After being out of motion for near a month with a strained proper shoulder, A’s infielder Jonah Bride has been reinstated from the injured checklist and A’s supervisor Mark Kotsay is able to use him all around the diamond.
“He may play first base, we haven’t experimented but with him within the outfield, however there’s loads of versatility to Jonah,” Kotsay mentioned. “We’ve all the time talked about him being an athlete and we could make the most of him in numerous positions for positive.”
Bride has began at third and second base this season for the A’s but additionally performed first base within the minor leagues. Whereas Bride hasn’t logged in any video games within the outfield on the skilled degree, Kotsay mentioned that if the chance arises, Bride might play there.
Bride additionally spent 10 video games at catcher in Double-A Midland, however Kotsay mentioned Bride will solely be used behind the dish in emergency conditions.
Bride, 26, was positioned on the injured checklist after struggling a nasty collision with Chad Pinder after they each tried to area a ball in Kansas Metropolis in opposition to the Royals on June 26. Bride mentioned that his swing development wasn’t inflicting him hassle, however throwing was “conserving me again a little bit bit.”
Bride accomplished a seven-game rehab task that was break up between Triple-A Las Vegas and Low-A Stockton the place he batted .400 with a house run and three RBIs. Bride mentioned he’s prepared to assist the A’s, who're 3-2 since coming back from the All-Star break.
“They’ve been swinging the bat nicely, in order that’s encouraging,” Bride mentioned. “It’s a very good vibe within the clubhouse so I wish to assist contribute to that.”
Transaction Information
Seth Brown was positioned on the paternity checklist and is on his solution to meet together with his spouse, Brittaney, for the start of their baby.
The A’s recalled Sam Selman from Triple-A Las Vegas and despatched down right-hander David McKay, who gave up 4 hits and an earned run in 2 ⅔ innings of aid in Oakland’s loss to the Rangers on Sunday.
Coaching room
After a profitable 25-pitch bullpen session, A’s nearer Dany Jiménez will throw to hitters on Tuesday. Jiménez has been on the injured checklist since June 19 with a strained proper shoulder.
Infielder Jed Lowrie, who's on the injured checklist with a sprained left shoulder, will start his rehab task on Tuesday with the Las Vegas Aviators, Kotsay mentioned.