Luke Hughes (1B/2B/3B)

Oakland infielder Luke Hughes, who was recently designated for assignment, was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday after clearing waivers.

Oakland Athletics INF Luke Hughes cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento Wednesday, May ...

RotoInfo.com | May 2nd, 4:43pm

05/02 - Outrighted to Minors

The A's announced they signed third baseman Brandon Inge to a one-year deal on Monday. Inge was released by the Tigers last week and cleared waivers on Sunday. Inge is batting eighth and starting at third base in his Oakland debut on Monday at Boston. The team designated for assignment Luke Hughes to clear a roster spot for Inge.

The Oakland Athletics designated INF Luke Hughes for assignment to make room for 3B Brandon ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 30th, 11:47am

04/30 - Designated for Assignment

Oakland infielder Luke Hughes was back in the lineup on Saturday against the Orioles, as expected, after missing the team's game on Friday with an illness. Hughes picked up one hit in four at bats, while striking out twice, as the entire Athletics' offense sputtered in a 10-1 loss.

Oakland infielder Luke Hughes was back in the lineup on Saturday against Baltimore after missing Friday's game with an illness. He was at the hot corner and batting eighth for the A's.

Oakland Athletics 2B Luke Hughes (illness) was scratched from the lineup Friday, April 27, with ...

Oakland second baseman Luke Hughes was a late scratch for Friday's game at Baltimore because of a persistent illness. Hughes was included in the original lineup, but was replaced at third base in favor of Eric Sogard.

Oakland Athletics 3B Luke Hughes (flu) sat out Wednesday, April 25, with a 102-degree temperature. ...

According to MLB.com, A's manager Bob Melvin said infielder Luke Hughes was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the White Sox because he was the latest Oakland player to catch the illness bug spreading around the locker room. Melvin added, however, that Hughes will get a chance to be the team's everyday third baseman when he's healthy.

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