MLB news roundup
Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
The Oakland Athletics began their final multi-series road trip yesterday, opening a three-game series in Houston. Several roster moves were made ahead of the trip.
We have made the following roster moves. pic.twitter.com/9G66spudB9
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) September 10, 2024
Most notably, Ryan Noda is back in the big leagues after a lengthy stint in Triple-A. The first baseman made waves in his 2023 rookie campaign, highlighted by a wRC+ of 122 and an on-base percentage of .364. But Noda scuffled through 100 plate appearances with the A’s this spring, posting an abysmal wRC+ of 37 that got him sent back to the minors.
Apparently, Noda is back up for a preview of what he might offer next year. He went 0-for-2 with a walk in last night’s win over the Astros.
Tristan Gray headed back to Triple-A to make room for Noda. Gray came up for his debut with the A’s on September 1st and slashed .143/.250/.190 through eight games and 24 plate appearances.
Osvaldo Bido has been establishing himself as a promising rotation piece through the summer, with an ERA of 3.41 through 63 ⅓ innings. The 28-year-old righty was placed on the 15-day IL with wrist tendonitis.
Osvaldo Bido lands on the 15-day IL with right wrist flexor tendonitis.
— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) September 10, 2024
Per Martin Gallegos at MLB.com, there’s a chance Bido will return before the season is up. For the time being, Brady Basso has been recalled to replace Bido. Basso should get a chance to build on his impressive first MLB start against the Tigers last week.
The A’s are looking to clinch their series in Houston today with Joey Estes on the bump. Let’s go, Oakland!
Roster moves.
LHP Brady Basso & 1B Ryan Noda to A’s, RHP Osvaldo Bido to A’s IL, IF Tristan Gray to LV, IF Jordan Diaz to LV IL, RHP Mitch Myers to LV, RHP Brandon Bielak to A’s, RHP Janson Junk to LV, RHP Zach Jackson off LV IL, 1B Tyler Soderstrom to LV on rehab…https://t.co/joKXkyUAPy
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) September 10, 2024
Law seems to have caught a bug.
Lawrence Butler is dealing with a virus that has been going around the clubhouse, per Kotsay. A’s wanted to give him the day off today and hope he can bounce back for tomorrow.
— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) September 10, 2024
Sodie about ready to pop back into the big league squad.
Tyler Soderstrom is progressing well in his rehab and could rejoin the A’s later this week in Chicago.
— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) September 10, 2024
Rooker, the terror of the AL West.
Brent Rooker is batting .362 against the AL West, the highest mark in MLB for players with at least 100 at-bats against those teams.
— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) September 11, 2024
Bledoubling into the history books.
JJ Bleday smacks his 39th double of the year, surpassing Dave Henderson for most doubles by an A's center fielder in Oakland history.
— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) September 11, 2024
This prospect’s stock is on the rise.
#Athletics No. 7 prospect Colby Thomas has homered in three consecutive games, including this two-run shot from Sunday.@USAFRecruiting #AimHigh pic.twitter.com/ZtY8d14ubx
— Las Vegas Aviators (@AviatorsLV) September 10, 2024
