Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on Alerts

Transcription

1 O AKLAND A THLETICS Game Information Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on Alerts OAKLAND ATHLETICS (7-8) VS. SEATTLE MARINERS (7-9) THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 OAKLAND COLISEUM 7:05 P.M. PDT RHP CÉSAR VALDEZ (0-0, ---) VS. LHP JAMES PAXTON (2-0, 0.00) NBCSCA PLUS A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) EN ESPAÑOL (KIQI 1010 AM) ABOUT THE A S: Have won two straight for the second time this year (April 10-12) after losing a season-high four consecutive games have not won more than two straight home games since Aug last year when they won three straight the win yesterday moved the A s into second place in the American League West, three games behind first place Houston have spent one day tied for first this year, one day in second, four days tied for second, 10 days in third and one day tied for fourth won two of three from Texas to start the week for their second series win of the season have also lost two series and split one this is the A s 50th season in Oakland where they have won 16 AL West titles, two AL Wild Cards, six AL pennants and four World Championships. DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s did not commit an error yesterday for the first time since April 5, snapping a streak of 11 consecutive games with an error that was Oakland s second longest streak of consecutive games with an error over the last nine years (15, May 3-18, 2015) have committed 17 errors for the season, which is the most in the majors (Arizona, 15) made 97 errors last year, which tied for second most in the American League five of the 17 errors this year have been committed by pitchers, which is two more than any other team last year, A s pitchers committed nine errors the entire season five of the errors have been by outfielders, which is also the most in the majors the 17 errors have led to 10 unearned runs, which is tied with Atlanta for second most in the majors (Tampa Bay, 12). OFFENSE: The A s scored a season-high nine runs on a season-high 14 hits yesterday and matched their season bests with four doubles and three home runs lead the American League in extra base hits (48), rank third in doubles (27), tied for third in home runs (19) and fourth in slugging (.418) scored four runs on four hits in the first inning yesterday after tallying one run on two hits in the first inning over the first 14 games are now batting.125 (6-for-48) with five runs scored in the first inning for the season the batting average is second lowest in the majors (Arizona,.102) the A s have used four different leadoff batters this year and they are hitting a combined.153 (9-for-59) with seven walks (1 sf,.239 on-base percentage) the on-base percentage is the lowest in the AL and the batting average is third lowest the one, two and three hitters are batting a combined.160 (27-for-169) are batting.211 (23-for-109) with runners in scoring position Yonder Alonso is 8-for-16 (.500) with RISP and the rest of the A s are 15-for-93 (.161) were shutout for the second time this year Monday night and are one of six teams to be blanked twice this year. PITCHING: A s starting pitchers have allowed two runs or fewer in six of the last eight games and are 4-2 with a 2.14 ERA (11 er in 46.1 ip) and.165 (27-for-164) opponents batting average over that span went 3-3 with a 6.19 ERA and.230 opponents average over the first seven games starters have all seven of the A s wins and the seven wins are second most among American League starting rotations (New York, 8) the A s pitching staff as a whole has surrendered just 11 home runs, which is third fewest in the AL have hit nine batters, which is second most, and walked 52, which is tied for third have allowed a.212 opponents batting average, which is second lowest in the AL have not allowed a run in the fourth inning. ON THE BASES: The A s have allowed 14 stolen bases, which is second most in the majors (Pittsburgh, 15) opponents have been successful in 14-of-15 (93.3%) stolen base attempts, which is the third highest percentage in the majors the A s are one of four American League teams without a catcher caught stealing (CWS, HOU, TB) allowed five stolen bases last Saturday against Houston, which were their most allowed in a game since May 27, 2007 against Baltimore when the Orioles stole five bases. HOME AND AWAY: The A s are 2-3 on what is now a nine-game homestand against Houston (0-2), Texas (2-1) and Seattle (four games) it was originally a 10-game homestand before Sunday s rainout and it will now match the longest homestand of the season (9, Aug. 8-16) went 2-2 on the first homestand against Los Angeles (AL) and are 4-5 at home for the season went 3-3 on their first road trip to Texas (1-2) and Kansas City (2-1) have hit 14 home run in nine games at home compared to five in six games on the road. THIS AND THAT: The A s have played just one one-run game (a 7-6 loss on April 4 to Los Angeles) and are tied with Cincinnati for the fewest onerun games in the majors the time of game last Saturday against Houston was 3 hours and 55 minutes, which was the A s longest nine inning game since April 25, 2014 when they played 4 hours and 6 minutes, also against the Astros are averaging 3 hours and 1 minute per game over the first 15 games, which is tied for second fastest in the American League the A s lost for the second time this year last Saturday when leading after seven innings the two losses are tied for second most in the AL to Texas (3). AGAINST THE WEST: The A s are in a stretch of what is now 15 consecutive games against American League West competition that began last Friday in fact, 22 of Oakland s first 25 games of the season (the month of April) are against divisional foes the exception was the three-game series at Kansas City last week the A s will host all four AL West teams this month and travel to each city except Seattle are 5-7 (.412) against the West this year last year, the A s went (.382) against AL West competition, which was the third worst mark against divisional foes in Oakland history and the worst since 1997 (11-25,.306). THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have eight players on the disabled list (Axford, Bassitt, Graveman, Gray, Mengden, Semien, Smolinski, Wendle) Semien and Smolinski are on the 60-day DL the A s used the DL an Oakland record 27 times last year and the players missed a combined 1810 games (67.0 games per stint), which also set an Oakland record have had at least three players on the DL every day since July 30, 2011 and have not had fewer than two players on the DL since the end of the 2006 season when they had just one. DURING THE SPRING: The A s went (.471), which was the fourth worst record in the Cactus League went (.422) last spring, marking the first time Oakland has finished with a losing record in back-to-back springs since compiled a 5.93 ERA, which was second highest in the majors to Cincinnati (6.13) it was the second highest spring ERA by an Oakland team over the last 18 years (6.10 in 2016) the offense ranked fourth in the CL in most strikeouts (300), which were the most by an A s team during the spring since at least 1990 (previous: 248 in 2009) turned just 23 double plays, which was the fewest in the CL and tied for third fewest in the majors. RADIO AND TV: Due to conflicts with the Warriors and/or Sharks, the following changes have been made to the radio and television schedules tonight s game against Seattle has been moved from NBCSCA to NBC- SCA Plus additional updates will be announced based on the Warriors and Sharks playoff schedules. A s vs. MARINERS: The A s lost the season series last year for the fourth consecutive season as they went 7-12 against the Mariners it marks the first time in Oakland history the A s have lost four straight season series to the Mariners went 6-4 in Seattle but were 1-8 in Oakland, which matched the A s worst mark ever against the Mariners in the Coliseum (2007) have lost five straight and 12 of the last 13 games in Oakland 11 of the 19 games last year were decided by one run are (.395) against the Mariners dating back to the start of the 2012 season, which is the worst record by any American League team against Seattle all-time, the A s are against the Mariners that includes in Oakland, in Seattle and 1-1 in Tokyo are at Safeco Field. TODAY S TIDBITS Santiago Casilla has not allowed a hit over his first six appearances and opponents are 0-for-17 with three walks Khris Davis is the fourth player in Oakland history with seven home runs in the A s first 15 games (Jackson, 1974; Giambi, 2000; Dye, 2004) is tied for the Major League lead in home runs and tops the American League in slugging (.732) Jed Lowrie has a 68-game errorless streak as a second baseman, which is the fourth longest such streak in Oakland history. THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1969 Dick Green triples twice in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City Green drives in three of the A s runs in a 5-1 victory in game one and combines for four hits in the doubleheader in 1971 Jim Hunter tosses a three-hit shutout as the A s win at California, 4-0 Sal Bando homers twice and singles while driving in three runs in 1982 Dan Meyer s two-out RBI single in the bottom of the 16th inning lifts the A s to a 4-3 victory over Minnesota. PITCHING PROBABLES Fri., April 21 vs. Seattle LHP Sean Manaea (0-1, 5.51) vs. RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (0-1, 5.40) 7:05 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Sat., April 22 vs. Seattle RHP Jharel Cotton (1-2, 5.40) vs. LHP Ariel Miranda (1-1, 3.06) 1:05 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Sun., April 23 vs. Seattle RHP Andrew Triggs (3-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo (0-2, 6.19) 1:05 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Get the latest A s notes, full stat packets, clips, press releases, roster, updated media guide and more at World Champions American League Champions

2 TODAY S STARTING PITCHER: César Valdez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) FOR STARTERS: Was selected from Triple-A Nashville today and will be making his A s debut it will be the third start of his career spent part of the 2010 season in the majors with Arizona and went 1-2 with a 7.65 ERA in nine games, including two starts has pitched professionally for 12 seasons, including three years in the Mexican League ( , 15) and nine seasons in the Arizona ( ), Pittsburgh (2011), Florida (2011), Houston (2016) and Oakland (2017) organizations did not play in 2014 is with a 3.81 ERA (339 er in ip) in 181 games, 124 starts, in the minors and with a 4.08 ERA in 60 games, 59 starts, in the Mexican League. LAST MAJOR LEAGUE APPEARANCE: He pitched in relief on June 10, 2010 against Atlanta (0.2 ip, 6 h, 5 r, 5 er, 1 bb, 1 so) relieved Dontrelle Willis to start the fifth inning with the scored tied 2-2 allowed a RBI double to David Ross, a two-run single to Tommy Hanson and a RBI single to Jason Heyward before he was relieved by Blaine Boyer with the bases loaded Boyer allowed one of the runners to score. LAST MAJOR LEAGUE START: He was the losing pitcher in the Diamondbacks 17-3 loss to Milwaukee on May 8, 2010 allowed a careerhigh seven runs on a career-high nine hits in 4.0 innings also struck out a career-high seven allowed a solo home run to Jody Gerut in the second inning and four more runs in the third, highlighted by RBI singles by Prince Fielder and Casey McGehee was also charged with two of the Brewers six runs in the fifth inning. VALDEZ vs. SEATTLE: Is making his first career appearance. VALDEZ CAREER MATCHUPS VS. SEATTLE Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Has no match-ups WITH NASHVILLE: Was 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts did not walk a batter in 10.0 innings and struck out 12 allowed a.211 opponents batting average, including.059 (1-for-17) against left-handed hitters and.125 with runners in scoring position. VALDEZ 2017 STARTS WITH NASHVILLE Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 8 at Round Rock 8-3 W April 14 Oklahoma City Nashville Totals (2 G, 2 GS) ERA and.213 opponents average in 12 relief appearances allowed 4-of-10 (40.0%) inherited runners to score. THIS AND THAT: Compiled a 7-1 record and a 2.65 ERA in 18 games at home and was 5-0 and a 3.88 ERA in 12 games on the road the Grizzlies were 12-5 (.706) in his starting assignments (one tie) walked two batters or fewer in each of his 18 starts and allowed one run or fewer 10 times tossed more than one inning in eight of his 12 appearances. MORE WITH FRESNO: Began the season in the bullpen and did not allow a run in seven of his first nine appearances through May 2 (1.13 ERA) walked a season-high two batters in 2.2 innings April 14 at Salt Lake it was his first of just three appearances where he walked more than one batter his longest outing as a reliever came on April 22 against Salt Lake when he tossed 3.1 innings made his first start May 9 at El Paso and allowed five runs on nine hits in 4.0 innings in a no decision made two more relief appearances before moving into the rotation on May 24 allowed 11 hits in 6.0 innings May 30 against Colorado Springs then surrendered a season-high 10 runs on a season-high 18 hits in 5.0 innings in his next start, a 10-6 loss to El Paso on June 5 it was his first and only loss of the season yielded one run or fewer in six of his