Mason Barnett

Mason Barnett allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in Thursday’s loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Barnett continues a dismal stretch, allowing three earned runs or more in each of his last six trips to the mound. The right-hander remains one of many disappointing arms in the Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 7.02 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with a 1-4 record, 9.0 K/9 ratio, and .897 OPS allowed across 20 appearances.

Mason Barnett allowed three earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over 3 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Barnett has underwhelmed of late, allowing three earned runs or more in each of his last five contests. The right-hander remains another dismal arm in an underperforming Athletics rotation late in the season for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 7.16 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with a 1-4 record, 8.6 K/9 ratio, and .919 OPS allowed across 19 appearances.

Mason Barnett will be called up to start Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Barnett last made an appearance for the A's back on August 17. The righty pitched in 18 MLB games (four starts) this year, posting an ugly 7.08 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 40 2/3 innings.

The Athletics optioned Mason Barnett to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Barnett will return to Triple-A. Taylor Rashi was recalled as the corresponding move.

Mason Barnett allowed six earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings in Monday’s loss to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Barnett has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three earned runs or more in each of his last four contests. The right-hander remains another disappointing arm in the Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 7.08 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with a 1-4 record and .906 OPS allowed through 18 appearances.