Langeliers was originally thought to be lost for the season after undergoing a meniscectomy on his right knee in late July, but after a lightning-fast recovery and a two-game rehab assignment, he's been cleared to help the A's cross the finish line while serving exclusively as a DH. The 28-year-old had been on fire before landing on the injured list, amassing an eight-game hitting streak that saw him smack three home runs, and he picked up where he left off during his rehab assignment by going 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored. Darell Hernaiz was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Langeliers returned to game action for the first time since undergoing a meniscectomy on his right knee July 28, picking up a pair of hits. He slotted in at designated hitter and is expected to remain in that role for the remainder of the season, keeping Jonah Heim and Brian Serven as the tandem behind the plate for the Athletics even once Langeliers is activated. Before hitting the shelf, the 28-year-old slashed .263/.332/.497 with 23 homers, 51 RBI, 55 runs and two stolen bases in 93 games.