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In fierce shortstop competition Allen, who is hitting .375 across 11 Cactus League games, continues to be in a heated battle with Aledmys Diaz for the starting shortstop job, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports.

Impact Allen got the start Sunday against the Dodgers, and Stockmar reports the 24-year-old helped his case with an RBI and two stellar defensive plays. However, Diaz is also enjoying a successful spring at the plate, and manager Mark Kotsay is going to emphasize offensive upside in his decision-making process with respect to the winner of the job battle. "You look at the production offensively last year, we evaluate that," Kotsay said. "Obviously, we evaluate our offense last year as a group. We didn't score enough runs, and that's a necessity this year."

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not a lock to start at shortstop Allen is not a lock to open the season as the Athletics' starting shortstop, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Allen entered camp as the clear favorite to be the primary shortstop and probably still is, but when asked over the weekend whether Allen was the team's starter at short, general manager David Forst said, "I don't know that we have anything penciled in like that." Aledmys Diaz has mostly played shortstop in camp and is an alternative to Allen to start there, although he's likely to bounce around to other infield spots. While he offers solid defense, Allen batted just .207/.256/.291 in 100 games for Oakland last season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hot hitting continues Monday Allen went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a win over the Angels on Monday.

Impact Allen led off for the second straight game and made good use of the opportunity, generating his second multi-hit effort over the last seven contests in the process. The rookie has picked up the pace at the plate in that span, generating three extra-base hits (two doubles, one home run), four RBI, two walks and three runs while striking out at a minuscule 3.8 percent clip.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops two-run homer Allen went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Allen provided some extra cushion for Oakland with his sixth-inning blast. The long ball was his first since Aug. 15, and he drove in a run for the first time in five games. The shortstop has seen steady playing time in the second half, but he hasn't done much at the plate throughout the year. He has a .208/.256/.294 slash line with four homers, 18 RBI, 30 runs scored and three stolen bases through 97 contests this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, two RBI Allen went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Allen did most of the damage for the Athletics with a bases-loaded double in the second inning which scored two runs. The rookie also recorded a base hit in the fourth inning, giving him his sixth multi-hit game on the season. The double was just his third extra-base hit of September, during which he is slashing .221/.254/.265 with a 21:3 K:BB over 71 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Allen is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Allen is hitting .233/.303/.233 with zero home runs and two steals over his last 10 games. Ernie Clement will start at shortstop and hit ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches third steal Saturday Allen went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a win over the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Allen extended the Athletics' lead to 8-4 with his eighth-inning knock and subsequently swiped second base, snapping a brief 0-for-12 funk in the process. The 23-year-old has been reasonably productive at the plate over the last two weeks, hitting safely eight times in a nine-game stretch at one point in the sample while also recording two of his three steals on the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in win Allen went 2-for-2 with a walk and a run in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Allen was busy on the basepaths throughout the night with his latest encouraging offensive performance. The 23-year-old has now hit safely in four straight -- and eight out of his last nine games overall -- cobbling together a .324 average and .367 on-base percentage over the latter stretch. With the Athletics closing the book on a non-contending season, Allen should continue benefitting from plenty of reps against big-league arms the rest of the way through an everyday role at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second steal Saturday Allen went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Allen led off the fifth inning with a single before swiping second and then coming home on Seth Brown's go-ahead three-run home run. The steal was only the rookie's second in four attempts this season, but he's shown some modest signs of life at the plate of late by hitting safely in six of his last seven games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends modest hitting streak Allen went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact The rookie's fourth-inning two-bagger brought home Jonah Bride for Allen's first RBI since Aug. 30. The shortstop has shown some modest signs of life at the plate over the last three games, recording a hit in each while scoring twice overall. However, Allen remains mostly overmatched by big-league arms, as he's still carrying just a .205 average and .541 OPS across 81 games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now in spotlight, Allen's 'phenomenal' defense shining OAKLAND -- For years, Nick Allen's slick fielding skills earned him a reputation as the best defensive shortstop throughout the Minor League...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Homers again Allen went 1-for-3 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact The rookie shortstop took a 2-0 fastball from Glenn Otto 391 feet to left field for his third home run on the season and second in as many days. Despite the recent power surge, Allen should not be considered a home run producer as he never eclipsed six home runs in a single season in the minors. He should be considered a fringe option in deeper leagues down the stretch as his season-long slash is a lowly .214/.280/.318.