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A's shut down left-hander Brady Basso with shoulder strain, interrupting his strong spring training

The A’s shut down Brady Basso with a shoulder strain Tuesday, interrupting what had been a solid spring for the left-hander as he tried to earn a job with the big league club after...

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling oblique strain The Athletics announced Tuesday that Harris is recovering from a left oblique strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The injury explains why Harris hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since last Wednesday. While a timeline for Harris' return to game action hasn't been established, the oblique strain could effectively spell an end to the 26-year-old's bid for winning a spot on the Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder. Harris reached the big leagues for the first time in 2024, slashing .146/.276/.262 with a 14.2 percent walk rate and 20.3 percent strikeout rate over 123 plate appearances for the Athletics.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Harris had been hitless across his last six contests. With Harris back in the minors, Abraham Toro should return to being the everyday guy at third base for Oakland.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Window for playing time closes Harris is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Harris had started at third base in all but one of the Athletics' ensuing 14 games following his promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas on July 2, but his time as a regular in the Oakland lineup looks to be over. Abraham Toro (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will immediately reclaim starting duties at third base in Sunday's series finale against the Angels while Harris heads to the bench. Harris saw time at the keystone with Las Vegas earlier this season, but he doesn't have a path to playing time at that position either while Zack Gelof is entrenched as the top option.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Harris is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact Harris has been the Athletics' primary third baseman with Abraham Toro (hamstring) sidelined but could begin to split time with Max Schuemann at the hot corner now that top prospect Jacob Wilson is handling shortstop. Harris is slashing .163/.284/.302 with three home runs in 102 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Harris is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact Harris has been the Athletics' primary third baseman due to Abraham Toro (hamstring) being sidelined but could begin to split time with Max Schuemann at third base now that top prospect Jacob Wilson is on the active roster. Harris is slashing .163/.284/.302 with three home runs in 102 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple hits in loss Harris went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact Harris entered the night in a 1-for-14 skid that had encompassed his previous four games, but he snapped out of it with only the third multi-hit effort of his nascent 28-game big-league career. The rookie has continued to see everyday playing time, mostly at third base, despite his struggles, although he's yet to hit higher than eighth to this point.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First three-hit game of career Harris went 3-for-4 with an RBI infield single, two doubles, a walk and three runs in a win over the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact The rookie was a catalyst in the Athletics' 19-run outburst, driving in Armando Alvarez with his second-inning single and crossing the plate on three occasions thanks to his constant presence on the basepaths. Harris has reached safely in four of the first five games of his current big-league stint, and Saturday marked the first three-hit game of his young career.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plates pair in return Harris, recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 1-for-4 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact The rookie made an instant impact in his first big-league action since May 22, plating Lawrence Butler and Zack Gelof with his sixth-inning two-bagger to extend the Athletics' lead to 6-1. Harris finished the first big-league stint of his career earlier this season in an 0-for-14 funk that included a massive 43.8 percent strikeout rate, so his ability to break the ice at the plate on his first night back was a particularly welcome sight.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Athletics recalled Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Since being optioned to Triple-A in late May, Harris has slashed .366/.458/.659 with three homers and nine RBI in 11 games. He'll now get another chance to prove himself in the big leagues after the A's pushed Aledmys Diaz off their 40-man roster Tuesday. Harris started exclusively at third base during his previous stint with Oakland, where he'll now likely have to split time with Tyler Nevin until Abraham Toro (hamstring) returns from the IL.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again at Triple-A Harris (undisclosed) has gone 4-for-8 with two solo home runs and two additional runs in two starts for Triple-A Sacramento since he was activated from the 7-day injured list Satur...

Impact Harris spent just under a month on the shelf while recovering from the unspecified injury. He's hitting .301/.415/.496 with five home runs and three stolen bases across 135 plate appearances for Las Vegas on the season.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Toro Harris isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Harris will be sitting on the bench while Abraham Toro starts at third base for the fourth time in Oakland's last five games. Harris hasn't tallied a hit since May 11 and is batting just .128 since coming up from Triple-A Las Vegas on May 3.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Harris comes back to PNW for first big league road series SEATTLE -- Brett Harris feels right at home in the Pacific Northwest. Soon after high school, Harris entrenched himself with the state of Wa...

MAY 13, 2024 • MLB.COM

Oakland Athletics Rookie Brett Harris Makes Franchise History With 2 Home Run Game Amid the Oakland Athletics' blowout victory over the Miami Marlins, rookie third baseman Brett Harris blasted two towering home runs.

MAY 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Bumped up to Triple-A Harris has gone 3-for-12 with one double, three strikeouts and one walk in three games since getting promoted from Double-A Midland to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact Known for his strong defense at the hot corner and ability to make contact at a strong clip, Harris slashed .283/.399/.426 with five home runs and a 13.4 percent strikeout rate as one of the older legitimate prospects at Double-A. He turned 25 in June before getting the bump to Triple-A, and it's possible he could hit just enough to be a low-end everyday third baseman for Oakland.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong hit tool for Midland Harris has a .291/.399/.440 slash line with three home runs and four steals in 47 games for Double-A Midland.

Impact He has played 131 games for the RockHounds dating back to last year, so he should get a bump to Triple-A in the coming weeks. Harris turns 25 this month, so he's on the older side for a legitimate prospect at Double-A, but he has a solid hit tool and is a good enough defensive third baseman to potentially profile as the long-term option at the hot corner.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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A's shut down left-hander Brady Basso with shoulder strain, interrupting his strong spring training