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Awarded sixth straight start Kuroda-Grauer will start at shortstop and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Kuroda-Grauer will stick in the starting nine for a sixth straight game since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, this time covering shortstop after making his previous three starts at third base and the two before that at the keystone. With Zack Gelof (hand) coming back from the injured list Saturday and potentially settling in as the Athletics' primary option at the hot corner, shortstop could represent Kuroda-Grauer's clearest path to playing time until Jacob Wilson (thumb) is ready to be activated. The Athletics will send Alika Williams to the bench to open up shortstop for Kuroda-Grauer, who has gotten off to a hot start to his big-league career by going 8-for-18 with two doubles, three runs and one RBI.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara sharp, Lopez homers to pace the Marlins past the A's, 7-2

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JULY 5 • Associated Press

Three hits in debut Kuroda-Grauer went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 9-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Kuroda-Grauer got the start at second base in his big-league debut, and he delivered one of the Athletics' best performances in the game. The infielder should at least get steady playing time against left-handed pitchers -- he should fill a platoon role at second base alongside Jeff McNeil at a minimum. Kuroda-Grauer could also push fellow right-handed hitters Alika Williams and Darell Hernaiz for time at shortstop until Jacob Wilson (thumb) returns. If Kuroda-Grauer can claim a decent share of playing time, there's fantasy upside to be had with his speed.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster ahead of debut The Athletics selected Kuroda-Grauer's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact In 75 games this season between Double-A Midland and Las Vegas, Kuroda-Grauer has slashed .323/.367/.478 with seven home runs, 15 stolen bases and a 21:29 BB:K. The 23-year-old is mostly a shortstop and second baseman, but he also has experience at third base and has played a bit in the outfield, as well. Kuroda-Grauer is starting at second base and batting ninth Monday versus the Dodgers in his major-league debut.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE