Oakland Athletics

Oakland A's outfielder Miguel Andujar has suffered a torn meniscus and will miss a minimum of 4-6 weeks. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The knee injury will require surgery and Andujar will likely miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season. Andujar had been enjoying a big spring, hitting .357 with five home runs and one stolen base across 43 trips to the plate.

Athletics RP Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with a torn UCL. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The veteran reliever will now miss the entire 2024 season and is set to be a free agent after the season. The 31-year-old will focus on rehabbing his elbow ahead of attempting to join a team next offseason.

Freddy Tarnok was able to throw a bullpen session earlier this week. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Tarnok missed some time in camp due to a hip injury. He is expected to open the season in Triple-A.

Aledmys Diaz has yet to resume baseball activities. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz still needs to begin a running progression, but there may not be enough time to return before the season begins, according to Gallegos. He may open the season on the injured list as a result.

Nick Allen is dealing with a mild back strain. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen will have a few weeks to get fully healthy by the start of the season. He is slated to start at shortstop when healthy.

The Oakland Athletics optioned Adrian Martinez to Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: MILB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Martinez made two appearances in Spring Training action before he was optioned to Triple-A.

Mitch Spence will start on Monday against the Diamondbacks. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Spence is starting in place of Ross Stripling (finger) who was scratched.

Stephen Piscotty signed a minor league deal with the Athletics. (Source: SFChronicle.com)

Fantasy Impact: Piscotty returns to the Athletics organization after spending last year with the White Sox. He'll look to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster out of Spring Training.

Francisco Perez has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Perez was designated for assignment by the Athletics, cleared waivers and has elected free agency. He posted a 5.94 ERA across 17 appearances with Oakland last season.

The Oakland Athletics designated Jonah Bride for assignment. (Source: Oakland A's Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bride had limited at-bats the past couple of seasons with Oakland. He will look to earn another utility role with a new team through waivers.

A's catcher/designated hitter Carlos Perez is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Perez sat out Wednesday's series finale with the Mariners but returns as the club's DH out of the six-hole Thursday against the visiting Tigers. He started hot but Perez is now hitting .230 with six homers and a .655 OPS across 180 plate appearances on the season.

A's outfielder Lawrence Butler is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Butler went 1-for-3 in Wednesday afternoon's series finale with the Mariners but will head back to the bench Thursday evening versus the Tigers. The rookie has hist just .219 with four homers and a .615 OPS across 100 plate appearances with the A's this season.

A's catcher Tyler Soderstrom is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The young backstop started behind the plate and went 1-for-3 Wednesday versus the Mariners but will take a seat on Thursday against the Tigers. It's been tough sledding for the rookie in the big leagues as he's hitting just .171 with three homers and a 32% K% across 38 games played.

A's utility player Tony Kemp is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Kemp hit leadoff and went 0-for-4 on Wednesday against the Mariners and will take a seat for Thursday's series opener with the Tigers. It's been a tough season for Kemp at the plate as he's hitting just .211 with five homers alongside 15 stolen bases in 122 games played.

Trevor May picked up a save Wednesday, allowing only one hit and no walks in one inning.

Fantasy Impact: May now has 19 saves on the season, along with a 3.89 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. While his ERA is a bit higher than desired, May's ability to consistently convert saves makes him a valuable fantasy option in leagues that count saves. However, his high WHIP and lack of strikeouts (7.6 K/9) limit his overall fantasy upside. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his performance closely.

Zach Neal allowed five hits, two earned runs, and three walks over five innings Friday to earn his first win of the season.

Fantasy Impact: Neal tallied two strikeouts in the win over the White Sox. The 34-year-old has a 6.88 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts in eight appearances this season.

Jordan Diaz hit a solo home run on Saturday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz opened the scoring with his home run in the fifth inning. It was his eighth long ball on the season.

Hogan Garris surrendered eight Earned Runs in just three Innings pitched during Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Harris couldn't find his rhythm in the Athletics' 10-1 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. This performance adds to his season-long struggles, as he now holds a 6.98 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP through 13 games played. His 5.29 fielding independent pitching and 1.89 strikeout-to-walk ratio further highlight the challenges he has faced on the mound this season.

The Oakland A's have traded infielder Jace Peterson to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-hander Chad Patrick. (Source: Oakland A's Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The A's are also sending cash considerations to the D-backs in the swap. Peterson, 33, has provided some speed on the basepaths with 11 swipes on the season but he is also hitting just .221 with six homers across 324 plate appearances. He will slide into a utility role with the D-backs, previously occupied by Josh Rojas who was traded to the Seattle Mariners as part of a package for reliever Paul Sewald on Monday.

The Reds acquired Sam Moll from the Athletics Monday. (Source: Trent Rosecrans on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Moll has a 4.54 ERA, .239 OBA, a 1.41 ERA, and a 10.99 K/9 ratio in 45 games. The 31-year-old was a part of an overtaxed Oakland bullpen and should see the benefit of being used in key situations that should set the veteran up for success.