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Aaron Brooks Aaron Brooks Re-signs with A's on minors deal
Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 8:23 AM
The Athletics re-signed Brooks to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: Brooks -- who has been assigned to Double-A Midland -- had been pitching in the Mexican League. The 35-year-old made four starts and one relief appearance for the Athletics last season, posting a 5.06 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 26.2 frames. |
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Nick Martini Nick Martini Joins A's
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 8:54 PM
Martini joined the A's on a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: Martini was designated for assignment by the Rockies and elected free agency Monday. He's landed a new opportunity and could eventually find his way to the big-league club as a depth option in the outfield. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Keeps raking
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 7:26 PM
Wilson went 3-for-5 with a home run and three total runs scored in Thursday's 14-3 rout over Minnesota.
Analysis: Wilson has been one of the best hitters in baseball since mid-May -- the rookie shortstop has gone 28-for-63 (.445) with three homers in his last 16 games. The 23-year-old Wilson is batting .363, tied with Freddie Freeman for the second-best mark in the majors, with a .925 OPS, eight homers, 34 RBI and 34 runs scored through 255 plate appearances this season. |
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Mitch Spence Mitch Spence Sharp in first start
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 7:19 PM
Spence (2-1) earned the win Thursday over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It was an impressive outing for Spence in his first start of the year. The right-hander needed just 57 pitches to make it through five innings, with the lone blemish coming on a Matt Wallner homer in the fourth. Spence, who came into the day with a 4.38 ERA across 39 innings out of the bullpen, likely earned himself another look in the A's rotation. His next start would likely come next week on the road against the Angels. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Two homers, six RBI in rout
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:53 PM
Soderstrom went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a two-run homer in Thursday's 14-3 win over the Twins.
Analysis: It's already the fourth multi-homer game of the season for Soderstrom, though his last came on April 15. The 23-year-old Soderstrom had cooled off at the plate after a blistering start to the year -- he'd gone just 5-for-40 (.125) in 12 games coming into Thursday. Soderstrom is now slashing .257/.333/.485 through 270 plate appearances this year with 14 homers, 42 RBI and 34 runs scored. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Departs mid at-bat Thursday
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 4:30 PM
Langeliers departed Thursday's game in the sixth inning after appearing to pull something on his left side on a swing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Langeliers ended his day Thursday going 1-for-4 with a double, but his injury occurred in the final one of those at-bats. Logan Davidson subbed in for Langeliers as the designated hitter. It was later deemed that Langeliers departed due to left flank soreness, so he is set to receive an MRI to determine the severity, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. |
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Brady Basso Brady Basso Set for rehab assignment
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:44 PM
Basso (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Basso has been sidelined all season with a left shoulder strain and made just two appearances during spring training before the injury, so it will take time for him to build back up. There are spots in the Athletics' rotation to be had, however, so Basso could grab one if he pitches well and gets sufficiently stretched out. |
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Justin Sterner Justin Sterner Moving to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:12 PM
The Athletics optioned Sterner to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sterner will head to the minors just one day after he made his first MLB start. While serving as an opening pitcher in front of bulk reliever Jeffrey Springs, Sterner took his third loss of the season after giving up a solo home run in his lone inning. The Athletics reinstated T.J. McFarland (groin) from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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Elvis Alvarado Elvis Alvarado Sent to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:10 PM
The Athletics optioned Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Alvarado appeared in two of the first three games of this week's series against the Twins, yielding a run in both outings. He'll return to the bullpen at Las Vegas. |
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CJ Alexander CJ Alexander Loses 40-man spot
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:09 PM
The Athletics designated Alexander for assignment Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After the Athletics optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Alexander will now be pushed off the 40-man roster a day later with the organization needing to free up a spot for right-hander Michael Kelly (suspension), who was reinstated from the ineligible list. Alexander offers some defensive versatility and has slashed .252/.350/.516 over 180 plate appearances with Las Vegas this season, but since he's an older prospect (28 years old) with a limited track record at the big-league level, it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up clearing waivers. |
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T.J. McFarland T.J. McFarland Returns from injured list
