Athletics

Gunnar Hoglund allowed four earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s outing, Hoglund now has a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP to go with a 1-1 record across four starts. He is slated to make his next start against the Angels next Monday.

Tyler Soderstrom went 2-for-4 in loss to the Dodgers with a home run, a double, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s game, Soderstrom is hitting .285 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI across 43 games this season. The versatile left-hander continues to be a force at the top of the order for the A's. Fantasy managers can continue to start Soderstrom with confidence.

Jeffrey Springs allowed one run over seven innings in a win on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Springs continues to showcase flashes of his upside, but in an inconsistent manner with some impressive outings and some ugly outings. He holds a 4.27 ERA on the season.

Lawrence Butler returns to the lineup for the Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday. (Source: Athletics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is back after sitting on the bench for rest Sunday, patrolling right field and batting fifth against the Dodgers for manager Mark Kotsay Tuesday.

The Athletics activated Michel Otanez from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Otanez had been sidelined with a shoulder impingement. He should hold a fairly high leverage role in the Athletics bullpen.

The Athletics recalled RHP Jason Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: With T.J. McFarland placed on the injured list, Alexander adds a fresh arm in the Athletics bullpen.

The Athletics placed T.J. McFarland on the 15-day injured list with an adductor strain.

Fantasy Impact: McFarland left his relief appearance early over the weekend. He will mis at least a couple of weeks.

The Athletics optioned RHP Elvis Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact: Alvarado struggled in his couple of appearances in the majors.

J.T. Ginn (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas this week, per MLB.com. Ginn, who landed on the injured list on April 26 with right elbow inflammation, successfully completed a 30-pitch live bullpen session Friday after a brief shutdown from throwing. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The right-hander may require only one rehab start before the Oakland Athletics activate him from the 15-day injured list. Gunnar Hoglund has made two starts for the Athletics in Ginn's absence.

Brady Basso (shoulder) is set to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session this week, according to MLB.com. This will be his first time on a mound since early April when he was shut down due to a left shoulder strain. Basso is currently on the 60-day injured list for the Oakland Athletics. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Athletics are presumably planning on having Basso build up as a starter during his rehab program. He likely won't be ready to come off the 60-day injured list in late May when first eligible, though a June return might be feasible, according to the report.

Luis Medina (elbow) initiated a throwing program on March 17, according to MLB.com. The Oakland Athletics have not yet indicated if he has progressed to mound work, so he is presumed to be throwing on flat ground. Medina underwent Tommy John surgery on August 6, 2024. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery, Medina is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season for the Athletics.

JJ Bleday provided his team's only extra-base hit in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, a solo home run to right field in the fifth inning. He finished the game 1-for-4 with one run scored and one RBI. It was Bleday's fifth home run of the season.

Fantasy Impact: The outfielder has hit three of his five home runs this season since May 2. Through 160 plate appearances in 2025, the 27-year-old is slashing .216/.313/.388 with 16 RBI, 25 runs scored, and a 20:34 BB:K ratio.

Mason Miller allowed one hit and one earned run while striking out four batters in 1 2/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's win over the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: The closer has offered mixed results out of the bullpen of late, allowing runs in two of his last four appearances for the Athletics. After Saturday’s performance, Miller now has a 4.70 ERA and 0.98 WHIP to go with 11 saves across 15 games this season.

JP Sears allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings in Saturday's victory against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: The left-hander continues a steady stretch on the mound, allowing less than three runs in each of his last five starts for the Athletics. After Saturday’s game, Sears has a 2.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, along with a 4-2 record across eight starts this season.

Luis Urias went 1-for-4 in win over the Yankees with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: The 27-year-old continues a steady stretch at the plate, posting an .868 OPS with four home runs and seven RBI over his last 15 games. After yesterday’s game, Urias now has a .256 batting average with six home runs and 10 RBI across 28 games this season.

Shea Langeliers went 4-for-5 in win over the Yankees with a home run, a double, one run scored, and five RBI.

Fantasy Impact: The catcher continues a solid stretch at the plate, hitting .293 with three home runs and 11 RBI over his last 15 games for the Athletics. After Saturday’s victory, Langeliers has a .248 batting average with eight home runs and 22 RBI across 34 games this season.

Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 in the win against the Yankees, driving in three runs with a home run and scoring twice.

Fantasy Impact: The slugger continues a productive stretch at the plate, hitting .288 with three home runs and nine RBI over his last 15 games. After Saturday’s win over the Yankees, Rooker has a .253 batting average with 10 home runs and 22 RBI across 40 games this season.

Osvaldo Bido allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s outing, Bido now has a 4.75 ERA and 1.51 WHIP to go with a 2-3 record across eight starts this season. He will look to bounce back in his next start.

Nick Kurtz returns to the lineup for the Athletics against the New York Yankees Friday. (Source: Athletics on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kurtz is back after sitting on the bench for rest Wednesday, starting at first base and batting ninth against the Yankees for manager Mark Kotsay Friday.

Miguel Andújar went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Seattle.

Fantasy Impact: Andújar improved to a .323 average with 30 hits, 14 RBI, and two homers across 93 at-bats. He continues to be a high-floor depth bat in fantasy, especially for those in deeper formats who need a plug-and-play CI/OF option with consistent contact.