next seven appearances from June 11 to July 14 was 5-0 with a 1.21 ERA and.196 opponents batting average over that span tossed his lone complete game of the season, a nine-inning one-hitter in a 4-0 win at Sacramento June 16 walked one and struck out 10 was named PCL Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 13 to 19 went four consecutive games without issuing a walk from June 28 to July 14 (21.2 ip) made his final relief appearance of the season July 8 against Reno (1.2 ip, 1 h, 3 so) combined on a twohit, 1-0 shutout over Las Vegas July 26 tossed seven of the inning and allowed both of the hits (0 bb, 7 so) combined a five-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over Sacramento Aug. 24 fired 8.0 innings, allowed all five of the hits and struck out a season-high 12 while walking just one was 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in five starts in August. WINTER LEAGUE: Pitched for Licey in the Dominican Winter League following the season and was 2-5 with a 3.67 ERA in 10 games (eight starts) allowed just two home runs in 41.2 innings. SPRING TRAINING RECAP: Had no decisions and a 2.00 ERA in five relief appearances allowed a.212 (7-for-33) opponents batting average surrendered two runs in 3.0 innings (6.00 ERA over his first two outings before joining the Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic made one appearance in the first round on March 12 against Colombia (1.2 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb) returned to camp and did not allow an earned run over his final three appearances (6.0 ip). VALDEZ 2017 SPRING TRAINING APPEARANCES Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR Feb. 26 Los Angeles (AL) March 4 Cleveland March 21 at Seattle March 25 at Los Angeles (NL) April 1 San Francisco Totals (5 games, 0 starts) RECAP: Signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization on Jan. 12 after spending three seasons in the Mexican League ( , 15) and one year out of baseball (2014) spent the entire campaign at Triple-A Fresno in his first season with a Major League organization since 2011 was 12-1 with a 3.12 ERA in 30 games (18 starts) with the Grizzlies led the Pacific Coast League in winning percentage (.923), ranked third in ERA and tied for fourth in wins walked just 13 batters in innings, an average of 0.84 per nine innings struck out 114 for a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 8.77 was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA over his first 15 games (four starts) through June 5 then went 10-0 with a 2.20 ERA over his final 15 games (14 starts) beginning June 11. OPPONENTS BATTING: Allowed a.267 opponents batting average, including.257 (81-for-315) against right-handed hitters compared to.282 (62-for-220) against left-handers yielded a.235 batting average with runners in scoring position, including.182 with RISP and two outs five of the eight home runs he allowed were solo shots. STARTING AND RELIEVING: Of his first 12 appearances, 11 came in relief 17 of his final 18 outings were starting assignments was 11-1 with a 3.47 ERA and.276 opponents batting average in his 18 starts, 1-0 with a VALDEZ BY THE NUMBERS W L ERA G IP ER Career Home Road Day Night Pre-ASB Post-ASB AVG. AB H vs. LHH 0 0 vs. RHH 0 0 VALDEZ CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: None IP: 5.0, 5/3/10 at HOU Fewest IP, GS: 4.0, 5/8/10 vs. MIL H: 9, 5/8/10 vs. MIL R: 7, 5/8/10 vs. MIL ER: 6, 5/8/10 vs. MIL BB: 3, 5/3/10 at HOU SO: 7, 5/8/10 vs. MIL HR: 1 (twice), last: 5/16/10 at ATL Pitches: 96, 5/3/10 at HOU Win Streak: 1, 5/3/10 Loss Streak: 2, 5/8/10 to present Scoreless Streak: 5.0, 5/3/10-5/8/10 Complete Games: None Shutouts: None TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER LHP Sean Manaea (0-1, 5.51 ERA): Is scheduled to make his fourth start of the season did not allow a hit in his last start, a no decision in the A s 10-6 loss to Houston last Saturday here in Oakland (5.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 5 bb, 6 so) opponents are now 8-for-58 (.138) off him and the batting average is third lowest in the American League however, has walked nine and hit a Major League leading four batters is 2-0 with a 4.76 ERA (17.0 ip, 15 h, 9 r, 9 er, 5 bb, 15 so, 2 hr) in three career starts against Seattle, all last year went 1-1 with a 3.91 ERA in seven games, including six starts, this spring surrendered just one home run in 23.0 innings made his Major League debut with the A s last year following an April 29 promotion and went 7-9 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 games, including 24 starts ranked second among American League rookies in strikeouts (124), innings pitched (144.2) and games started and tied for fifth in wins.

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 0-3, 3.83 ERA (21 er in 49.1 ip) Saves/Opportunities: 3-for-5 (60.0%) The A s bullpen allowed 11 earned runs in three outings from April (11.2 ip, 8.49 ERA) but just 10 earned runs in their other 12 games (37.2 ip, 2.39 ERA). Are the only Major League team without a win by a reliever. A s relievers have 14 walks in their last nine games (27.1 ip) after walking just three batters in their first six games (22.0 ip). A s relievers are fourth in the AL in innings pitched. Has just three saves and five save opportunities...the saves are tied for fourth fewest in the AL and the opportunities are tied for third fewest...last April, converted 10-of-11 saves...last season, converted 42-of-65 (64.6%) save opportunities had the third most blown saves in the AL (23) and the fourth lowest save percentage tied for 10th in saves 19 of the blown saves came against AL West competition were successful in 17-of-36 (47.2%) save opportunities against the AL West, 25-of-29 (86.2%) against everyone else. Had innings pitched, which was second most in the AL (Minnesota, 567.2), second most in Oakland history (586.2 in 1997) and third most in Athletics history (588.1 in 1964) struck out 530 batters, which was fifth most in the AL but set the Athletics record for strikeouts by the bullpen also set a franchise record for most wild pitches (33). Surrendered just six first batter home runs, which tied Chicago (AL) for the fewest in the majors had the second lowest first batter slugging percentage in the AL (.329) 50 RHP RAUL ALCANTARA Last Outing: 4/14 vs. Houston (ND, 2.0 ip, 0 h, 2 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 1 so, 1 hbp) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-1 Began the year as the A s fifth starter but was moved to the bullpen after his first start on April 7 at Texas...made his first career relief appearance (and seventh career appearance) on Friday against Houston. Is 0-1 with an 8.22 ERA in two games against Seattle (7.2 ip, 14 h, 7 r, 7 er, 5 hr, 2 bb, 5 so). Went 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA in seven games (three starts) this spring (22.2 ip, 22 h, 12 r, 12 er, 8 bb, 11 so, 4.76 ERA)...his 22.2 innings pitched were the third most on the team (Triggs, Manaea). Last Year: Began the season in Double-A Midland, where he went 5-6 with a 4.80 ERA in 17 starts before being promoted to Nashville...went 4-0 with a 1.18 ERA in eight starts in Triple-A...went 1-3 with a 7.25 ERA in five major league starts. 