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Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom: Belts first big-league homer
Soderstrom went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in a loss to the Dodgers.
Though his eighth-inning solo shot didn't have much of an impact on the final score, it was certainly a big moment for Soderstrom since it was the first homer of his major-league career. In fact, it was the first extra-base hit of any sort for the rookie, who came into the contest with just eight singles over 47 plate appearances. Soderstrom has seen his playing time fluctuate but appears to be getting into a groove at the plate, as he's batting .300 (6-for-20) over his past six games.
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Athletics' JP Sears: Falls to 2-8
Sears (2-8) took the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five batters over five innings.
Of the six hits Sears allowed, five went for extra bases, but the Dodgers managed to score just twice while he was in the game. Despite keeping Oakland in the contest, the left-hander got little run support and took his eighth loss of the season. Sears has been better than his record indicates-- his 4.07 ERA is far from disastrous, and he's posted seven quality starts across 22 outings -- but such is the fate of a starting pitcher on one of the league's worst offensive teams. Wins aren't likely to start coming in abundance for Sears, but he's not entirely off the fantasy radar, as he's provided some positive stats this season. For instance, his 1.08 WHIP ranks 10th among qualified MLB pitchers, ahead of more heralded hurlers such as Logan Webb, Zac Gallen and Spencer Strider.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Out with rib contusion
Kemp is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Dodgers due to a rib contusion, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
It's not a serious concern, though, and Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Kemp could be available off the bench. The 31-year-old utilityman is slashing .217/.303/.310 with three homers and 12 steals in 88 games this season for Oakland.
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Athletics' Tyler Wade: Designated for assignment
Wade was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday.
Wade spent only a couple of days in the majors this time around and did not see the field. The 28-year-old utility man is a career .217/.293/.300 hitter at baseball's highest level.
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Athletics' Hogan Harris: Sent back to Triple-A
Oakland optioned Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Harris was lit up for eight earned runs over three innings in a brutal start Wednesday night against the Dodgers. The 26-year-old left-hander has posted a 6.98 ERA across his first 59.1 major-league innings this season.
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Athletics' Zach Neal: Selected to MLB bullpen
Oakland selected Neal's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Neal has allowed three earned runs in 3.1 innings of work this season at the major-league level, and he hasn't been much better on the farm. The 34-year-old right-hander figures to operate in long relief in his return to the Athletics, though there is an open rotation spot.
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Athletics' Jonah Bride: Recalled from Triple-A
Oakland recalled Bride from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Bride will get another shot in the bigs as the Athletics play out the string on a predictably ugly 2023 season. The 27-year-old has slashed just .189/.313/.208 with zero homers and zero steals in 22 games (65 plate appearances) this summer at the MLB level.
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Athletics' Dany Jimenez: Lit up in rehab appearance
Jimenez (shoulder) allowed five earned runs on one hit, three walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday. He struck out one.
Jimenez's disastrous performance in what was already his fifth rehab appearance is of at least some concern, as it also marked the second time in the last three outings he surrendered multiple earned runs. The significant lack of control Wednesday was also alarming, and Jimenez got only 14 of his 35 pitches into the strike zone overall. The right-hander still has some time to work out the kinks on the farm, but if he doesn't demonstrate notable improvement in subsequent appearances, it's not inconceivable he'd remain at the Triple-A level for the time being once activated.
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Athletics' Kevin Smith: Leaves yard in rehab game
Smith (back) went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Smith's batting line was certainly noteworthy, but equally important was the fact he played a full game at shortstop after logging seven innings at second base Tuesday. Assuming Smith doesn't experience any residual effects from playing defense in back-to-back rehab games for the first time, he could be deemed ready for activation before week's end.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Full game at DH
Ruiz (shoulder) took a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts.
Ruiz was playing back-to-back games for the first time in his rehab assignment, although he got the night off on defense. The speedy outfielder has gone 5-for-16 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, a stolen base and two runs over four games with the Aviators, and he's eligible to be activated at any time.
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Athletics' Seth Brown: On base thrice in loss
Brown went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Brown authored the only multi-hit effort of the night for the Athletics and his second in the last four games overall. While the slugger's .211/.291/.402 slash line still has plenty of room for improvement, Brown has actually been on an upswing at the plate of late -- he's carrying a .321 average and .930 OPS over his last 10 games, figures partly constituted by four extra-base hits and a robust 11.8 percent walk rate.
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Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Homers for lone run in loss
Langeliers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 10-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Langeliers' third-inning blast helped the Athletics avoid getting shut out, but that was the only bright spot in the contest. The catcher snapped his 16-game homer drought with the blast, his 11th of the season. He's maintained a .203/.268/.373 slash line with 36 RBI, 36 runs scored, a stolen base, 14 doubles and three triples over 92 contests in his first full major-league season.
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Athletics' Hogan Harris: Hit hard early
Harris (2-6) allowed eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out two over three innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Dodgers.
Harris turned in one of his worst outings of the year, giving up a season-high three home runs in the rough start. He's lost six of his last eight appearances, and with the Athletics among the worst teams in the majors, he can't rely on much support from his offense even when he's on his game. Harris is now at a 6.98 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB through 59.1 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up for another challenging start at home versus the Rangers next week.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Exits early Wednesday
Kemp was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Kemp made an incredible effort in a failed attempt to catch a foul ball during the sixth inning, jumping over the wall in the process. Cody Thomas later came in to pinch hit for Kemp, so it's possible the 31-year-old injured himself, or the Athletics opted to sub in their bench players during a lopsided contest. If Kemp turns out to be hurt, the A's should provide an update on his status.
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Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom: Sitting Wednesday
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Soderstrom has a .467 OPS in his first 13 big-league contests and will head to the bench Wednesday after he started the previous three games. Shea Langeliers will work behind the plate while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter.
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Athletics' Aledmys Diaz: Out of Wednesday's lineup
Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Diaz is 2-for-16 over his past seven games and will take a seat for Wednesday's matchup with Los Angeles. Jordan Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat sixth for the A's.
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Athletics' James Kaprielian: Undergoes shoulder surgery
Kaprielian underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to repair the posterior labrum in his right shoulder, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Kaprielian has been on the shelf since late June because of a right shoulder strain and is now officially done for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old finishes with a 2-6 record, 6.34 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 57:31 K:BB in 11 starts and three relief appearances covering 61 innings.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team |
.222 (30th) |
393 (30th) |
106 (24th) |
5.89 (30th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| E. Ruiz CF Esteury Ruiz CF | Shoulder |
| M. Miller SP Mason Miller SP | Elbow |
| R. Noda 1B Ryan Noda 1B | Jaw |
| D. Jimenez RP Dany Jimenez RP | Shoulder |
| T. Kemp 2B Tony Kemp 2B | Ribs |
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