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• White Sox Acquire Junior Perez

  16-05-2026 21:24 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The White Sox and Athletics have announced a trade, as outfielder Junior Perez is on his way to Chicago in exchange for minor league southpaw Jackson Nove.  Perez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and further roster move was required since the Sox already had an open spot on their 40-man roster.
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• Athletics Select Kade Morris

  02-06-2026 21:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  June 2nd: The A’s made it official today, announced they have selected Morris. They also recalled Barnett. In corresponding moves, they optioned Lopez and right-hander Michael Kelly. To open a 40-man spot for Morris, righty Brooks Kriske has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Kriske hit the 15-day IL on May 13th with a right shoulder impingement. His 60-day count is retroactive to that date, meaning he won’t be eligible for reinstatement until July 12th. His current status
  
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• Luis Severino Placed On 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain

  30-05-2026 23:45 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  4:45pm: The A’s have placed Severino on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Michael Kelly was recalled to take his spot on the roster. Kelly broke camp with the club but was optioned to Triple-A in early April.
  8:52am: Luis Severino threw only 23 pitches in an inning of work during his start in the Athletics’ 8-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday.  While warming up for the top of the second, Severino was visited by the team trainer and eventually left the mound
  
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• MLBTR Podcast: Gage Jump, Tigers Trade Speculation, And The Twins’ Roster Shuffle

  27-05-2026 16:28 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…The Athletics promoting Gage Jump (2:15)
  The Tigers dropping in the standings as Tarik Skubal nears free agency (12:
  
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• Athletics Promote Gage Jump

  26-05-2026 22:05 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  3:05pm: The A’s officially announced their selection of Jump’s contract. Civale has indeed been placed on the 15-day IL, due to right shoulder tendonitis. Outfielder Denzel Clarke has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. Clarke has a significant hamstring strain and will be out beyond the All-Star break.
  7:08am: The A’s are calling up left-hander Gage Jump, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 23-year-old is among the top prospects in the organization. When he f
  
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• Nick Anderson Retires

  24-05-2026 22:15 via mlbtraderumors.com
  
  Right-hander Nick Anderson has retired, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 35-year-old spent six seasons in the big leagues. He pitched for five teams, most recently appearing with the Rockies in 2025.
  Anderson inked a minor league deal with the Athletics in November. He earned an invitation to Spring Training, where he pitched reasonably well, tossing 10 1/3 frames with a 4.35 ERA and more than a strikeout per inning. The veteran fell short of a big-league roster spot out of camp. He triggered an
  
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• Denzel Clarke Out Beyond All-Star Break With Hamstring Strain

  22-05-2026 04:04 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics announced this evening that center fielder Denzel Clarke suffered a high-grade strain of his left hamstring while playing in a rehab game. The A’s won’t even have a defined return timeline until he’s reevaluated at some point after the All-Star Break.
  Clarke sustained the injury on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas. He was working back from a bone bruise in his right foot that had already cost him a month. The hamstring seems to be far more significant, as it&r
  
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• A’s Re-Sign Michael Stefanic To Minor League Deal

  21-05-2026 05:42 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics re-signed infielder Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract. He’s back in the Triple-A lineup tonight as the designated hitter for the Aviators.
  Stefanic elected free agency yesterday after being outrighted from the A’s roster one day earlier. He’d been designated him for assignment on Saturday when they acquired Alika Williams from Pittsburgh. That ended Stefanic’s brief stint on the big league roster.
  The A’s had called him up last Tues
  
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• Gunnar Hoglund Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery

  20-05-2026 23:55 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics announced that right-hander Gunnar Hoglund underwent left hip surgery yesterday, specifically a hip labral repair and cartilage debridement to address femoroacetabular impingement. He will miss the entire 2026 season.
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• Michael Stefanic Elects Free Agency

  19-05-2026 20:11 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Infielder Michael Stefanic has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A yesterday. Since he has a previous career outright, he has the right to reject further such assignments. He has exercised that right and heads to the open market.
  Stefanic, 30, is a journeyman depth infielder. He can bounce around the infield and has torched Triple-A pitching in his career. That has led to a few big league opportunities that he hasn&rsquo
  
