Athletics Shake Up Roster following Nine-Game Losing Streak, Call Up Five Players, Including Highly-touted Prospect Denzel Clarke
Athletic Shake-up: A's Designate Brown, Recall Five Players amid Nine-Game Slump
In an effort to inject fresh talent and address their recent performance struggles, the Oakland Athletics announced significant roster moves on Friday. After a nine-game losing streak, the team has opted to call up five players, highlighting the inclusion of top prospect Denzel Clarke.
Veteran Seth Brown, amid the roster adjustments, was designated for assignment by General Manager David Forst, who aims to create more roster flexibility in the hopes of helping the club find ways to win.
Roster Changes
- Players optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas: JJ Bleday (centerfielder), Carlos Duran (right-handed pitcher), and Jhonny Pereda (catcher).
- Players called up/selected from Triple-A Las Vegas: Denzel Clarke (outfielder), Jacob Lopez (left-handed pitcher), CJ Alexander (infielder), Willie MacIver (catcher), and Logan Davidson (infielder/outfielder).
Other notable transactions include Gio Urshela, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, and Zack Gelof, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a roster spot.
Aiming for Fresh Energy
Aiming to bring in new energy and potential, especially from rising prospects like Clarke, the Athletics hope these moves will strengthen their roster and help them return to the level of play they exhibited before the losing streak began.
The team aims to capitalize on Clarke's promise and the added pitching help provided by Lopez, while also bolstering infield and catcher depth with Alexander, MacIver, and Davidson.
The Athletics' focus on roster changes reflects their determination to improve their on-field performance, addressing both performance issues and injuries. With the addition of top prospects and a mix of veterans, the team seeks to build momentum and break their prolonged losing streak.
The Oakland Athletics, in an attempt to strengthen their roster and capitalize on the promise of rising prospects, have called up Denzel Clarke, an outfielder and highly-touted prospect, following their nine-game losing streak. Additionally, the team has brought in Jacob Lopez, a left-handed pitcher, CJ Alexander, an infielder, Willie MacIver, a catcher, and Logan Davidson, an infielder/outfielder, in a bid to bolster their infield and catcher depth, as well as inject fresh energy into their MLB season.
