Injuries & Moves: Felipe claimed off waivers

June 21: RHP Angel Felipe claimed off waivers from San Diego; RHP Zach Jackson transferred to 60-day IL
Felipe was claimed off waivers from the Padres on Wednesday and was assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s transferred Jackson to the 60-day injured record.

Felipe, 25, started the season at Triple-A El Paso, the place he was 0-2 with a 6.20 ERA in 25 aid appearances. The fitting-hander holds a 4.71 ERA in 169 profession appearances over eight Minor League seasons.

June 20: RHP Yacksel Rios chosen from Triple-A Las Vegas; RHP Chad Smith optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas
Acquired from the Braves on Sunday for money concerns, Ríos was chosen from Las Vegas. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s transferred right-handed pitcher Drew Rucinski to the 60-day injured record.

Ríos, 29, spent the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, the place he was 1-2 with seven saves and a 2.49 ERA in 22 aid appearances. He final pitched within the bigs in 2021 with the Mariners and Pink Sox, posting a 4.28 ERA in 23 outings.

Smith was recalled from Las Vegas on Friday for his second stint with the A’s this yr and made his solely look that night time in opposition to Philadelphia, permitting two runs on three hits and a stroll in two innings.

June 17: INF Kevin Smith positioned on 15-day IL; INF Tyler Wade chosen from Triple-A Las Vegas
Smith was positioned on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 16 with a strained again. The infielder was in his second stint with the A’s this season, going 4-for-18 with a homer in eight video games since getting recalled on June 6.

Wade returns for his second stint with the A’s this season. He performed 10 video games with the membership again in April and went 1-for-13 with 4 stolen bases.

INF Kevin Smith (strained again)
Anticipated return: TBD
The A’s positioned Smith on the 10-day injured record retroactive to June 16 with a strained again that occurred whereas taking swings within the batting cage earlier than a sport in opposition to the Phillies. There is no such thing as a timetable for a return right now. (Final up to date: June 17)

LHP Richard Lovelady (strained left elbow)
Anticipated return: TBD
The A’s positioned Lovelady on the 15-day injured record with a strained left elbow that occurred after throwing a pitch on June 15. Supervisor Mark Kotsay didn’t have any particulars as to the kind of pressure, although the A’s will probably be cautious on condition that Lovelady beforehand underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in September 2021. (Final up to date: June 16)

RHP Mason Miller (proper UCL sprain)
Anticipated return: TBD
Miller, who was recognized with a sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament in his proper elbow on Could 16, is now asymptomatic and has begun a throwing program. There’s presently no timetable for his return, although the A’s anticipate him to pitch once more sooner or later this season. (Final up to date: June 11)

RHP Zach Jackson (proper flexor tendon pressure)
Anticipated return: TBD
Jackson, who was positioned on the 60-day injured record on June 21, will start throwing subsequent week. The membership had mentioned Jackson can be shut down till he was pain-free. Jackson is 2-1 with one save and a 2.50 ERA in 19 aid appearances. (Final up to date: June 21)

RHP Drew Rucinski (proper knee sprain)
Anticipated return: TBD
Rucinski has improved from the abdomen sickness that initially landed him on the injured record, however he now could be coping with a low-grade MCL sprain in his proper knee that occurred throughout a bullpen session. Previous to Oakland’s collection finale in opposition to the Brewers on June 11, A’s supervisor Mark Kotsay mentioned Rucinski can be shut down from throwing for at the very least 2-3 weeks till his knee improves. The righty was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 20 (Final up to date: June 20)

RHP Freddy Tarnok (proper shoulder pressure)
Anticipated return: TBD
Tarnok, Oakland’s No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings, permitting no hits with one stroll and two strikeouts on 42 pitches in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on June 15. Tarnok is scheduled to make one other rehab outing with Las Vegas on June 21. (Final up to date: June 16)

LHP Kirby Snead (left shoulder pressure)
Anticipated return: TBD
Snead will take an enormous step in his comeback when he makes his first rehab look for Triple-A Las Vegas on June 14. He has been sidelined since Spring Coaching, and there’s no timeline for his return. (Final up to date: June 12)

C manny pina (left wrist irritation)
Anticipated return: TBD
Piña, who has been sidelined since Spring Coaching, is presently going by a hitting development. There is no such thing as a timetable for a return right now. (Final up to date: June 11)

RHP Dany Jimenez (strained proper shoulder)
Anticipated return: TBD
Jiménez has began a throwing program and is as much as 60 toes, per supervisor Mark Kotsay. Jiménez was transferred from the 15-day injured record to the 60-day IL on April 19 with a proper shoulder pressure. The location is retroactive to April 17. There is no such thing as a timetable for his return. (Final up to date: June 3)