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• Athletics Outright Michael Stefanic

  19-05-2026 04:29 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics sent infielder Michael Stefanic outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, per the MLB.com transaction tracker. They’d designated him for assignment on Saturday when they acquired Alika Williams from Pittsburgh to replace Stefanic as a utility infielder.
  Stefanic had a brief stint on the big league roster. The A’s had called him up on Tuesday when they lost Jacob Wilson to the injured list. Stefanic played twice, once starting at second base and entering the other g
  
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• Gio Urshela Announces Retirement

  18-05-2026 21:07 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Infielder Gio Urshela has announced his retirement as a player in a post on his Instagram page. In the post, he thanks the people who contributed to his career, including his family, friends, fans, baseball organizations, coaches, the people of Colombia and more.
  Urshela, now 34, was signed by Cleveland back in 2008. An international amateur out of Colombia, he secured a signing bonus of $300K. He quickly developed a reputation as a plus defender at third base while also dabbling at the other in
  
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• AL West Notes: D’Arnaud, Smith, Clarke

  17-05-2026 20:42 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Plantar fasciitis in his right foot sent Travis d’Arnaud to the Angels‘ 10-day injured list on May 7, and it will be some time yet before the catcher is back on the field.  D’Arnaud is currently using a scooter to get around, and he told MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger that it will be at least two weeks before he can put any weight on his right foot.  Between this recovery time, a ramp-up of baseball activities and a minor league rehab assignment, a mid-June return lo
  
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• A’s Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic

  16-05-2026 19:09 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The A’s announced that infielder Alika Williams was acquired in a trade with the Pirates in exchange for minor league righty Kyle Robinson.  Infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to clear space for Williams on the Athletics’ 26-man and 40-man rosters, as the team officially selected Williams’ contract to the active roster.
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• 2026-27 Club Options: AL West

  15-05-2026 04:43 via mlbtraderumors.com
  In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the AL West, where the Athletics have the two most notable decisions.
  Previous: AL East, AL Central
  AthleticsJeff McNeil, 2B: $15.75MM club option (Mets responsible for $2MM buyout as part of December trade)The A’s landed McNeil in what amounted to a salary dump trade for the Mets. The A’s needed a second baseman and pivoted to the former batting champion shortly after Ha-Seong Ki
  
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• A’s Acquire José Suarez, Designate Junior Perez For Assignment

  14-05-2026 18:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics acquired left-hander José Suarez from the Mariners in exchange for cash, the teams announced Thursday. Seattle designated Suarez for assignment earlier in the week. In a corresponding move, the A’s designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment. Since Suarez is out of minor league options, he’ll jump right onto the Athletics’ big league roster.
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• A’s To Promote Henry Bolte

  11-05-2026 19:35 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics are calling up outfield prospect Henry Bolte, as first reported by Terrel Emerson. He’s not on the 40-man roster, but the A’s have a vacancy there, so they’ll only need to make a corresponding 26-man roster move when they formally select Bolte’s contract.
  A 2022 second-round pick, Bolte is the hottest-hitting prospect in baseball at the moment. He recently rattled off hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances (video link) and is sitting on a .348/.418/.658 ba
  
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• Jacob Wilson Leaves Game Due To Shoulder Sprain

  11-05-2026 04:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Shortstop Jacob Wilson suffered a left shoulder sprain during the Athletics’ 2-1 loss to the Orioles today, as Wilson dove to cut off a Gunnar Henderson infield single just as the ball reached the outfield.  Wilson was in immediate discomfort and had to quickly hand the ball to second baseman Jeff McNeil, before Wilson left the game following a visit from team trainers.
  A’s manager Mark Kotsay told MLB.com’s Ian Quillen and other media after the game that “we’l
  
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• Cubs Acquire Tyler Ferguson

  08-05-2026 00:20 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Cubs have acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics, according to announcements from both clubs. The A’s, who designated him for assignment yesterday, receive cash considerations in return. Chicago opened a 40-man roster spot earlier today when righty Corbin Martin was designated for assignment.
  Ferguson, 32, was added to the Athletics’ 40-man roster two years ago. That’s two years to the day, in fact, as he was first selected on May 7th of 2024. He has spent
  
