25 Chris Young, CF

Athletics outfielder Chris Young turned a 5-3 deficit in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Astros into a 6-5 lead by smacking a three-run home run off Houston closer Jose Veras. It was the fifth homer of the season for Young, who went 3 for 5 in the game to boost his batting average to .189 in 106 at-bats.

The Athletics activated outfielder Chris Young from the disabled list Saturday, MLB.com reports. They designated Daric Barton for assignment.

Young was on the shelf with a quadriceps injury. He had been hoping to return Saturday.

Athletics outfielder Chris Young (quadriceps) experienced some leg cramps following his minor-league rehab appearance Thursday. Young hopes to be activated from the disabled list before Saturday's game against the Royals, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.

Athletics outfielder Chris Young began his rehab assignment with a flair Thursday, singling and drawing two walks in his three plate appearances before being replaced by a pinch runner. Young also recorded a steal in the game.

Provided he didn't suffer any setbacks in the rehab game, Young is expected to return to the A's Friday.

Athletics outfielder Chris Young will play a rehab game at Triple-A Sacramento Thursday, MLB.com reports. He is still on track to return Friday, as previously reported.

Young has been working back from a strained left quadriceps. He was one of many disabled list casualties from the 19-inning game against the Angels on April 29.