• A’s Release Scott Barlow

    A’s Release Scott Barlow
    The Athletics have released veteran reliever Scott Barlow, per their transaction log at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment over the weekend.
    Barlow signed with the A’s on a one-year, $2MM deal back in early February. His time in green and gold did not go well. Barlow pitched 33 1/3 innings with a career-worst 6.48 ERA over 36 appearances. His 19.1% strikeout rate was the lowest of his career. His 12.5% walk rate was the third-worst of his career and marked the right-hander’s f
  • Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

    Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List
    The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24th, with a right hand contusion. Infielder Alika Williams has been recalled to take his place on the roster.
    The injury occurred on Tuesday in San Francisco, as seen in this clip from Baseball Savant. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was trying to stretch a single into a double. He was tagged out by Gelof but stepped on Gelof’s hand in the process. Gelof was remov

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