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• A’s Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment

  07-05-2026 20:30 via mlbtraderumors.com
  1:30pm: The Athletics have now formally announced these moves.
  12:58pm: The A’s will designate catcher Austin Wynns for assignment today when Shea Langeliers returns from the paternity list, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Langeliers and the recently reacquired Jonah Heim will split catching duties for the time being.
  Wynns has been with the Athletics since last June, when they picked him up in a cash swap following a DFA by the Reds. The 35-year-old has appeared in 36 games with the A
  
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• A’s To Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment

  07-05-2026 19:58 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The A’s will designate catcher Austin Wynns for assignment today when Shea Langeliers returns from the paternity list, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Langeliers and the recently reacquired Jonah Heim will split catching duties for the time being.
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• Athletics Designate Tyler Ferguson For Assignment

  06-05-2026 23:03 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics announced that right-hander Tyler Ferguson has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Brooks Kriske, who had his contract selected earlier today.
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• Athletics Select Brooks Kriske

  06-05-2026 20:54 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske. Fellow righty Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding active roster move. A 40-man move will be necessary to open a spot for Kriske. Martín Gallegos of MLB.com reported earlier that Kriske would be called up.
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• Braves Trade Jonah Heim To A’s

  05-05-2026 03:42 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Braves announced they’ve traded catcher Jonah Heim to the Athletics for cash. Heim was just designated for assignment this evening when Atlanta welcomed Sean Murphy back from the injured list.
  The A’s subsequently announced the trade as well, placing Shea Langeliers on the paternity list in a corresponding move. They already had an opening on the 40-man roster after losing infielder Andy Ibáñez on waivers to the Mets last week. They’re off
  
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• Mets Claim Andy Ibáñez

  30-04-2026 20:00 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets have claimed infielder/outfielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Athletics, per an announcement from the A’s. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reported the move prior to the official announcement. The A’s designated him for assignment a few days ago. The Mets have an open 40-man spot after designating Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment earlier today. Ibáñez is out of options and will need to jump onto the active roster, so they will need to make a
  
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• Mets To Claim Andy Ibáñez

  30-04-2026 19:40 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Mets are claiming infielder/outfielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Athletics, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The A’s designated him for assignment a few days ago. The Mets have an open 40-man spot after designating Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment earlier today. Ibáñez is out of options and will need to jump onto the active roster, so they will need to make a corresponding move in that regard when he reports to the team.
  Ibáñez, 33, i
  
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• A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger

  28-04-2026 23:05 via mlbtraderumors.com
  4:05pm: Muncy did indeed suffer his injury against the Rangers on April 13 and tried to play through it, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com.
  4:00pm: The Athletics placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, per a team announcement. Fellow infielder Brett Harris is up from Triple-A to take his place on the active roster.
  The 23-year-old Muncy — not to be confused with the unrelated Dodgers third baseman of the same name &mda
  
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• Athletics Designate Andy Ibanez For Assignment, Reinstate Brent Rooker

  26-04-2026 17:13 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Outfielder Brent Rooker is back with the Athletics after missing a little over two weeks with an oblique strain. The club has designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment to clear a roster spot for Rooker, per a team announcement. Rooker is batting fourth as the DH today against the Rangers.
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• A’s Place Denzel Clarke On Injured List

  23-04-2026 02:47 via mlbtraderumors.com
  The Athletics placed center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list before today’s loss in Seattle. Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take the vacated active roster spot.
  Clarke is dealing with a bone bruise in his right foot. Manager Mark Kotsay told Martín Gallegos of MLB.com that the issue relates to a lingering injury to his big toe that Clarke has battled for some time. It reached a point where the defensive stalwart felt better shutting th
  
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• Phil Garner Passes Away

  12-04-2026 18:32 via mlbtraderumors.com
  Former three-time All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner passed away on Saturday at age 76.  A statement released by Garner’s family praised the medical care given to Garner during his fight with pancreatic cancer, and said that “Phil never lost his signature spark of life he was so well known for or his love for baseball which was with him until the end.”
  Debuting with the Athletics in 1973, Garner hit .260/.323/.389 over 6136 plate appearances and 1860 games with the
  
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