46 RHP SANTIAGO CASILLA Last Outing: 4/18 vs. Texas (SV, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-2 Inherited Runners/Scored: 2/1 First Hitters: 0-6 Took the loss Saturday against Houston despite not allowing a hit...still has not allowed a hit in six games and 6.0 innings this season (three walks,.150 opponents on base percentage). Is 0-1 and 1-for-1 in save chances in 15 games against Seattle (14.2 ip, 10 h, 7 r, 6 er, 5 bb, 15 so, hr). Has a 1.70 ERA (16 er in 84.2 ip) in 85 career appearances in April, which is his lowest ERA for any month of the season. Earned a save in his first appearance this season on Opening Night...his save Tuesday was his first save opportunity since then. Begins his 14th Major League season and is in his second stint with the A s ( ) signed as a free agent to a two-year contract on Jan. 20, Last Year: Went 2-5 with 31 saves and a 3.57 ERA in 62 relief appearances with San Francisco ranked sixth in the NL in saves but had a career-high nine blown saves, which tied for the most in the majors struck out a career-high 65 batters. 35 LHP DANIEL COULOMBE Last Outing: 4/19 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 3/2 First Hitters: 3-6 His three hits against first batters are tied for fourth in the majors. Has six career appearances against Seattle, tossing 9.1 innings, allowing eight hits, five earned runs with 11 strikeouts...his 11 strikeouts are the most against any Major League team. Went 0-3 with a 5.79 ERA in nine spring training appearances allowed nine runs over his first five games (12.71 ERA) but just one over his final four (1.08 ERA). Last Year: Was 3-1 with a 4.53 ERA and.216 opponents batting average in 35 games over five stints with the A s had no decisions, a 1.08 ERA and.200 opponents batting average in 20 relief appearances for Triple-A Nashville. 62 LHP SEAN DOOLITTLE Last Outing: 4/18 vs. Texas (ND, 1.1 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: 1-2 Inherited Runners/Scored: 2/2 First Hitters: 0-4, sf His save on April 10 at Kansas City was his first since June 23, 2016 at Los Angeles-AL. Tuesday (1.1 ip) was his first appearance of more than one inning since June 15, 2016 vs. Texas...snapped a streak of 17 straight outings of one inning or less. Is 2-1 and 5-for-7 in save opportunities in 37 games versus Seattle... owns a 2.54 ERA (39.0 ip, 11 er, 5 bb, 42 so, 2 hr)...are his most innings and strikeouts againt any Major League team. Has a 198-game errorless streak dating back to Sept. 25, 2012 that is the seventh longest in Oakland history by a pitcher (sixth is 208 by Ricardo Rincon). Had a loss and a 7.11 ERA in seven spring training appearances. Last Year: Was 2-3 with four saves and a 3.23 ERA in 44 games in a season shortened by a two-month stint on the disabled list with a strained left shoulder had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.63, which tied for ninth among AL relievers. 66 RHP RYAN DULL Last Outing: 4/18 vs. Texas (ND, 0.2 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 4/0 First Hitters: 1-6 Allowed three unearned runs Friday against Houston total of three unearned runs allowed are the second most in the AL among relievers. Blew a save in his lone save opportunity of the season April 4. Has a save in two chances in 10 career games against Seattle (10.0 ip, 4 er, 2 bb, 10 so, 3.60 ERA). Went 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA and.185 opponents batting average in eight games this spring. Last Year: Compiled a 2.42 ERA and.186 opponents batting average in 70 relief appearances led AL rookies and tied for ninth among all AL pitchers in games pitched fell one short of the Oakland rookie record for games pitched. 31 RHP LIAM HENDRIKS Last Outing: 4/19 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 2/0 First Hitters: 2-4, 2 bb Yesterday s scoreless outing was his first since April 6 vs. Los Angeles- AL...had given up two runs in three straight appearances (6 er in 2.1 ip) from April Is 0-2 in 11 career games (two starts) against Seattle (25.0 ip, 18 h, 6 r, 6 er, 4 bb, 27 so, 3 hr, 2.16 ERA)...tossed his lone complete game of his career on 8/27/2012 (9 ip, er, 3 bb, 6 so), suffering the loss as a member of the Minnesota Twins. Had no decisions, an 8.22 ERA and.385 opponents batting average in eight appearances during the spring did not allow an earned run over his first six outings (6.1 ip) but surrendered seven runs in his final two appearances (1.1 ip, ERA). Last Year: Compiled a 3.76 ERA and.270 opponents batting average in 53 relief appearances in his first season with the A s had an 8.27 ERA in 11 games before going on the disabled list in early May, a 2.23 ERA in 42 games following his return. 44 RHP RYAN MADSON Last Outing: 4/19 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 2-6 Allowed a run and took the loss Friday against Houston after surrendering no runs over his first four appearances (3.1 ip)...five of his six appearances have been scoreless. Is 2-2 and 2-for-3 in save chances in 15 games versus Seattle (16.2 ip, 17 h, 6 r, 6 er, 7 bb, 11 so, 2 hr)...last season, went 1-2 and 2-for-3 in save opportunities in nine games against Seattle...were his most games against any Major League team in Posted a 6.00 ERA and.391 opponents batting average in nine spring training appearances. Last Year: Saved a team-leading 30 games in his first season with Oakland to become just the second A s pitcher over the last 10 years to save 30 or more games ranked ninth in the AL in saves but tied for second with seven blown saves. 47 RHP FRANKIE MONTAS Last Outing: 4/17 vs. Texas (ND, 2.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 2 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 5/3 First Hitters: 1-4, bb Has allowed three runs in his last three appearances (4.0 ip) after allowing no runs over his first two outings (4.0 ip). Went 1-0 with two saves and a 0.77 ERA in six appearances this spring had a.214 opponents batting average, walked two and struck out 13 in 11.2 innings. Last Year: Missed nearly the entire season due to rib cage injuries combined for a 0-0 record and a 2.25 ERA in seven games, four starts, with Tulsa (AA) and Oklahoma City (AAA) started the year on the Dodgers DL, ended it on the Triple-A DL.