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:08 PM
The Athletics activated McFarland (groin) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's been out more than three weeks with a groin injury but has been cleared to return following one rehab appearance. McFarland will fill a middle-relief role for the Athletics. |
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Michael Kelly Michael Kelly Returns from suspension
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:06 PM
The Athletics reinstated Kelly (suspension) from the ineligible list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kelly had been suspended one year for violating the league's gambling policy. The 32-year-old posted a 2.59 ERA and 22:10 K:BB over 31.1 relief innings for the Athletics last season and could end up serving in a middle-relief or setup role now that he's available to the big club again. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday On bench Thursday
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:04 PM
Bleday is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: After getting called back up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Bleday was on the bench for the series opener but started in left field the past two days, going 0-for-6 with two walks. With Tyler Soderstrom expected to see more time at first base while Nick Kurtz (hip) remains on the injured list, the Athletics will have a spot available in the corner outfield, but Bleday will likely need to be more productive before settling into a full-time role. Bleday will head back to the bench for Thursday's series finale while Brent Rooker cedes designated-hitter duties to Shea Langeliers and steps in for Bleday in left field. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias Out of Thursday's lineup
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 11:58 AM
Urias is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Urias had manned second base for each of the last five games and 11 of the last 12 tilts for the Athletics, but he will get some rest during Thursday's matinee. Max Schuemann will hold down the keystone and bat eighth. |
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Mitch Spence Mitch Spence Getting first start of season
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 8:48 AM
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that Spence will start Thursday's game against the Twins in Sacramento, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Spence made 24 starts for the Athletics as a rookie in 2024, but he's worked exclusively out of the bullpen so far this season, logging a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB in 39 innings. Though manager Mark Kotsay specifically referred to Spence as a starter rather than opening pitcher for Thursday's contest, the right-hander is still expected to have a relatively limited workload, given that he'll be pitching on three days' rest and hasn't covered more than 4.1 innings or tossed more than 56 pitches in any of his 22 appearances on the season. If Spence fares well in his start Thursday, the Athletics could have him continue getting more stretched out while keeping him in the rotation on a longer-term basis. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Good to go Wednesday
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 5:12 PM
Wilson (neck) is starting at shortstop and batting second Wednesday against the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old sat out Tuesday's contest after he tweaked his neck during Monday's series opener versus Minnesota, but he'll rejoin the starting nine after missing just one game. Wilson has been on fire at the plate over the past couple weeks with a .426 average (23-for-54), four doubles, two homers, three steals, six RBI and six runs in his past 14 games. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Following opener Wednesday
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 4:58 PM
Springs is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Justin Sterner in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Springs gave up six runs on six hits and six walks in only two innings during his previous start, and the A's will now see if he can find better luck while facing the top of Minnesota's order one less time. |
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Justin Sterner Justin Sterner Opening Wednesday
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 4:54 PM
Sterner will serve as the opener in Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Sterner has allowed eight runs (seven earned) in one combined inning across his last three appearances, so the A's will now see if a role change might help him get back on track. He likely won't last more than an inning before handing things off to Jeffrey Springs, who's expected to pitch in bulk relief. |
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CJ Alexander CJ Alexander Dispatched to Triple-A
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 4:13 PM
The Athletics optioned Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Since arriving in the big leagues May 23, Alexander has gone 3-for-17 with eight strikeouts across six games. His poor performance will now result in him heading back to Triple-A in favor of Max Muncy, who was recalled from Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Back in majors
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 4:08 PM
The Athletics recalled Muncy from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: The A's optioned Muncy to Triple-A in late April after he began the season slashing .176/.211/.279 through 71 plate appearances in the majors. Since being sent down, he's turned things around offensively to the tune of a .901 OPS, which is good enough for him to get another shot with the big club. CJ Alexander was optioned to Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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