A’s Reportedly Among Teams Interested in Reunion with Miguel Andujar
As the offseason rolls on, the Oakland A’s might not be finished tweaking the roster just yet. The team is reportedly among six clubs showing interest in left fielder/designated hitter Miguel Andujar-a familiar name for A’s fans after his stint in green and gold over the past two seasons.
Andujar, once a highly touted prospect, found something of a resurgence during his time with the A’s. After years of battling inconsistency and injuries, he finally showed flashes of the hitter many believed he could become.
Over 135 games across two seasons in Oakland, Andujar posted a solid .290/.324/.302 slash line with 10 home runs-essentially a full season’s worth of production when you add it all up. It wasn’t eye-popping power, but it was steady contact and professional at-bats, something the A’s lineup has often lacked.
Then came the midseason trade to Cincinnati, and that’s where Andujar really turned heads. In just 34 games with the Reds, he caught fire-slashing .359/.400/.544 with four home runs-and played a key role in helping them reach the postseason.
Simply put, without his bat down the stretch, the Reds might not have made it. That kind of late-season surge tends to stick in front offices’ minds, and it’s no surprise he’s drawing interest now.
Injuries have been a recurring theme in Andujar’s career, and they did limit his availability again last year. But when healthy, he’s proven to be a capable right-handed bat who can do damage against both lefties and righties. He crushed left-handed pitching in 2025, hitting .389, but he wasn’t a liability against righties either-making him a versatile option for any team looking to add depth and flexibility to its lineup.
Defensively, Andujar showed more than expected. His glove in left field, once considered a liability, held up better than advertised.
And in a pinch, he even filled in at third base for the A’s when injuries and roster needs forced the issue. Over 32 games at the hot corner, he didn’t commit an error-a small sample, sure, but it showed he could hold his own when needed.
He’s not about to unseat anyone as a full-time infielder, but in a utility role, he brings added value.
If the A’s were to bring him back, it would likely be as a bench bat or part-time outfielder. That said, the current roster already features Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom in the corner outfield/DH mix-two power bats who figure to get the bulk of the reps.
So the fit isn’t seamless. Still, Andujar could represent an upgrade over younger, less-seasoned options like Colby Thomas, who might benefit from more time in Triple-A.
There’s no indication Oakland is leading the pack in the Andujar sweepstakes. Teams like the Padres or Cubs, both closer to playoff contention, may offer him a clearer path to October.
But sometimes familiarity matters, and Andujar’s previous run with the A’s could play a role in his decision. If he returns, Oakland would essentially have turned two months of his 2025 production into pitching prospect Kenya Huggins-currently ranked No. 22 in the system-and then potentially get the player back.
That’s a tidy bit of asset management.
Whether a reunion happens or not, this much is clear: the A’s are still exploring ways to fine-tune the roster. And if it’s not Andujar, expect them to keep looking for a right-handed bat who can bring similar versatility and production.
Stay tuned-this offseason might still have a few moves left in it for Oakland.