4 ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 17 YONDER ALONSO Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 4) Texas Series: 2-10, 2 r, 2b, hr, 2 rbi, bb, 4 so Homestand: 3-14, 3 r, 2 2b, hr, 3 rbi, 2 bb, 4 so Is 4-for-22 (.182) over his last seven games after going 7-for-18 (.389) over his first six contests. Is 9-for-30 (.300) against right-handed pitching, 2-for-10 (.200) against lefties. Is 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in scoring position. Hit.389 and tied for second in the Cactus League with a.500 on-base percentage this spring. Last Year: Batted.253 with 34 doubles, seven home runs and 56 RBI in 156 games in his first season with Oakland had career highs in games and runs scored (52) ranked second among AL first baseman with a.997 fielding percentage. 2 KHRIS DAVIS Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 3) Texas Series: 2-9, 2 r, hr, 3 rbi, bb, ibb, 3 so, sf, gidp Homestand: 6-18, 5 r, 3 hr, 5 rbi, bb, ibb, 4 so, sf, gidp Hit his seventh home run of the season yesterday, which ties him with Springer (HOU) and Thames (MIL) for the Major League lead he is the fourth player in Oakland history with seven home runs in the A s first 15 games joins Reggie Jackson (1974), Jason Giambi (2000) and Jermaine Dye (2004) the earliest a player has reached eight home runs in Oakland history is 16 games by Mark McGwire in 1992 Davis hit just three home runs in 23 games in April last year. Leads the American League in slugging (.732) and total bases (41), is tied for third in extra base hits (9) and runs (13) and tied for fourth in go-ahead RBI (5) Is the only Athletic to play every inning this year. Is batting.367 (11-for-30) with five of his seven home runs at home compared to.269 (7-for-26) on the road. Hit eight home runs against Seattle last year, which were the most in Oakland history against the Mariners. Went 0-for-4 a week ago today at Kansas City to snap a career-high 18-game reaching base streak dating back to Sept. 23, 2016 (previous: 15, Sept. 1-16, 2015) it also snapped a seven-game hitting streak and a six-game run scored streak. Last Year: Batted.247 with 42 HR and 102 RBI in 150 games in his first season with the A s became the fifth player in Oakland history and seventh in Athletics history to hit 40 home runs tied for third in the American League in home runs. 11 RAJAI DAVIS Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 3) Texas Series: 2-10, 2 r, 2b, bb, 2 so, cs Homestand: 2-14, 2 r, 2b, bb, 3 so, cs Doubled off Perez to lead off the game yesterday for his first hit off a lefthanded pitcher since his home run off Chapman in Game 7 of the World Series is 1-for-16 (.063) against left-handed pitchers,.257 (9-for-35) against right-handers. Is 2-for-14 (.143) in four games on the homestand and is now batting.129 (4-for-31) at home compared to.300 (6-for-20) on the road. Has six career home runs against Seattle, which match his most against any team (Baltimore). Committed his second error of the season Monday night against Texas and is the only center fielder in the majors with two errors. Three of his six RBI have either tied the game or put the A s ahead. Begins his 12th season in the majors and is in his second stint with the A s ( ) was signed by Oakland as a free agent Jan. 3, Last Year: Played for the American League Champion Cleveland Indians and hit.249 with 12 HR and 48 RBI in 134 games had career highs in runs (74), home runs and walks (33) led the AL and ranked fourth in the majors with 43 steals. 37 JAFF DECKER Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 8) Texas Series: 2-9, r, 2b, 2 so Homestand: 5-13, 2 r, 2b, 3b, rbi, 2 so, sb Was selected from Triple-A Nashville last Saturday and has hit safely in each of his three starts (two in center field, one in right field) is 5-for-12 (.417) in his starts and also grounded out as a pinch hitter. Went 3-for-4 and matched his career high in hits (Sept. 26, 2016 at Chicago-AL) in his A s debut last Saturday against Houston. Has spent parts of each of the previous four seasons in the majors with San Diego (2013), Pittsburgh ( ) and Tampa Bay (2016) and batted.162 with one home run and four RBI in 60 games over that span. Was a non-roster invitee with the A s this spring and hit.333 with no home runs and four RBI in 22 games added seven walks for a.450 on-base percentage tied for the team lead in doubles (6). Started each of Nashville s first eight games (six in center field, one in right field, one at designated hitter went 4-for-4 on April 7 at Round Rock and went 3-for-5 against the Express the next day his complete 2017 minor league stats: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Spent most of the season at Triple-A Durham where he batted.255 with 12 home runs and 35 RBI in 99 games tied for ninth in the International League in steals (18) also hit.154 with one RBI in 19 games over two stints with Tampa Bay. 25 RYON HEALY Current Streak: 3 games (4 for 6) Texas Series: 4-6, r, 2b, 2 rbi, bb Homestand: 4-13, r, 2b, 2 rbi, bb, 5 so Is 4-for-6 (.667) over his last three games after going 6-for-40 (.150) over his previous 10 contests. Is 2-for-2 with runners in scoring position over the last two games after starting the year 0-for-10 with RISP. Has a.300 (6-for-20) batting average against left-handed pitching compared to.182 (6-for-33) against right-handers. Pinch hit on Monday and Tuesday against Texas, the first pinch hitting appearances of his career doubled on Monday and had a RBI single on Tuesday is tied with Avila (DET) and Mahtook (DET) for the American League lead in pinch hits. Has made 13 starts at three different positions (six at designated hitter, four at first base, three at third base). Last Year: Was called up by Oakland July 15 and started 72 of the A s 73 games after the All-Star Break at third base in his ML debut led ML rookies in doubles after the break (20) and topped AL rookies in hits (82) and extra base hits (33). 