Chris Young snapped an 0-for-18 skid by going 3-for-6 with two doubles Saturday as the A's beat the White Sox 4-3 in 10 innings.

Young scored the winning run on Josh Reddick's bases-loaded walk in the 10th. He's batting just .194 as a part-time player for the A's, but that comes with five homers, 22 RBI and five steals in 134 at-bats. At this rate, he'll finish with about 15 homers and steals in 400 at-bats.

Chris Young launched a go-ahead three-run homer in the ninth inning in Friday's 6-5 win over the Astros.

The clutch blast capped a big night for the Houston native, as he went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Young is batting just .189 through 28 games this season, but he still has produced five home runs, 19 RBI, five stolen bases and 15 runs scored. He's worth considering in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

Athletics activated OF Chris Young from the 15-day disabled list.

Young, sidelined since April 29, is finally healthy enough to return. With Josh Reddick on the DL and Seth Smith slumping, Young should see plenty of playing time in the Athletics' outfield.

Chris Young (quad) had some cramping in his leg after Thursday's rehab game, but hopes to be activated from the disabled list on Saturday.

Young was originally expected to be activated following Thursday's rehab game, but it appears that the leg cramping set him back a day. It's not expected to be a major setback, so look for him to return to the A's lineup at some point over the weekend.

Chris Young (quad) is not expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.

Young, currently sidelined with a quad injury, went 1-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base Thursday in a rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento. There was speculation that he would be activated Friday, but the A's apparently think that he needs at least one more day.

Chris Young (quad) will play a minor league rehab game Thursday with Triple-A Sacramento.

Young had a minor setback in an extended spring training game earlier this week, but he's back on track. If all goes well, Young will be activated Friday. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained left quad.

Chris Young (quad) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Friday.

He had been slated to rejoin the big club on Wednesday, but he still had a little bit of soreness in his left quad during an extended spring training game. With Josh Reddick out and Seth Smith slumping, Young should see plenty of playing time upon activation.

Chris Young felt some soreness in his left quad during an extended spring training game and is unlikely to be activated on Wednesday as originally hoped.

It's not clear at this point how big of a setback it is. Young has been on the shelf since April 30 with a strained left quad, and it appears that Coco Crisp (hamstring) will beat him back to the field.

Chris Young (quad) will head to extended spring training in Arizona on Sunday, and will play in two games before returning from the DL on Wednesday.

Young will play in a pair of rehab games on Monday and Tuesday, and if all goes well he'll be activated from the disabled list as soon as he's eligible on Wednesday. With Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick on the DL, Young should resume a starting role in the A's outfield.

Chris Young (quad) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment within the next three days.

Young, who has been sidelined since April 30 with the ailment, is expected to return from the disabled list as soon as he's eligible. With the plethora of injuries that the A's have already experienced in the outfield this season, Young's return is anxiously awaited. Despite a poor batting average, he has delivered four homers, 15 RBI and five stolen bases in his first 23 games, making him a worthwhile option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Athletics placed OF Chris Young on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 29, with a strained left quad.

Young had a setback when he attempted to test his injured quad running drills on Friday and still needs more time. The Athletics have replaced him with Michael Taylor on the active roster.

Chris Young (quad) is expected to be placed on the disabled list Saturday.

Young planned to test his injured quad with some running drills Friday, but had a setback and still needs more time. The Athletics will call up Michael Taylor to replace him on the active roster.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Chris Young (quad) did not have a good day running on Friday.

Young planned to test his injured quad by running during batting practice on Friday, but it certainly doesn't sound like it went well. He's been sidelined since leaving Monday's extra-inning win against the Angels, and could be looking at a trip to the disabled list with this recent setback.

Chris Young (quad) is not in Friday's lineup against the Yankees.

Young hasn't played since he left Monday's extra-inning win due to a strained left quad, but he plans to test himself Friday by running during batting practice. Barring any setbacks, he could be ready to return to action on Saturday or Sunday.

Chris Young (quad) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Angels.

Young hasn't played since he left Monday's game with a right quad injury, but the A's apparently think he can avoid the disabled list. Yoenis Cespedes will start in center field Wednesday while Seth Smith plays left and Luke Montz serves as the DH.

Chris Young (quad) is not in Oakland's lineup Tuesday.

Young exited Monday's game after 15 innings because of a right quadriceps injury. He is being called day-to-day.

Chris Young left Monday's game against the Angels after 15 innings with an apparent leg injury.

That's three leg injuries in extra innings for the Angels and A's tonight. This one cost the A's their DH, since Seth Smith had to go to the outfield. Young seemed to be hurting worse than Coco Crisp after his injury running to first base. If he lands on the DL, then Michael Taylor could come rejoin the A's.

Chris Young hit a pair of homers and drove in four runs against the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Young's three-run homer off Jon Lester is the only bomb the left-hander has allowed in 31 2/3 innings this season. Young is still hitting just .174, but he has four homers, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and four steals, making him a rather valuable fantasy outfielder.

Chris Young homered and walked Wednesday against the Marlins in his first start of the season.

Young started because the Mariners were throwing a lefty, but the homer came off a righty in Kameron Loe. Of course, Young has been a regular his whole career, and he's plenty good enough to still be one now. The A's would be foolish to sit him against every right-hander, but even if they go that route for a while longer, an injury should eventually open things up for him.

Chris Young will make his first start with the Athletics on Wednesday.

Young didn't play Monday and isn't in the lineup Tuesday. It's not clear where he will play, though it seems likely that he'll be in left field, with Yoenis Cespedes sliding into the DH spot.