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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Homers in return
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Ruiz hit a solo home run in his lone plate appearance in a loss to the Cardinals on Monday.
Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A prior to the contest and entered as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. He produced Oakland's only run of the game when he smashed a 406-foot solo shot off Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero. It was a bit baffling when the A's sent Ruiz to the minors April 1, as he had gone 3-for-7 with a stolen base over his first three games. He played well during his Triple-A stint, slashing .326/.423/.581 with seven thefts in eight tries and showed more than his usual amount of power with three long balls. He probably isn't going to suddenly become a home-run hitter, but that's fine with most fantasy managers who hung onto him during his demotion -- after Ruiz racked up an AL-leading 67 thefts as a rookie last year, he figures to be a difference-maker in that category (if given enough playing time) now that he's back in the big leagues.
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Athletics' Ross Stripling: Falls to 0-4
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Stripling (0-4) took the loss against St. Louis on Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings.
Though Stripling picked up his fourth straight loss to begin the campaign -- tied with Luis Castillo for most in the league -- he at least managed to improve upon the six-run, 11-hit performance he posted his previous time on the mound. The right-hander gave up a season-low six hits Monday and came one out away from a quality start, but he garnered only one run of support from Oakland's offense. Stripling has given the A's decent length this season by averaging nearly six innings per start, but he's well off the fantasy radar in standard leagues given his poor overall numbers.
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Sonny Gray pitches Cardinals past his former A's as St. Louis wins 3-1
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Athletics' J.D. Davis: Lands on IL
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Davis (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Davis was expected to miss at least the next few days while recovering from a groin injury, and the club has now decided a trip to the injured list is warranted. Esteury Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Back in big leagues
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Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Ruiz has been officially promoted after being spotted in the clubhouse earlier in the day. He's been performing well at Triple-A, hitting .326 with three homers, eight RBI and seven stolen bags in 11 games.
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Athletics' Esteury Ruiz: Spotted in Oakland clubhouse
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Ruiz was spotted in the Athletics' clubhouse Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Ruiz has not yet been officially recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas, but it could be coming. J.D. Davis (hip/groin) is expected to be sidelined for at least a few days and could be an injured list candidate. Ruiz has a 1.004 OPS with three home runs and seven stolen bases over 11 games since his demotion to Las Vegas. Given his stolen base upside, he would immediately land back on the fantasy radar if he's recalled, although it's not clear how often the A's would plan to play him.
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Athletics' J.D. Davis: Likely out at least a few days
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Davis (groin) is unlikely to play for at least a few days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Davis suffered a hip flexor/groin injury Sunday and was set to be examined by Athletics doctors Monday. Esteury Ruiz was spotted in the A's clubhouse Monday, but it's not clear whether he could be a potential roster replacement for Davis. More information should be available after Davis' exam.
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Athletics' Sean Newcomb: To begin throwing progression
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Newcomb (knee) is set to begin a throwing progression in coming days, MLB.com reports.
The left-hander has been shut down from throwing since the final week of spring training, and he'll likely be in store for a lengthy rehab assignment whenever he's deemed ready for that step. For the time being, the fact he'll soon pick up a ball again is encouraging and seemingly leaves Newcomb on pace to be ready to return from the 60-day injured list well before the All-Star break.
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Athletics' Scott Alexander: Bullpen session on tap
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Alexander (ribs) is projected to throw a bullpen session in coming days, MLB.com reports.
The veteran remains without a timeline for return, but the bullpen session would mark his first time throwing off a mound since spring training. Alexander was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left side in mid-March after three ragged Cactus League outings, and he'll almost certainly need an extensive rehab assignment whenever he's deemed ready to return to game action.
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Athletics' Mitch Spence: Gets first win despite struggles
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Spence (1-1) got the win over the Nationals on Sunday despite allowing two earned runs on four hits over 1.2 innings. He struck out one.
Spence took over for embattled starter Alex Wood with one out in the fifth inning and induced an inning-ending double play. However, the right-hander worked himself into trouble in the sixth, eventually surrendered RBI singles to Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas as the Nationals built a seemingly commanding 6-1 lead. Nevertheless, Spence was bailed out when the typically light-hitting Athletics put together an improbable six-run rally in the home half of the frame and held on for the one-run victory. Spence has been scored on in each of his first four big-league appearances, but the fact two of those outings have been three innings in length and one of the runs was unearned has helped lead to a serviceable 4.15 ERA across 8.2 frames.
