Reddick scratched vs. Rays with sore back

OAKLAND — A’s outfielder Josh Reddick was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup with back soreness, the team announced.

Reddick played in Friday’s 13-inning, 1-0 win over the Rays and is 8-for-27 (.296) in eight games since the All-Star break. He was replaced in the lineup by Coco Crisp, who moved to center field while Jake Smolinski shifted to right field to take Reddick’s spot.

Reddick, 29, has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, with MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reporting Thursday the Cubs were interested in the outfielder. He’s in the final year of his contract, and commented Thursday about the trade talks, saying he doesn’t “get into the details” of trade rumors.

He also said he’s unaware of renewed contract talks between his camp and the A’s.

“Not that I’ve heard, no,” Reddick said. “It’s kind of disheartening to know that something hasn’t been worked out so far and we’re four months into it. It is what it is.”

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