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• Athletics Claim Donovan Walton

  12-07-2026 22:11 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics claimed infielder Donovan Walton off waivers from the Angels, as announced by both teams.  The A’s already had an open 40-man roster spot, so no further transaction was required.
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• Athletics To Select Tommy White

  16-07-2026 04:06 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The A’s will call up infielder Tommy White for Friday’s series opener against the Nationals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’ll be the major league debut for the former LSU star.
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• Athletics To Designate Aaron Civale For Assignment

  16-07-2026 02:59 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The A’s are designating veteran starter Aaron Civale for assignment, according to the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Righty reliever Yunior Tur is being selected onto the major league roster in his place.
  The log also indicates that the A’s will recall southpaw Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas and activate recently claimed utilityman Donovan Walton. First baseman Joey Meneses, catcher Brian Serven and lefty Mason Barnett are being optioned to Triple-A
  
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• MLBTR Podcast: JJ Wetherholt’s Extension, The Pirates Without Griffin, And Exciting Times For The White Sox And Marlins

  15-07-2026 16:56 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…The Cardinals signing JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year extension (2:50)
  The Pirates losing Konnor Griffin for several wee
  
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• Athletics Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson

  13-07-2026 19:09 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics announced that pitching coach Scott Emerson has been relieved of his duties. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign.
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• Athletics Place Nick Kurtz, Zack Gelof On Injured List

  11-07-2026 16:31 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  TODAY: The A’s officially placed Kurtz on the 10-day IL today (retroactive to July 10) due to the right thumb capsule sprain.  Catcher Brian Serven was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
  JULY 10: The Athletics are expected to put first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list with a right thumb strain, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kurtz left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers with an illness, but was back in the lineup yesterday. It’s unclear when he
  
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• Athletics To Place Nick Kurtz, Zack Gelof On Injured List

  11-07-2026 00:39 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics are expected to put first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list with a right thumb strain, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kurtz left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers with an illness, but was back in the lineup yesterday. It’s unclear when he suffered the thumb injury.
  Kurtz is in the middle of a strong follow-up to his unanimous AL Rookie of the Year campaign. He’s posted a .902 OPS with 20 home runs through 92 games. The first baseman is tied for fifth i
  
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• A’s Notes: Muncy, Soderstrom, McNeil

  09-07-2026 03:40 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics optioned Opening Day third baseman Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas this afternoon. That was the corresponding move to activate Tyler Soderstrom from his minimal stint on the injured list. That follows recent returns from Jacob Wilson and Zack Gelof, putting the A’s lineup pretty close to full strength — aside from the season-ending absence for Brent Rooker.
  It’s the first optional assignment of the season for Muncy. The former first-round
  
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• A’s Release Michael Kelly

  07-07-2026 04:27 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics released reliever Michael Kelly over the weekend, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He was designated for assignment a week earlier when the A’s needed a 40-man roster spot to promote rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer.
  Kelly had just landed on the Triple-A injured list at the time of his DFA. That made a release basically inevitable once the A’s designated him for assignment. Injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers and there wasn&rsquo
  
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• Athletics Outright Geoff Hartlieb

  06-07-2026 03:06 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics have sent right-hander Geoff Hartlieb outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates that Harlieb cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Friday. As someone who has been outrighted before, he has the option to elect free agency rather than accept the assignment to Triple-A.
  Hartlieb has done well at Triple-A this year, pitching to a 3.48 ERA in 33 2/3 innings for Las Vegas. In that time, he has struck out 28.9% of h
  
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• Athletics Select Brian Serven

  04-07-2026 23:05 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics announced multiple roster moves before Saturday’s matchup against the Marlins. The club selected the contract of catcher Brian Serven and reinstated infielder Zack Gelof from the 10-day IL. Infielders Darell Hernaiz and Joey Meneses are headed back to Triple-A. The A’s had a couple of openings on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was needed for Serven.
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• Nationals Claim Matt Krook, Designate Andre Granillo

  04-07-2026 21:57 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Krook has been claimed off waivers from the Athletics.  To create roster space for Krook, the Nats designated right-hander Andre Granillo for assignment and optioned righty Zak Kent to Triple-A.
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• Athletics Designate Matt Krook, Geoff Hartlieb For Assignment

  03-07-2026 23:19 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics announced that left-hander José Suarez has been reinstated from the paternity list and righty Mark Leiter Jr. from the 15-day injured list. In corresponding moves, lefty Matt Krook and righty Geoff Hartlieb have been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 38.
  Krook, 31, signed a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason. He started the campaign in Triple-A and put up some good numbers. He tossed 29 relief innings, allowing 3.72 e
  
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• Brent Rooker To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

  02-07-2026 01:18 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  A’s designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He’ll miss the remainder of the season.
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• A’s Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox

  01-07-2026 16:00 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Red Sox added to their infield depth this morning, announcing the acquisition of Brett Harris from the Athletics in exchange for minor league righty Ben Hansen. Harris, who’d been designated for assignment by the A’s, has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester for now. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Boston announced that veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle has been designated for assignment (as was reported and covered here last night).
  Harris, 28, changes teams for the fi
  
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• Red Sox To Acquire Brett Harris From A’s