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Athletics' J.D. Davis: Exits Sunday with groin injury
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Davis exited Sunday's win over the Nationals after five innings due to a right groin strain, MLB.com reports.
Davis felt tightness in his groin during a fourth-inning at-bat, likely the result of a difficult over-the-shoulder catch he'd made in the top of the frame on a CJ Abrams flyball. The veteran infielder is slated for an MRI on Monday and considered day-to-day until that evaluation is completed. If Davis is forced to miss any additional time, the trio of Tyler Nevin, who served as an in-game replacement Sunday, Abraham Toro and Darell Hernaiz would all be candidates to draw starts at third base.
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Athletics' Tyler Nevin: Delivers as in-game replacement
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Nevin entered Sunday's win over the Nationals in the sixth inning as a defensive replacement for J.D. Davis (groin) and went 2-for-2 with an RBI single.
Nevin made good use of his pair of plate appearances and ignited the Athletics' six-run sixth-inning rally with a single that plated Abraham Toro. Nevin has now reached safely in four of his last five games and could be set for some starts at third base in coming days if Davis' injury lingers.
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Athletics' JJ Bleday: Heats up at plate Sunday
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Bleday went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Nationals on Sunday.
Bleday authored one of two three-hit efforts for the Athletics, and he scored the run that started Oakland's rally from a five-run deficit. In the process, the outfielder snapped out of a brief 0-for-10 skid that had encompassed his previous three games, and his productive afternoon gave his batting average a welcome 34-point boost to .262.
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A's open series with Cardinals, hope to continue surge
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Athletics' Lawrence Butler: Collects first three-hit day
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Butler went 3-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and two runs scored during Sunday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.
After collecting three strikeouts Saturday, Butler rebounded by reaching base in all four plate appearances and collecting the first three-hit game of his career Sunday. Included amongst the three hits for Butler was his third double of the season. Butler's performance Sunday managed to raise his batting average from .163 to .211 with one homer, three RBI and three runs scored.
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Athletics' Mason Miller: Fans side to earn third save
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Miller struck out all three batters he faced as he tossed a perfect ninth inning to pick up his third save Sunday against the Nationals.
Miller needed just 13 pitches to strike out the Nationals in order and preserve the victory for Oakland. Miller has converted all three of his save opportunities, with each of those occurring over his last three outings. During that stretch, he's allowed zero baserunners and has struck out seven of the nine batters he has faced.
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Athletics' Alex Wood: Struggles continue in no-decision
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Wood did not factor into the decision, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.1 innings during Sunday's 7-6 win over the Nationals. He struck out four.
Wood needed 100 pitches to collect 13 outs, allowing 11 baserunners and four runs in the process. A Lane Thomas homer in the fifth left him on the hook for a three-run deficit, but the Oakland bats came to life in the sixth, providing six runs and rendering Wood with merely a no-decision. This is the fourth straight outing to start the season that Wood has failed to make it past five innings, and he now holds an 8.10 ERA and 2.10 WHIP over 16.2 innings through four starts. Those numbers are poor enough to label his hold on a spot in the starting rotation tenuous at best, even with a team like Oakland that could benefit from his veteran presence. His next start is tentatively scheduled to take place next weekend in Cleveland for a matchup with the Guardians.
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A's rally from 5 runs down, beat Nats 7-6 to win 3 straight series for first time since 2021
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Athletics' Nick Allen: On bench Sunday
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Allen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Allen will head to the bench for the second time in four games after a 1-for-4 showing at the plate in Saturday's 3-1 loss actually improved to his season-long slash line to a woeful .167/.205/.214 over 44 plate appearances. Darell Hernaiz will get a start at shortstop and could be pushing Allen for primary duties at the position.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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| Team | .206 (28th) | 48 (29th) | 15 (21st) | 3.80 (12th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Rooker DH Brent Rooker DH | Ribs |
| J. Davis 3B J.D. Davis 3B | Groin |
| L. Medina SP Luis Medina SP | Knee |
| K. Waldichuk SP Ken Waldichuk SP | Elbow |
| S. Alexander RP Scott Alexander RP | Ribs |
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