ATHLETICS PLAYER NEWS

Clarke (foot) is slated to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Saturday, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

The Athletics designated Stefanic for assignment Saturday.

The Pirates traded Williams to the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for Kyle Robinson.

Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

Harris allowed a hit and struck out one without walking a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

Civale (5-1) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings to earn the win Friday over the Giants.

The Athletics optioned Barnett to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Leiter threw a perfect inning while striking out two Thursday against the Cardinals.

Gelof went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-4 loss to St. Louis.

Perkins (2-2) blew the save and took the loss Thursday as the A's fell 5-4 to the Cardinals. He allowed two runs on three hits, no walks and a hit-by-pitch with no strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.

Kurtz went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Lopez did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings.

Butler is sitting out of Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

The Athletics designated Perez for assignment Thursday.

The Athletics acquired Suarez from the Mariners on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Bolte started in center field and went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Hernaiz went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.

Gelof went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.

Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.

Ginn (2-1) allowed one unearned run on nine hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

The Athletics recalled Barnett from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The Athletics placed Kriske on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement.

Soderstrom isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Muncy (hand) is still being held out of all baseball activities and has no timetable for a return, MLB.com reports.

Clarke (foot) is continuing baseball activities and has progressed to on-field batting practice and outfield drills, MLB.com reports.

Langeliers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a two-run double in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Springs (3-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Kriske was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals with right shoulder soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.