Rucinski will start Friday’s opener against the Reds.
The Oakland Athletics announced Friday that that they have reinstated right-hander Drew Rucinski from the 15-day injured list. To make room on the active roster, Oakland optioned reliever Chad Smith to Triple A Las Vegas.
The A’s have reinstated Drew Rucinski from the injured list and optioned Chad Smith to Las Vegas.
— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) April 28, 2023
The A’s signed Rucinski to a one-year, $3 million deal in December that also includes a $5 million club option for 2024. He spent the last four seasons pitching in Korea where he made 121 starts while posting a 3.06 ERA in 732 2/3 innings. He was slated to begin the season in the rotation before a hamstring strain landed him on the injured list to start the season.
Rucinski made three rehab starts with Triple A Las Vegas where he allowed 12 hits and seven earned runs in 9 2/3 innings.
Smith appeared in eight games with Oakland and allowed 11 hits and seven runs in 10 innings.
