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Shut down with shoulder issue Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Sunday and has been shut down from throwing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander hasn't officially been ruled out for Opening Day, but he's unlikely to be available since he suffered the injury so late in camp. Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage role in front of closer Mason Miller once healthy. Jose Leclerc and Tyler Ferguson are likely to handle setup duties in the meantime.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to setup role Otanez looks set to have a key setup role with Jose Leclerc and Tyler Ferguson ahead of closer Mason Miller, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He has a 3.38 ERA with a 11:6 K:BB...

Impact Otanez picked up right where he left off with his high spring strikeout rate as he had a 36.4% K% last season. Unfortunately, he's also displaying his control issues as well (13.2% BB% last year). Otanez has a closer-in-waiting profile if he can ever improve his control, but even with the high walk rate he's still worth a dart in deep leagues for his 100-plus strikeout upside.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Records first win Tuesday Otanez (1-0) recorded the win over the Reds on Tuesday, firing two-thirds scoreless innings and recording a strikeout.

Impact Otanez inherited a two-on, one-out scenario from starter Mitch Spence in the sixth inning, but he prevented any damage by inducing a foul pop and strikeout from the two batters he faced. The rookie right-hander then became the pitcher of record when Oakland mounted a four-run rally in the seventh and managed to hold on for the victory. Otanez's first big-league victory came on the heels of a rough outing against the Brewers on Sunday when he allowed three runs over 1.1 innings, and he now has scoreless appearances in five of his last seven trips to the mound.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career save Otanez allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Mason Miller and Tyler Ferguson were presumably unavailable after heavy workloads in the Athletics' last game Thursday. Otanez was a little fresher, and while it took him 26 pitches (17 strikes) to get the job done, he was able to secure his first major-league save in just his 18th appearance. Otanez has allowed two runs with a 13:1 K:BB over eight innings in August, and he's now at a 3.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 18 innings overall. He's added just one hold this year, so it's unlikely that he'll feature regularly in high-leverage situations.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with scoreless inning Otanez (forearm) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one in Friday's 13-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Otanez was struck by a line drive off his right arm last Saturday versus Philadelphia. He ended up missing little action thanks to the All-Star break, which gave enough time to shake off the forearm bruise he suffered on the play. He has pitched in five games in the majors this year, allowing three runs and posting a 7:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings in a low-leverage role.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with scoreless inning Otanez (forearm) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one in Friday's 13-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Otanez was struck in the right forearm by a line drive during his most recent appearance last Saturday versus Philadelphia, but he ended up missing little action thanks to the All-Star break. He has pitched in five games in the majors this season, allowing three runs and posting a 7:5 K:BB over 4.2 innings in a low-leverage role.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with forearm bruise Otanez, who was removed from the Athletics' loss to the Phillies on Saturday night after taking a line drive off his pitching arm in the eighth inning, is dealing with a forearm br...

Impact The right-handed reliever had just been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day due to Luis Medina's (elbow) placement on the injured list. Otanez's injury is muscular in nature according to manager Mark Kotsay, and it remains to be seen if he'll be healed sufficiently to serve as an option immediately following the All-Star break.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Athletics recalled Otanez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Otanez was dispatched to Triple-A on Friday, but he'll now return to Oakland's bullpen to make up for the loss of Luis Medina (elbow). The 27-year-old Otanez threw 3.1 shutout innings during his last stint in the majors, though he owns a 5.35 ERA through 37 frames in Triple-A and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while with the A's.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Otanez joined the Athletics' bullpen for a few days while Hogan Harris was on the paternity list and logged 2.2 scoreless innings. However, with Harris back, Otanez will return to Triple-A. Otanez owns a 5.35 ERA across 29 appearances with Las Vegas this season.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Otanez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Otanez will provide temporary reinforcements for Oakland's bullpen with Hogan Harris being placed on the paternity list. Otanez has made one MLB appearance this season, throwing two-thirds of a scoreless inning against the Padres on June 10. He has a 5.35 ERA across 37.0 innings with Las Vegas.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE