Gelof (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.
Gelof has yet to play this season but has resumed taking batting practice and running the bases this week. He will report directly to Triple-A Las Vegas and is expected to get at least 35 at-bats, meaning a mid-May return remains realistic.
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Athletics' Brent Rooker: Getting first day off
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Rooker isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Rooker's performance has been trending in the right direction as of late, as he's gone 8-for-25 with three homers, five RBI and eight runs scored over the past week. He'll take a seat Thursday for the first time this season, opening up a spot in the lineup for Seth Brown to serve as the Athletics' designated hitter.
Athletics' Nick Kurtz: First major-league hit in debut
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Kurtz went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Wednesday's win over Texas.
Making his major-league debut, Kurtz delivered a two-out RBI single to drive in the third run of the Athletics' four-run first frame. The 2024 No. 4 overall pick has a fairly clear pathway to reps at first base in the majors, as Tyler Soderstrom moved to left field to accommodate for the arrival of Kurtz on Wednesday. Kurtz slashed .321/.385/.655 with seven home runs, seven doubles and 24 RBI over 97 plate appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas this year, and his power profile makes him an intriguing add in most mixed fantasy leagues for teams needing some pop.
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Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Third career four-hit effort
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Langeliers went 4-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Texas.
It was the third career four-hit game and the first of 2025 for the hard-hitting backstop, who's enjoying a productive month at the plate in April. Through 66 at-bats this month, Langeliers is hitting .273 with four home runs, four doubles and nine RBI. He's also added 11 runs and a stolen base during this span, and Langeliers should continue to serve as a key cog in the Athletics' lineup.
Miller collected the save in Wednesday's win over the Rangers after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning, striking out three.
The hard-throwing right-hander overwhelmed the first two batters he faced, retiring them on just seven pitches, but a slumping Joc Pederson did tag him for a double Wednesday. Miller has still been spectacular to open the season, producing a 0.62 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB across eight scoreless frames. Miller has also gone a perfect 7-for-7 on save opportunities, giving him a strong grip on the closer's role for the Athletics.
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Athletics' JP Sears: Five solid innings in third win
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Sears (3-2) grabbed the win against the Rangers on Wednesday after allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out five.
Staked to an early 5-0 lead, Sears hurled five solid innings but did struggle a bit with hard contact. The left-hander allowed a pair of doubles Wednesday and a solo home run to Wyatt Langford in the fourth frame, throwing a season-low 86 pitches as well. Sears still hasn't given up greater than three runs in any of his first five starts of 2025, and he'll carry 3.21 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB over 28 innings into his next scheduled outing against these same Rangers, this time in Texas.
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Athletics' Luis Urias: Making third straight start
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Urias is starting at second base and batting ninth Wednesday against the Rangers.
The 27-year-old has worked as a reserve infielder early in the season with four starts each at second and third base, but he should be in line for more consistent playing time after Max Muncy was demoted Wednesday. Zack Gelof (wrist) doesn't appear particularly close to returning from the IL, so at-bats at the keystone should mostly be up for grabs. Urias has certainly earned the additional opportunities with a .304/.370/.565 slash line through 27 plate appearances.
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Athletics' Miguel Andujar: Sitting for Kurtz's debut
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Andujar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
The 30-year-old has enjoyed a productive start to the season with a .795 OPS through 19 games, but he may still end up being the odd man out of the lineup with prospect Nick Kurtz being called up Wednesday for his MLB debut. Kurtz is expected to play every day between first base and designated hitter, which will result in Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker seeing more action in left field, with Soderstrom receiving the start Wednesday.
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Athletics' Jose Leclerc: Out with lat strain
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Leclerc was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right lat strain.
The right-hander departed Tuesday's contest with what was originally labeled shoulder soreness, but he's since been diagnosed with a lat strain. Leclerc will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks, but a lengthier absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of the injury. Justin Sterner and Tyler Ferguson should serve as the Athletics' high-leverage relievers ahead of closer Mason Miller.
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Athletics' Max Muncy: Headed back to Triple-A
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The Athletics optioned Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Muncy made the A's Opening Day roster after producing a .289 average in spring training. He's struggled at the plate in the majors with a .176/.211/.279 slash line with one home run, four RBI and a 29.6 percent strikeout rate in 71 plate appearances, but Muncy could return to the big club if there is a need of depth in the infield. The move corresponds with the Athletics selecting Nick Kurtz's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Athletics' Jacob Lopez: Optioned to Vegas
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The Athletics optioned Lopez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Lopez has pitched 4.1 scoreless innings across three appearances since being recalled from Triple-A on Friday, but the 27-year-old will be sent back down to the minors in favor of fresh arms Hogan Harris and Grant Holman. Lopez also owns a 2.45 ERA through 14.2 minor-league innings this season, and there's a good chance he'll end up back in the Athletics' bullpen at some point.
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Athletics' Grant Holman: Recalled to majors
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The Athletics recalled Holman from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Holman and southpaw Hogan Harris will bolster the A's bullpen after Jacob Lopez was optioned to Triple-A and Jose Leclerc (lat) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Holman hasn't yielded a run over nine innings of work in Las Vegas, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out nine. He appeared in 18 games for the Athletics in 2024 and finished with a 4.02 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings.
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Big-league promotion official
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The Athletics selected Kurtz's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas, and he's starting at first base and batting seventh in his MLB debut against the Rangers on Wednesday.
Reports first surfaced Monday indicating that Kurtz was on the move to the big leagues, but the Athletics waited until they had a matchup Wednesday with a right-handed starting pitcher (Kumar Rocker) before making the 22-year-old's call-up official. Despite the brief delay in his promotion, the left-handed-hitting Kurtz is expected to be given the chance to play regularly against both right- and left-handed pitching as he begins his major-league career. In leagues where he's still available on the waiver wire, Kurtz is worthy of a look for teams in need of power production after he slashed an impressive .321/.384/.655 with seven home runs and seven doubles over 20 games with Las Vegas prior to his call-up.
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Athletics' Hogan Harris: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Athletics recalled Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
With Jacob Lopez heading down to the minors and Jose Leclerc (lat) landing on the injured list, the A's will promote Harris and Grant Holman to replenish their bullpen depth. Harris has made six appearances at Las Vegas this season, giving up five earned runs across 9.1 innings while striking out 12 batters and walking five. He'll presumably work in middle relief while with the big club.
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Athletics' Jack Perkins: On IL at Triple-A
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Perkins (lat) is on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Las Vegas.
There was a transaction on March 20 where Double-A Midland reinstated Perkins, but he was then assigned to Triple-A on March 28 and has yet to make his season debut. Assuming he is still dealing with a lat injury, Perkins could be cleared in the coming days/weeks. Arguably Oakland's top pitching prospect, Perkins could spend a decent amount of this summer in the big-league rotation if he gets healthy.
Butler went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers.
The 24-year-old took Patrick Corbin deep in the third inning, one of eight homers on the night between the two clubs. Butler is batting .333 (11-for-33) over the last eight games, boosting his slash line on the season to .279/.374/.442 with three homers, five steals, six RBI and 14 runs in 23 contests.
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Athletics' Miguel Andujar: Swats second homer
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Andujar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers.
The two squads combined for eight homers on the night, and Andujar got the barrage started by lofting a Patrick Corbin slider over the fence in left field in the second inning. Andujar's had a tremendous start to the season, slashing .319/.360/.435 with two homers, eight runs and nine RBI in 19 games, but that may not be enough to hang onto an everyday job once top prospect Nick Kurtz makes his debut, as Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom will both see action in left field to accommodate the rookie.
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