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo homer Allen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Allen launched a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning Sunday. It was his second home run of the year and his first since June 26. The second baseman has struggled for consistency this season, but is now in the midst of a three game hit streak and has gone 8-for-29 this month for a .276 batting average. Allen has improved his season batting average from .194 to .212 in his last 10 games.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive at plate in win Allen went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Impact The young shortstop has hit safely in five of his last eight starts, although he's still carrying just a .197/.261/.276 slash line for the season. Allen does have three doubles over the former span, and seven of his first eight extra-base hits at the big-league level have been two-baggers.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steps out of lineup Allen is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Allen started the past four contests and will head to the bench after going 2-for-11 with two doubles and an RBI. Tony Kemp will shift to the keystone while Chad Pinder starts in left field.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third consecutive start Allen will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Allen is making his third straight start and appears to be picking up more playing time at the expense of Vimael Machin, who is on the bench for the second time in three contests. If Jonah Bride re-emerges as the Athletics' primary third baseman, Allen would face less competition for reps out of the middle infield.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Allen isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Allen went 3-for-16 with a run, an RBI and three strikeouts over his first six games following the All-Star break, but he'll head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Tony Kemp is shifting to second base while Chad Pinder serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Allen is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Allen started the past three contests and will take a seat after going 2-for-10 with an RBI and a run. Jonah Bride will shift to second base while Vimael Machin starts at the hot corner.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Allen is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Allen will get a breather after he went 1-for-6 with two strikeouts while starting both games of Thursday's doubleheader with the Tigers. Tony Kemp will slide over to second base while Chad Pinder starts in left field and bats sixth in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for series finale Allen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Allen will retreat to the bench for the series finale after going 2-for-15 with two runs while starting in each of the past four contests. The 23-year-old rookie is slashing an unremarkable .196/.271/.268 in 107 plate appearances on the season, but he should be in decent shape to hold on to a near-everyday role coming out of the All-Star break while the 31-61 Athletics continue to embrace a rebuild.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Allen isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Allen is getting a day off after he went 0-for-12 with a walk and three strikeouts over the last four games. Sheldon Neuse will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit effort in loss Allen went 2-for-3 with a run in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Allen extended his on-base streak to nine games with his multi-hit effort, a span that encompasses the entirety of his current big-league stint after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on June 21. The 23-year-old's surge has boosted his slash line to .250/.339/.385 across his first 59 plate appearances at the big-league level.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two RBI in win Allen went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Royals.

Impact Allen picked up both of his RBI on a late single, sending Chad Pinder and Cristian Pache to the plate. The shortstop has played in four games since June 21 and has a hit in three of them while only striking out once during that span. Allen may be earning himself some more playing time as he is slashing .273/.429/.636 this month.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making fifth start in six games Allen will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Allen will stick in the lineup for the fifth time in six games, with three of his starts coming at second base and two coming at shortstop. The keystone looks like a clearer path to playing time for Allen, as the Athletics can move Tony Kemp off second base and deploy him in the corner outfield to facilitate room in the lineup for the rookie. Allen's stint as a near-everyday player will likely last as long as he remains useful at the plate. Through his first four games since his call-up from Triple-A, Allen has gone 3-for-11 with a home run, a double, three walks, three RBI and three runs.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Allen went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over Kansas City.

Impact Allen sent Elvis Andrus home on an RBI double in the fourth inning, then came around to score two batters later thanks to a Jonah Bride single. Allen also scored on Tony Kemp's homer in the eighth inning. The shortstop has seen limited time this season, but he has played in four games this week and picked up a hit in three of them. Allen will have to continue to hit if he wants to stay in the lineup.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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