Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians - News - June 22, 2023 | FOX Sports

Will Brennan - Unavailable Friday Brennan (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Brennan was removed from Wednesday's contest with left shoulder soreness and he will now be forced to miss a second consecutive game. Gabriel Arias will take over in right field and bat seventh in the series opener with Milwaukee.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor - Sitting against lefty Naylor will sit Friday versus the Brewers.

Impact Naylor will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Guardians face off with left-hander Wade Miley on the mound. Cam Gallagher will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against Milwaukee.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Riley Smith on a minor league contract.

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Brent Rooker - Breather Friday Rooker will sit Friday versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Rooker will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while starting two games during the team's series with Cleveland. Aledmys Diaz will slot in at designated hitter while Tyler Wade enters the lineup at shortstop and bats eighth in the series opener with Toronto.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Esteury Ruiz - Heads to bench Friday Ruiz is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ruiz's seven-game hit streak came to an end Thursday, and he has been averaging a steal per game over the past eight contests. JJ Bleday gets the start in center field while batting third.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramón Laureano - Placed on injured list The Athletics placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Friday with a fractured right hand.

Impact Laureano first injured his hand while sliding into third base last week. The move is retroactive to Thursday, so Laureano will be eligible to return beginning July 2, but it's possible he requires more than a minimum stint. Conner Capel was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conner Capel - Called up Friday Capel was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Capel will return to the big leagues after he was sent down May 3 and he will help fill in for Ramon Laureano (hand) after Laureano was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Capel has produced a .297 average with three homers, 21 RBI, 22 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 145 at-bats in 37 games with Las Vegas.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE