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Likely to avoid IL Manager Bob Melvin said that he thinks Semien (side) to avoid a trip to the injured list, though the shortstop isn't expected to be available for the Athletics' next game Friday ve...

Impact Before returning to action Friday, the Athletics will have had a full five days off after a member of their organization tested positive for COVID-19. The extra time off apparently hasn't allowed Semien to completing move past the injury, which has affected him most while swinging the bat, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The Athletics seem content to take a day-to-day approach with Semien heading into the weekend, but Chad Pinder and Vimael Machin could pick up work at shortstop in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Oakland, looks to build on Gonzales' strong performance

Seattle looks to follow up a strong showing by Monday starter Marco Gonzales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Feeling slightly better Monday Semien (side) is feeling slightly better Monday according to general manager David Forst, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Forst also mentioned that Semien has dealt with the side soreness in each of the past two seasons. It's still unclear when the shortstop will be able to return to the top of Oakland's lineup, but their remains the possibility that he'll be ready when Oakland hopes to resume playing Thursday in Seattle. The team is currently isolating in Houston as they await COVID-19 tests after a member of the organization tested positive Sunday.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Semien (side) underwent an MRI which revealed no serious issues, and he isn't expected to face a long-term absence, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was scratched for Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill with left side soreness, but it appearance he won't miss significant time. Semien hasn't been provided an official timetable for his return, but the A's are likely to remain cautious with their starting shortstop and leadoff man. Oakland didn't play Sunday and its schedule for the immediate future is in limbo after a positive test for COVID-19 was reported in the organization, so he could end up missing fewer games than he would under normal circumstances.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber Valdez

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Dealing with left side injury Semien is experiencing left side soreness and is undergoing an MRI, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was a late scratch for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, and the MRI brings some concern he could face a longer absence. The A's should have more information on the injury Sunday, but Semien at least seems unlikely to be in the lineup for the series finale in Houston.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Game 2 Semien was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Impact Semien went 0-for-3 during the matinee and was initially listed in his usual starting spot for Game 2, but the A's then released a revised lineup. No reason has been given for his removal. Matt Chapman will shift to shortstop for the nightcap, while Vimael Machin starts at third base.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Semien went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a double in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Semien swatted his fifth homer of the year in the fifth inning, accounting for what would be the winning run. In the seventh, the shortstop got aboard on a fielder's choice and later scored on Stephen Piscotty three-run double. Semien has back-to-back three-hit games, raising his batting average to .233 across 143 plate appearances. He's added 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases in 31 games this year.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, Semien homer as A's cruise to 10-3 win over Rangers

Matt Olson and Marcus Semien connected on two-run homers, Stephen Piscotty lined a bases-clearing double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 10-3

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Reaches base four times Semien went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact After an outstanding 2019 in which he hit .285/.369/.522 with 33 home runs, Semien has struggled a bit in the first half of the shortened 2020 campaign. He will hope that his three singles Monday can get him going on the right track after hitting just .219/.275/.352 through the first 30 games. Despite his struggles, Semien appears to still have a stranglehold on everyday leadoff duties atop the Oakland lineup.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's

Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Goes yard in win Semien went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Angels.

Impact Semien wasted no time getting the scoring started with a solo homer off Andrew Heaney in the first inning. The long ball was number four of the year for the 29-year-old, who has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 games. On the season, Semien is batting .214/.258/.359 with 15 runs scored and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home

Marcus Semien staked Mike Fiers to an early lead with a homer in the first, Stephen Piscotty drove in all three of his runs with two outs, and the AL-best Oakland Athletics beat th...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Slugging A's beat D-backs 5-1 for eighth straight home win

Matt Chapman homered twice and Matt Olson also connected to help Sean Manaea finally earn his first victory of 2020, and the slugging Oakland Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondback...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Ahmed has 5 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 10-1 win over A's

Nick Ahmed homered and had five RBIs, Luke Weaver pitched five effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to six games with a 10-1 victory over t...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Another homer in win Semien went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Semien furnished the second of two multi-run homers off Dereck Rodriguez in the fifth inning, lacing a 379-foot shot to left field in the fifth inning with Sean Murphy aboard. The veteran shortstop has now left the yard in back-to-back games and is progressively putting a completely abysmal start to the season behind him -- factoring in Sunday's production, Semien is slashing a solid .268/.333/.537 with two doubles, three homers, seven RBI, four walks, two stolen bases and seven runs across his last nine games, raising his average 37 points to .216 in the process.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Piscotty HR, 5 RBIs, A's rout Giants 15-3 for 4th win in row

Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in five runs as the Oakland Athletics clobbered the San Francisco Giants 15-3 for their fourth straight win

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Drills second homer Semien went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Semien broke a scoreless tie in the third inning, blasting a 404-foot homer to center field for his second long ball of the season. The home run extended Semien's modest hitting streak to four games, and he has collected three extra-base hits during that stretch.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A's do it again: Canha's 3-run HR in 9th beats Giants 7-6

Mark Canha hit a go-ahead, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth as the Oakland Athletics rallied late for the second straight game, slugging past the San Francisco Giants 7-6

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Racks up two hits Semien went 2-for-5 with a double in Friday's win over the Giants.

Impact Semien was one of two Oakland players who mustered more than one hit against the Giants pitching staff, and the star shortstop has been seeing the ball well of late -- he has hit safely in three straight games and in six of Oakland's last seven contests, hitting .290 with an .823 OPS in that stretch. He is beginning to turn things around after a slow start to the season.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Finally clubs first homer Semien went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs overall in a win over the Astros on Saturday.

Impact A forgettable start had his season slash sitting at .179/.207/.232 two games ago, but Semien has come alive to an extent with a 4-for-11 tally over his last pair of contests. Saturday's home run was his first of the season, particularly noteworthy considering he slugged a career-high 33 in 2019. The veteran shortstop still has plenty of work to do -- his 31.9 percent strikeout rate is a career high, while his 2.9 percent walk rate is his lowest since his rookie 2013 campaign -- but his current surge may be indicative he's beginning an ascension to his career norms.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Seattle hosts Oakland, looks to build on Gonzales' strong performance

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics

Olson, Semien homer as A's cruise to 10-3 win over Rangers

Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0

Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's

Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home

Slugging A's beat D-backs 5-1 for eighth straight home win

Ahmed has 5 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 10-1 win over A's

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

Piscotty HR, 5 RBIs, A's rout Giants 15-3 for 4th win in row

A's do it again: Canha's 3-run HR in 9th beats Giants 7-6

Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1

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