  01-07-2026 06:16 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  11:16pm: Minor league righty Ben Hansen will go back to the A’s in return, reports Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects.
  11:14 pm: The Red Sox and Athletics are working on a trade that would send infielder Brett Harris to Boston, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The A’s designated him for assignment over the weekend when they acquired reliever Hayden Juenger from the Blue Jays.
  Harris changes teams for the first time in his career. The Gonzaga product was a seventh-round select
  
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• A’s To Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox

  01-07-2026 06:16 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Red Sox and Athletics agreed to a trade sending infielder Brett Harris to Boston, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The A’s designated him for assignment over the weekend when they acquired reliever Hayden Juenger from the Blue Jays. Minor league righty Ben Hansen will go back to the A’s in return, reports Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects. Boston’s 40-man roster is officially at capacity, but they’re reportedly going to designate Tommy Kahnle for assignment tomorr
  
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• A’s, Jack Winkler Agree To Minor League Deal

  01-07-2026 03:45 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics are in agreement with utility player Jack Winkler on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
  Winkler backfills the upper minors infield depth which has been tested by a few injuries. Jacob Wilson and Zack Gelof have landed on the injured list within the past week. That pressed Darell Hernaiz and rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer up from Triple-A. The A’s also designated Brett Harris f
  
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• Athletics Place Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson On IL

  29-06-2026 23:08 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics announced a big batch of roster moves today. Shortstop Jacob Wilson and outfielder Tyler Soderstrom have both been placed on the 10-day injured list. Wilson’s transaction is retroactive to June 26th and due to right thumb inflammation. Soderstrom’s is retroactive to June 28th and due to a left hip impingement. Additionally, left-hander José Suarez hits the paternity list. To replace those three, the A’s have recalled righty Kade Morris and infielder Darell
  
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• Athletics Acquire Hayden Juenger, Designate Brett Harris For Assignment

  28-06-2026 00:50 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The A’s have struck a deal with the Blue Jays for right-hander Hayden Juenger, both teams announced. Catcher Owen Carapellotti is heading back to Toronto. Juenger was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week when righty Shane Bieber returned. The Athletics DFAed infielder Brett Harris to clear a 40-man spot for Juenger.
  The 25-year-old Juenger had his contract selected by Toronto at the end of May. He allowed three earned runs over two innings in his brief time with the
  
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• A’s Prospect Wei-En Lin To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

  27-06-2026 16:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Left-handed pitching prospect Wei-En Lin will be undergoing Tommy John surgery, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports.  Given the usual recovery timeline, Lin will be sidelined until August 2027 at the earliest, so it is very possible the procedure wipes out both the rest of his 2026 campaign and his entire 2027 season.
  A $1.3MM international signing for the Athletics in 2024, the 20-year-old Lin has already advanced to Triple-A in his second pro season.  Lin posted a 1.93 ERA, 26.6%
  
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• A’s Release Scott Barlow

  25-06-2026 23:06 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  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
  
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• Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

  25-06-2026 20:11 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  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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• A’s Designate Scott Barlow For Assignment

  21-06-2026 18:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics announced five roster moves, including the previously reported selection of Joey Meneses‘ contract from Triple-A Las Vegas.  The A’s also selected the contract of left-hander Matt Krook, and optioned infielder Alika Williams to Triple-A.  To create 40-man roster space, the Athletics designated Scott Barlow for assignment and moved Luis Severino from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
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• Athletics To Select Joey Meneses’ Contract

  21-06-2026 15:42 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics will be selecting the contract of first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports.  Corresponding moves will need to be made to add Meneses to both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.
  Meneses signed a minor league deal with the A’s back in November, and he has since played for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic and posted some big numbers against Triple-A pitching.  Meneses is hitting .348/.401/.543 with 11 homers
  
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• Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb

  20-06-2026 23:51 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb is being recalled from Triple-A to take Leiter’s place in the bullpen. With Hartlieb’s selection, the club’s 40-man roster is now full.
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• Athletics Place Brent Rooker On IL, Reinstate Jacob Wilson

  12-06-2026 23:31 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The Athletics have placed designated hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 9) with a bone bruise in his left knee, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The team reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the IL to take Rooker’s roster spot.
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• A’s Notes: Morris, Civale, Wilson

  10-06-2026 06:03 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  The A’s optioned rookie righty Kade Morris back to Triple-A Las Vegas before tonight’s game against the Brewers. They recalled Joey Estes for his first MLB look of the season.
  Morris, one of the organization’s better pitching prospects, came up for his MLB debut over the weekend. He started Saturday’s game in Houston and was rocked for nine runs over four innings. It had seemed he’d get the opportunity to take another turn. If a team intends to option a st
  
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• Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic

  08-06-2026 04:04 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is a player of interest for the Athletics in advance of the trade deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes.  Bubic is a free agent after the season, and thus a logical trade candidate if the 27-39 Royals can’t get back into contention.
  The first order of business is Bubic’s health, as the southpaw hasn’t pitched since May 14 due to soreness in his throwing elbow.  Bubic downplayed the severity of the problem at the time of his p
  
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• Brewers Acquire Joel Kuhnel From Athletics

  07-06-2026 02:21 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Right-hander Joel Kuhnel is heading to the Brewers for cash considerations, the Athletics announced. The A’s designated him for assignment on Friday.
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