The 27-year-old infielder victimized Matt Sauer for a 424-foot (105.7 mph EV) solo shot in the second inning, pulling the Athletics to within a run at 3-2. That would wind up being the extent of their offense while the Dodgers would tack on another 16 runs. Schuemann also worked a walk in the ballgame, reaching base safely in two of his three plate appearances. On the season, he’s now slashing .250/.308/.444 with one RBI in his first 39 plate appearances.

Max Schuemann, Brett Harris, Darell Hernaiz and C.J. Alexander are the team’s internal options at third, but Forst is looking to do better. Josh Rojas, Yoán Moncada, Luis Urías, Brandon Drury and Gio Urshela are some of the modestly priced options out there in free agency. The A’s had six different players start at least 10 games at third last season, with the since-released Abraham Toro leading the way.

Schuemann is 5-for-37 this month, leaving him at .222/.313/.312 in 424 plate appearances overall. Still, the A’s seem to really like him and are continuing to play him regularly. He really projects as more of a utiltyman going forward.

Even with the return of Jacob Wilson, Schuemann remained in the lineup, shifting over to third base. The 27-year-old has been struggling through a cold month of August, but if he continues to play regularly for Oakland then he can maintain deep league value, primarily in AL-only formats.