Athletics unleash a wave of roster moves
May 25 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics
NEWS: The A’s placed third baseman Gio Urshela on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain, optioned outfielder JJ Bleday and catcher Jhonny Pereda to Triple-A, designated outfielder Seth Brown for assignment, recalled outfielder Denzel Clarke and third baseman CJ Alexander from Triple-A, and selected the contracts of infielder Logan Davidson and catcher Willie MacIver.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: In a massive swath of roster moves, the A’s shook up their roster in a way rarely seen, replacing four players on the active roster. Most notably, Bleday will head back to the minors for the first time since 2023 after being one of the club’s key 2024 contributors. Bleday (-50% PT) has struggled to an 85 wRC+ this...
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