A’s shed closer to damage, make flurry of roster moves forward of opener vs. Mariners
The Oakland A’s introduced a flurry of roster moves in advance of their series opener at property against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
Nearer Dany Jiménez was put on the 15-working day wounded checklist with a strained correct shoulder, Matt Davidson — who went 4-for-24 with 1 residence operate in 8 game titles — was specified for assignment and outfielder Luis Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Sam Moll was put on the COVID-19 list.
A’s manager Mark Kotsay mentioned Jiménez experienced a MRI but there was no structural harm to his shoulder.
“We’re going to make certain he’s 100%,” Kotsay reported. “We’ll just take our time by means of these upcoming 15 times and get him designed again up and then of course have to assess exactly where he’s at from that standpoint.”
Kotsay stated pregame that there wouldn’t be a specified interim closer even though Jiménez is sidelined and that A.J. Puk, Zach Jackson and Domingo Acevedo could step in that function. Lou Trivino could also be an choice as he was 22 for 26 in preserve chances past year, but Trivino has an 8.66 Era in 24 appearances this time
“I consider we’ll appear at it just about every night time and do our ideal job to give ourselves a superior matchup down there,” Kotsay stated.
Infielders Nick Allen and Sheldon Neuse were being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas and are in Tuesday’s commencing lineup. Remaining-handed reduction pitcher Kirby Snead was also called up and right-handed pitcher Domingo Tapia is having the roster place vacated by Jiménez.
Neuse, who is batting sixth and participating in 3rd, manufactured the Opening Day roster but struggled as he batted .228 but had good results in Las Vegas with 4 property operates and 16 RBI in 12 online games.
“I’m not hoping to do too a lot acquiring back again to exactly where I was the first month and squaring the ball up early and accounts not lacking,” Neuse claimed.
Allen returns to the A’s for the third time this season, with his previous stint with the A’s taking place on Might 20 and 21. In Triple-A he batted .266 with 27 walks and a .371 on-foundation percentage.
“I competed and uncovered a pair of things that clicked,” Allen claimed. “I was finding a fantastic rhythm and being on top rated of the ball hitting hard line drives. I assume that was my major target.”