23 MATT JOYCE Current Streak: 0 for 10 Texas Series: 0-6, 2 so Homestand: 1-11, 2b, rbi, 4 so, sf Is 6-for-38 (.158) to start the season after batting.196 during the spring hit.379 in April last year. Had the A s first pinch hit of the season last Friday night, a double in the ninth inning. Has walked three times over his first 12 games tied for the Cactus League lead with 14 walks in 20 games this spring. Is in his 10th season in the majors with his fifth team was signed by the A s to a two-year contract, Nov. 30, Last Year: Spent the entire season with Pittsburgh and batted.242 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in 140 games added 59 walks for a career-high.403 on-base percentage set a Major League record with 21 pinch-walks. Had the day off yesterday after playing every inning over the A s first 14 games. Went 5-for-9 (.556) over his first two games this year but is 7-for-41 (.171) in 12 games since then. 8 JED LOWRIE Current Streak: 0 for 8 Texas Series: 0-6, 2 bb, so Homestand: 2-14, 3 bb, 3 so Is hitting.278 (10-for-36) against right-handed pitching,.154 (2-for-13) against left-handers. Is a.308 (73-for-237) career hitter against Seattle with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 67 games the RBI are his most against any team and the home runs match his most (Toronto). Has a 68-game errorless streak as a second baseman dating back to his last error on May 4, 2016 that is the fourth longest errorless streak by a second baseman in Oakland history. OAKLAND A S LONGEST ERRORLESS STREAKS, SECOND BASEMAN 104 Mark Ellis, May 14-Sept. 10, Adam Rosales, April 9, 2010-June 23, Rafael Bournigal, Aug. 6, 1996-Sept. 25, Jed Lowrie, May 7, 2016-present 62 Eric Sogard, Sept. 28, 2013-July 12, 2014 Is batting.245 after hitting.314 in April last year is a.306 (174-for-570) career hitter in April, which is his best mark for any month has a.245 average from May 1 through the end of the season. Last Year: Returned to the A s and batted.263 with two home runs and 27 RBI in 87 games in a season shortened due to two stints on the disabled list has missed 152 games during three stints on the DL over the previous two seasons. 19 JOSH PHEGLEY Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 4) Texas Series: 1-4, r, 2b, 2 rbi, 2 gidp Homestand: 1-7, r, 2b, 2 rbi, 2 gidp Has appeared in five games this year, including four starts (all at catcher against left-handed pitching). Is 3-for-14 (.214) after batting.360 in April last year is a.290 (18-for- 62) career hitter in the month, which is his best mark for any month of the season has a.224 average from May 1 through the end of the season. Is a.147 (5-for-34) career hitter against Seattle, which is his worst mark against any team (min. 5 PA). Opponents have been successful in each of their three stolen base attempts off him. Hit.256 with two doubles and four RBI in 17 games this spring did not draw a walk and struck out 17 times went 8-for-24 (.333) over his final eight games after going 3-for-19 (.158) over his first nine contests. Last Year: Hit.256 with a home run and 10 RBI in 26 games in a season shortened due to two stints on the disabled list with a strained right knee (May and July 2-end of season) his batting average was the best of his four ML seasons.

5 18 CHAD PINDER Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 4) Texas Series: 2-4, r, 2b, hr, rbi Homestand: 2-4, r, 2b, hr, rbi Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville last Sunday and made his 2017 debut Monday night against Texas when he entered the game in the ninth inning at shortstop made his first start yesterday (second base) and went 2-for-4 with a home run. Went 2-for-6 (.333) with two walks, a home run and two RBI in five games against Seattle last year. Hit.158 in 14 games this spring however, two of his three hits were home runs and he added five RBI was optioned to Nashville March 17. Appeared in six games at second base and three at shortstop with Nashville his complete 2017 minor league stats: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Made both his Triple-A and Major League debuts in 2016 hit.256 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 107 games with Nashville and.235 with a home run and four RBI in 22 games with Oakland. 3 TREVOR PLOUFFE Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 3) Texas Series: 2-8, 2 r, rbi, 2 bb, 4 so Homestand: 4-15, 4 r, 2 hr, 3 rbi, 4 bb, 8 so Is 6-for-21 (.286) over his last seven games after going 4-for-26 (.154) over his first seven contests. Is 8-for-28 (.286) with the bases empty, 2-for-19 (.105) with runners on base. Has a.183 (19-for-104) career average against Seattle, which is his wirst mark against any American League team. Matched his career high with two errors last Friday night against Houston it was his sixth career two-error game (last: May 14, 2015 at Detroit), his fifth as a third baseman now has three errors for the season, which is tied for the most in the majors among third basemen. Homered in back-to-back games last Friday and Saturday and now has 98 career home runs. Was signed by the A s as a free agent Jan. 18, 2017 and is starting his eighth season in the majors the first seven were with Minnesota. Last Year: Batted a career-high.260 with 12 home runs and 47 RBI in 84 games with Minnesota in a season interrupted by three stints on the DL missed a total of 65 games while on the DL and his 84 games played were his fewest since MARCUS SEMIEN Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Was placed on the 10-day disabled list last Sunday retroactive to Saturday with a right wrist contusion it is his first career stint on the DL was transferred to the 60-day DL today. Was diagnosed with a fractured scaphoid bone and had surgery to insert a screw into the bone Tuesday will be reevaluated six weeks following the surgery. Last Year: Played in all but three games and batted.238 with 27 HR and 75 RBI in 159 games is the fifth shortstop in Athletics history to hit 20 home runs the home runs tied for first in the majors and tied for fourth in Athletics history by a shortstop. 