AUGUST 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Chapman becomes 31st to record 300 saves OAKLAND -- There was no evident slumping of Aroldis Chapman’s shoulders, no here-we-go-again vibe in the ninth inning on Thursday, when Star...
'He's a rock': Petit reaches 500-game mark OAKLAND -- Yusmeiro Petit's 500th career game was already a big accomplishment on the surface. In doing so, the A’s reliever became only the...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Michael King - Throws live BP King (finger) threw live batting practice Friday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact King began his throwing program Tuesday, and manager Aaron Boone said Friday that the right-hander might start a rehab assignment soon. The 27-year-old will presumably require several rehab appearances since he's been on the injured list since early July, but he's made significant progress in his recovery recently.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Irvin - Trending toward making next start Manager Bob Melvin said Friday that he's "optimistic" Irvin (hip) will make his next scheduled start against Detroit on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle report...
Impact Irvin allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks before exiting Tuesday's loss after three innings due to hip discomfort. Based on Melvin's comments, the lefty is trending toward being able to take the ball Tuesday in Detroit, but how he progresses in coming days will likely be the decisive factor in that decision. Daulton Jefferies is expected to start in his place if he's unable to go.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees notebook: Gerrit Cole feeling strong post-COVID, Joey Gallo loving Oakland Also: Aroldis Chapman on reaching the 300-save milestone.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Stephen Piscotty - Undergoes season-ending surgery Piscotty underwent successful wrist surgery Friday. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Impact The club announced Thursday that the outfielder would have the procedure done, and now Oakland has confirmed that it will end his season. Piscotty was enduring a rough season, during which he slashed .220/.282/.353 while becoming an afterthought in the Athletics' outfield. While there may be hope that repairing his wrist could lead to a resurgence in production next season, it's hard to predict if Piscotty will have any sort of substantial role with the A's in 2022.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Gardner - Sitting Friday Gardner is not starting Friday against Oakland.
Impact Gardner will retreat to the bench after hitting a solo homer in Thursday's win. Joey Gallo, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will make up the Yankees' outfield from left to right.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
