Athletics' Michel Otanez: Set to begin rehab assignment
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Otanez (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on April 29, MLB.com reports.
He threw a 15-pitch live bullpen session on April 23, according to the report. Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement on March 16. He's expected to fill a high-leverage setup role in front of closer Mason Miller when he returns.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Lands on shelf
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The Athletics placed Otanez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement on March 16 and is without a definitive timeline for a return. Once healthy, Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage setup role in front of closer Mason Miller.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Will begin season on injured list
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Otanez (shoulder) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Otanez is just a few days into a 10-day shutdown period with a right shoulder impingement, so it's not a surprise he'll require an IL stint. How long that stint lasts will depend on how Otanez's shoulder responds to rest and a subsequent throwing program.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Shut down with shoulder issue
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Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Sunday and has been shut down from throwing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander hasn't officially been ruled out for Opening Day, but he's unlikely to be available since he suffered the injury so late in camp. Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage role in front of closer Mason Miller once healthy. Jose Leclerc and Tyler Ferguson are likely to handle setup duties in the meantime.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Dealing with forearm bruise
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Otanez, who was removed from the Athletics' 11-5 loss to the Phillies on Saturday after taking a line drive off his pitching arm in the eighth inning, is dealing with a forearm bruise in the aftermath, the Associated Press reports.
The right-handed reliever had just been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day due to Luis Medina's (elbow) placement on the injured list. Otanez's injury is muscular in nature, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Otanez isn't likely to be used in Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia but should be ready to go coming out of the All-Star break.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Returns to majors
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The Athletics recalled Otanez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Otanez was dispatched to Triple-A on Friday, but he'll now return to Oakland's bullpen to make up for the loss of Luis Medina (elbow). The 27-year-old Otanez threw 3.1 shutout innings during his last stint in the majors, though he owns a 5.35 ERA through 37 frames in Triple-A and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while with the A's.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Sent back to Las Vegas
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The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Otanez joined the Athletics' bullpen for a few days while Hogan Harris was on the paternity list and logged 2.2 scoreless innings. However, with Harris back, Otanez will return to Triple-A. Otanez owns a 5.35 ERA across 29 appearances with Las Vegas this season.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Summoned from Triple-A
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The Athletics recalled Otanez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Otanez will provide a temporary reinforcement for Oakland's bullpen due to Hogan Harris being placed on the paternity list. Otanez has made one MLB appearance this season, throwing two-thirds of a scoreless inning against the Padres on June 10. He has a 5.35 ERA across 37.0 innings with Las Vegas.
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Athletics' Michel Otanez: Sent back to minors
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The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Otanez allowed one hit and one walk while retiring two batters in his lone appearance with the Athletics during his brief time in the majors. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by right-hander Lucas Erceg (forearm), who was activated from the injured list.
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