21 STEPHEN VOGT Current Streak: 0 for 4 Texas Series: 1-5, 2b Homestand: 2-10, r, 2b, 2 so Each of his last two starts have come at designated hitter (1-for-5,.200) after making each of his first nine starts at catcher (9-for-36,.250). Has made 10 of his 11 starts in games started by a right-handed pitcher is 10-for-31 (.323) against right-handers, 0-for-10 against lefties. Opponents have been successful in each of their eight stolen base attempts off him. Collected his team-leading fourth double of the season Monday night tied for the A s team-lead with six doubles this spring. Last Year: Played in a career-high 137 games and hit.251 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI also had career bests in hits (123), doubles (30) and extra base hits (46) was named to his second consecutive American League All-Star team. 16 ADAM ROSALES Current Streak: 2 games (3 for 7) Texas Series: 3-9, r, hr, 2 rbi, 4 so, sh, gidp Homestand: 4-16, r, hr, 3 rbi, 7 so, 2 sh, 2 gidp Has started each of the A s last four games at shortstop (3-for-12,.250) has made eight starts for the season at three different positions (four at shortstop, three at second base and one in left field). Is 5-for-12 (.417) against left-handed pitching, 2-for-11 (.182) against right-handers. His home run Tuesday night against Texas was his first as an Athletic since June 6, Hit.191 with a home run and five RBI in 20 games during the spring struck out a team-leading 21 times appeared in 13 games at shortstop and seven at second base. Begins his 10th season in the majors and returns for his second stint with the A s ( ) after signing as a free agent Jan. 25, Last Year: Batted.229 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI in 105 games with San Diego posted career highs in games, runs (37), doubles (12), triples (3), home runs, RBI, walks (29), slugging percentage, OPS (.814) and extra base hits (28). A S HITTING VS. SEATTLE 2017 CAREER AVG. AB H HR RBI PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI #DIV/0! Alonso #DIV/0! Davis, K #DIV/0! Davis, R #DIV/0! Decker #DIV/0! Healy #DIV/0! Joyce #DIV/0! Lowrie #DIV/0! Phegley #DIV/0! Pinder #DIV/0! Plouffe #DIV/0! Rosales #DIV/0! Vogt #DIV/0! TOTALS A S CAREER HITTING VS. PAXTON PLAYER BAT AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Yonder Alonso L Khris Davis R Rajai Davis R Jaff Decker L Ryon Healy R Jed Lowrie S Chad Pinder R Trevor Plouffe R Adam Rosales R Marcus Semien R Jake Smolinski R Stephen Vogt L

6 HIGHS AND LOWS CLUB Longest Winning Streak... 2 (twice), last: April 18 to present Longest Winning Streak, Home... 2, April 18 to present Longest Winning Streak, Road... 2, April 10 to 12 Longest Losing Streak... 4, April 13 to 17 Longest Losing Streak, Home... 3, April 14 to 17 Longest Losing Streak, Road...1 (three times), last: April 13 to present Most Runs, Game, A s... 9, April 19 vs. Texas Most Runs, Game, Opponents... 10, April 15 vs. Houston...10, April 7 at Texas Most Runs, Inning, A s... 4 (five times), last: April 19 vs. Texas (1st) Most Runs, Inning, Opponents...5, April 7 at Texas (2nd) Largest Margin, Victory...8, April 19 vs. Texas (9-1) Largest Margin, Loss...7, April 17 vs. Texas (0-7)... 7, April 9 at Texas (1-8) Most Hits, Game, A s... 14, April 19 vs. Texas Most Hits, Game, Opponents... 13, April 5 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Hits, Inning, A s...5, April 4 vs. Los Angeles (AL) (7th) Most Hits, Inning, Opponents... 4 (three times), last: April 13 at Kansas City Most Home Runs, Game, A s... 3, April 19 vs. Texas... 3, April 3 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Home Runs, Game, Opponents...2 (twice), last: April 9 at Texas Most Doubles, Game, A s...4 (three times), last: April 19 vs. Texas Most Doubles, Game, Opponents...4, April 7 at Texas Most Triples, Game, A s... 1 (twice), last: April 15 vs. Houston Most Triples, Game, Opponents... 1, April 4 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game, A s...2, April 8 at Texas Most Stolen Bases, Game, Opponents... 5, April 15 vs. Houston Most Strikeouts, A s Pitchers... 12, April 10 at Kansas City...12, April 9 at Texas Most Strikeouts, Opponents Pitchers...11 (four times), last: April 15 vs. Houston Most Walks, A s Pitchers... 8, April 15 vs. Houston Most Walks, Opponents Pitchers... 6, April 12 at Kansas City Fewest Hits Allowed, A s Pitchers...2, April 8 at Texas Fewest Hits Allowed, Opponents Pitchers... 3, April 17 vs. Texas Most Left on Base, Nine Inning Game... 11, April 9 at Texas Most Left on Base, Extra Inning Game...None Fewest Left on Base, Game... 3, April 17 vs. Texas Most Errors, Game...3, April 9 at Texas Largest Comeback in Win... 2, April 18 vs. Texas Largest Lead Surrendered in Loss... 5, April 15 vs. Houston INDIVIDUAL Grand Slams...None Pinch Hit Home Runs...None Lead Off Home Runs...None Inside-The-Park Home Runs...None Game Ending Home Runs...None Back-to-Back Home Runs...None Longest Hitting Streak... 7, Khris Davis, April 5 to 12 Most Runs, Game... 2 (eight times), Rajai Davis and Khris Davis, April 19 vs. Texas Most Hits, Game...3 (four times), last: K. Davis and Decker, April 15 vs. Houston Most Doubles, Game...2, Rajai Davis, April 8 at Texas Most Triples, Game... 1 (twice), last: Jaff Decker, April 15 vs. Houston Most Home Runs, Game... 2, Khris Davis, April 3 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Runs Batted In, Game...3 (twice), last: Jed Lowrie, April 12 at Kansas City Most Walks, Game...2 (seven times), last: Trevor Plouffe, April 15 vs. Houston Most Strikeouts, Game... 3 (four times), last: Ryon Healy, April 15 vs. Houston Most Stolen Bases, Game...2, Marcus Semien, April 8 at Texas Longest Winning Streak... 