Brandon Inge's rehab from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder will take 4-5 months.

Inge thinks he's a quick healer, as he believes it will only take him two months. It's really a moot point, as he won't return this season but should be 100 percent for spring training next year either way. He'll be a free agent this winter after the A's decline his $6 million option.

Brandon Inge underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

While there has been no official timetable set for his return, he will miss the remainder of the season. He did a decent job as a member of the A's this year, slashing .226/.286/.389 with 11 homers and 52 RBI over 283 at-bats.

Athletics placed 3B Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to September 2, with a strained right shoulder.

Inge re-injured the shoulder last Saturday and is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery next week. He expects to be ready for spring training next year. The 35-year-old batted .218/.275/.383 with 12 homers and a .658 OPS in 331 plate appearances between the Tigers and A's this season and will hit free agency this offseason.

Brandon Inge will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on September 13.

Surgery was deemed necessary after he aggravated the shoulder during his first game back from the disabled list on Saturday. The 35-year-old batted .218/.275/.383 with 12 homers and a .658 OPS in 331 plate appearances between the Tigers and A's this season and will be a free agent this winter.

Brandon Inge will be available to pinch-hit until he undergoes shoulder surgery this week.

It seems unlikely that he'll be used. Inge aggravated his right shoulder injury Saturday in his first game back from the disabled list.

Brandon Inge will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder this week.

Inge on Saturday aggravated the injury that sent him to the DL last month. "My damn shoulder came out again," said Inge. "I gave it my best shot. I knew it was going to be rough coming into it." The recovery period for the surgery is six months. A free agent after the season, Inge is hoping to return to the A's in a utility role. Josh Donaldson will be the team's third baseman down the stretch.

Brandon Inge left Saturday's game against the Red Sox after re-aggravating his right shoulder injury.

Inge returned from the disabled list on Saturday afternoon and went 1-for-2 with a two-run double before exiting. There has been no announcement on the severity or extent of the injury, but expect Josh Donaldson to continue manning the hot corner for at least another couple of games.

Athletics activated 3B Brandon Inge from the 15-day disabled list.

Inge is starting at third base Saturday and batting sixth. The Athletics also recalled Brandon Hicks and Collin Cowgill in a joint announcement.

The A's aren't sure if Brandon Inge (shoulder) will come off the disabled list when first eligible on Monday.

"We are going to wait and make sure he's healthy, and see what our best options are," manager Bob Melvin said. Inge began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a double, walk, run scored and RBI. He may split time with Josh Donaldson when he returns.

Brandon Inge (shoulder) threw Monday for the first time since going on the disabled list.

It's the biggest test he's passed. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks between now and then, Inge should be ready to return on August 27 when first eligible.

Brandon Inge (shoulder) hit off a tee Saturday.

Inge is dealing with a dislocated right shoulder but is hoping to be back on August 27 when first eligible. The A's are using Josh Donaldson at third base in the meantime.

Athletics placed INF Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated shoulder.

Inge suffered the injury on Saturday and has battled soreness since. The veteran third baseman will aim to return as soon as his 15 days are up. He is batting .224/.285/.384 with 11 home runs and 50 RBI through 309 plate appearances with Oakland.

Brandon Inge (shoulder) is hoping to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Inge isn't playing Sunday after dislocating and then popping his right shoulder back in place Saturday. He's suffered similar injuries in the past and returned in 2-3 days, but before it's happened to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, so it's not a given that he'll be ready to go Tuesday. Inge has had his left shoulder anchored surgically and said he might do the same thing with his right shoulder over the offseason.

Brandon Inge is not in the Athletics' lineup Sunday.

Inge dislocated his right shoulder during Saturday's game before popping it back into place. It's something he's dealt with before, and he's not expected to require a trip to the DL. Adam Rosales is getting the start at third base Sunday.

Brandon Inge separated his shoulder in the middle of Saturday's victory over the White Sox.

Inge has experience with such injuries and was able to pop the shoulder back into place on his own, but he's sure to be sore on Sunday and may be given a day of rest. The veteran third baseman finished 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI on Saturday night in Chicago.

Brandon Inge homered in the bottom of the eighth to break a 1-1 tie in Saturday's defeat of the Yankees.

Inge is hitting .175 with an 18/1 K/BB ratio in 57 at-bats this month, but he's played hero often enough for the A's that he's not in any imminent danger of being replaced. He came up big tonight in the 2-1 win.

Brandon Inge went hitless and committed an error Sunday night against the Rangers.

Inge did drive in 17 runs last month, but he's hitting .215 in 107 at-bats since coming off the DL at the end of May. The A's will have little reason to stick with him at third base once they admit they're not in the running for a wild card spot.

Brandon Inge is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Twins.

It's just a routine day off. Josh Donaldson will make the start at the hot corner Wednesday and bat fifth against left-hander Francisco Liriano.

Athletics activated 3B Brandon Inge from the 15-day disabled list.

Inge was on a tear with the A's before suffering a groin injury, slugging four homers and tallying 17 RBI in 11 games. But the veteran is doubtful to regain that pace and can be ignored in most fantasy formats.

Brandon Inge (groin) will be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

It's the first day he's eligible to return. Inge went 5-for-5 with two doubles, two homers and seven RBI in a rehab game for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. He has been out since May 13 with a strained right groin.