Athletics

Luis Severino exercised his $22 million player option for 2027 with the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: Severino suffering a season-ending shoulder injury back in late May. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

The Athletics sent Johnathan Rodriguez outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics sent Michael Stefanic outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Stefanic will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics sent Geoff Hartlieb outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Hartlieb will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics sent Joey Estes outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Estes will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics sent Henry Baez outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Baez will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics sent Brian Serven outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Serven will likely enter free agency this offseason.

The Athletics acquired Nate Eaton from the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Eaton will add depth on the Athletics 40-man roster.

Seth Johnson had left knee surgery over the weekend. (Source: Jason Burke on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson should be fully healthy for the start of next season.

Jack Perkins allowed six earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over five innings in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Perkins has struggled to miss opposing bats again of late, allowing three earned runs or more in three of his last five contests. The right-hander remains another underwhelming arm as part of a dismal Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 6.10 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with a 3-13 record, 10.4 K/9 ratio, and .806 OPS allowed across 37 appearances.

Jacob Lopez allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Friday's win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Lopez continues a strong stretch on the mound of late, allowing two earned runs or less in 10 of his last 13 contests. The left-hander has battled command issues for a majority of the season for manager Mark Kotsay as part of a disappointing Athletics rotation, posting a 5.47 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with a 7-5 record and 8.2 K/9 ratio across 27 appearances.

Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Astros with a home run, one double, one run scored, and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact: McNeil has heated back up of late, getting on base in eight of his last 10 contests. The 34-year-old offers manager Mark Kotsay one of the more stable options in a injury-plagued Athletics lineup to end the season, batting .267 with nine home runs, 59 RBI, 51 runs scored, and eight stolen bases across 141 games.

Zack Gelof went 2-for-3 in a loss to the Astros with two solo home runs and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Gelof has caught fire at the plate, collecting hits in each of his last seven contests. The 26-year-old remains one of the few impactful options in an injury-riddled Athletics lineup as the season winds down, posting an .810 OPS with 22 home runs, 54 RBI, 74 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases across 108 games.

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.

Alika Williams was a late scratch from the Athletics’ starting lineup on Thursday due to upper extremity soreness. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams is day-to-day heading into the weekend.

Henry Bolte went 4-for-5 in Wednesday’s 7-3 win over the Angels with two doubles, two runs scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Bolte continues a dynamic stretch of late, getting on base in each of his last 20 contests. The outfielder remains one of the more impactful options in a shorthanded Athletics lineup as the season nears its end, batting .279 with 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 36 RBI, and 56 runs scored across 115 games.

Donovan Walton went 1-for-2 in a win over the Angels with a home run, one walk, one run scored, and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Walton has heated up of late, registering hits in three of his last four contests. The 32-year-old has provided manager Mark Kotsay with a mostly stable option in a injury-riddled Athletics lineup late in the season, slashing .269 with nine home runs, 32 RBI, 36 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 88 games.

Jeffrey Springs allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 4 1/3 innings in Wednesday’s win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact: Springs has struggled to miss opposing bats again, allowing three earned runs or more in four of his last six trips to the mound. The left-hander remains one of many dismal options in the Athletics rotation as the season winds down, posting a 6.18 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with a 4-14 record, .861 OPS allowed, and 7.1 K/9 ratio across 29 starts.

Lawrence Butler went 3-for-4 in a 9-7 win over the Angels with one double, one triple, two runs scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has heated up of late, getting on base in nine of his last 10 contests. The outfielder remains one of many frustrating options remaining in an Athletics lineup ravaged by injuries for manager Mark Kotsay, batting .233 with 17 home runs, 60 RBI, 63 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across 149 games.

Shea Langeliers went 3-for-5 in a win over the Angels with one double, one run scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Langeliers has heated back up since returning from injury, picking up hits in six of his last eight contests. The catcher provides manager Mark Kotsay with one of the more explosive bats in a shorthanded Athletics lineup down the stretch, posting an .818 OPS with 23 home runs, 56 RBI, 57 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 101 games.