Kyle McCann

The Athletics reassigned Kyle McCann to minor league camp Monday.

Fantasy Impact

McCann spent all of 2024 on Oakland’s active roster as a backup catcher but was designated for assignment in January before clearing waivers. Despite getting a look in big league camp, the Athletics opted to move forward with Jhonny Pereda or Tyler Soderstrom behind Shea Langeliers. McCann is likely to open the 2025 season at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he’ll provide organizational depth behind the plate.

The Athletics have outrighted Kyle McCann to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

McCann will lose his roster spot to Jhonny Pereda, who is expected to serve as the backup to Shea Langeliers. The 27-year-old posted a .236 average, with five home runs, and 15 RBI last season.

The Athletics designated Kyle McCann for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Oakland needed to make room on its 40-man roster for Jhonny Pereda. McCann will look to draw some interest from another team on waivers.

Kyle McCann went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Athletics' 5-4 win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

His performance included a crucial home run that contributed significantly to the team's victory, alongside drawing a walk and striking out twice. McCann's season has been a mixed bag, maintaining a .250 batting average with moderate power, as evidenced by his five home runs over 48 games. His high strikeout rate of 0.375 continues to be a concern, potentially capping his upside in fantasy formats. However, his ability to drive in runs in key situations, as seen in this game, keeps him as a viable option in deeper leagues where catching options are limited. His current wOBA of .320 shows he can be productive, but fantasy managers should keep expectations in check given his strikeout tendencies.

Kyle McCann is in the starting lineup for the A's Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

McCann will start behind the plate and bat seventh against the Astros. He is hitting .248, with four home runs, and 13 RBI this season.