3, Andrew Triggs, April 6 to present Longest Losing Streak...1 (eight streaks tied) Most Strikeouts, Game...10, Sean Manaea, April 9 at Texas Most Walks, Game...5, Sean Manaea, April 15 vs. Houston Most Innings, Game, Starter (twice), last: Jharel Cotton, April 10 at Kansas City Most Innings, Game, Reliever...6.0, Jesse Hahn, April 7 at Texas Low Hit Complete Game...None Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings , Andrew Triggs, April 6 to present Most Consecutive Batters Retired... 15, Kendall Graveman, April 8 GENERAL Longest Game, Innings... 9 (15 times) Longest Game, Time, Nine Innings... 3:55, April 15 vs. Houston Longest Game, Time, Extra Innings...None Shortest Game, Time... 2:39, April 13 at Kansas City Largest Crowd, Home... 36,067, April 3 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Smallest Crowd, Home...10,406, April 17 vs. Texcas Largest Crowd, Road...44,410, April 8 at Texas Smallest Crowd, Road... 22,160, April 13 at Kansas City Postponement, Rain, Home... April 16 vs. Houston Postponement, Rain, Road...None MULTIPLE HIT GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Maxwell Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Vogt MULTIPLE RBI GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Phegley Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt GAME TYING/GO-AHEAD RBI PLAYER GT GA TOT Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Phegley Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt STARTS IN THE BATTING ORDER Player Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Decker Healy Joyce Lowrie Maxwell Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt GAMES BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Player G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Decker Healy Joyce Lowrie Maxwell Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt

7 HOME RUN BREAKDOWN 2016 HOME RUNS LAST REGULAR SEASON HOME RUN Player Solo 2R 3R GS Tot. Date Opponent Pitcher GP Since Alonso April 19, 2017 Texas Hauschild Davis, K April 19, 2017 Texas Hauschild Davis, R April 13, 2017 at Kansas City Herrera 4 Decker August 12, 2013 at Colorado Chacin 53 Healy April 6, 2017 Los Angeles (AL) Skaggs 11 Joyce April 7, 2017 at Texas Griffin 8 Lowrie April 4, 2017 Los Angeles (AL) Shoemaker 12 Phegley June 13, 2016 Texas Wilhelmsen 12 Pinder April 19, 2017 Texas Hauschild Plouffe April 15, 2017 Houston McCullers 3 Rosales April 18, 2017 Texas Darvish 1 Semien September 28, 2016 at Los Angeles (AL) Oberholtzer 15 Vogt April 3, 2017 Los Angeles (AL) Nolasco 10 Team MILESTONES Player Category No. Needs Axford Games for 500 Innings Pitched for 500 Casilla Games for 600 Coulombe Games for 100 Davis, K Games for 500 Hits for 500 Doubles for 100 Davis, R Hits for 1000 Stolen Bases for 400 Stolen Bases with Oak for 121 (ties M.Davis for 8th in Oakland history) Doolittle Games for 266 (ties Hunter for 10th in Oakland history) Saves for 44 (ties Koch and Foulke for 9th in Athletics history) Dull Games for 100 Graveman Innings Pitched for 500 Gray Wins for 50 Games 98 2 for 100 Games Started 96 4 for 100 Strikeouts for 658 (ties Eckersley for 10th in Oakland history) Hendriks Games for 200 Joyce Games for 1000 Lowrie Doubles for 200 Madson Saves for 100 Saves with Oakland for 44 (ties Koch and Foulke for 9th in Athletics history) Melvin Wins for 1000 Wins with Oakland for 500 Plouffe Home Runs 98 2 for 100 Semien Games for 500 Doubles for 100 Vogt Games for 500 Hits for 500 Doubles for 100 A S AT A GLANCE Season High...1-0/5-4 (April 3/12) Season Low (April 17) April May June July August September Home Series Road Series Series Sweeps First Game of Series Last Game of Series A s Score First Opponent Scores First Leading After 7th Leading After 8th Tied After 7th Tied After 8th Trailing After 7th Trailing After 8th Commit No Errors Commit 1 or More Errors More HR Than Opp Fewer HR Than Opp Same Total HR of Opp Starter Pitches 7 or More Starter Pitches Less Than When Scoring 4 or More When Scoring Less Than Last At Bat Replay Challenges Different Lineups...13 None WALK-OFF WINS (0) Player Injury Dates Games Missed Axford Strained right shoulder April 2-present 15 Bassitt Right UCL surgery March 30-present 15 Graveman Strained right shoulder April 15-present (eligible April 25) 4 Gray Strained right shoulder March 30-present 15 DISABLED LIST Player Injury Dates Games Missed Mengden Right foot surgery March 30-present 15 Semien Fractured scaphoid bone April 15-present (eligible June 14) 4 Smolinski Right shoulder surgery March 30-present 15 Wendle Strained right shoulder March 30-present 15 The A s have used the disabled list eight times this season used the DL an Oakland record 27 times last year TRANSACTIONS Mar. 12 Renato Nuñez optioned to Nashville Mar. 13 Paul Blackburn, Jaycob Brugman, Yairo Muñoz and Bobby Wahl optioned to Nashville Mar. 17 Franklin Barreto, Matt Olson and Chad Pinder optioned to Nashville Mar. 26 Jesse Hahn and Bruce Maxwell optioned to Nashville April 1 Chris Bassitt (right UCL reconstruction surgery), Sonny Gray (strained right shoulder), Daniel Mengden (right foot surgery), Jake Smolinski (right shoulder surgery) and Joey Wendle (strained right shoulder) placed on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 30 April 5 John Axford placed on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 2 (strained right shoulder); Jesse Hahn recalled from Nashville April 15 Jaff Decker selected from Nashville; Mark Canha optioned to Nashville; Jake Smolinski transferred to the 60-day disabled list April 16 Chad Pinder recalled from Nashville; Marcus Semien placed on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 15 (right wrist contusion) April 17 April 19 Bruce Maxwell recalled from Nashville; Kendall Graveman placed on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 15 (strained right shoulder) Joey Wendle sent to Nashville on a rehab assignment April 20 César Valdez selected from Nashville; Bruce Maxwell optioned to Maxwell; Marcus Semien transferred to the 60-day disabled list