and a stolen base across 142 plate appearances.