Oakland A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano might return to the membership subsequent week after a brief rehab project with Low-A Stockton.
Laureano, on the injured checklist since Aug. 15 with a strained left indirect, is 2-for-8 with two singles in two video games with Stockton since he started the rehab project final Thursday. He performed proper area Saturday after a break day and went 0-for-4, and was slated to be the Ports’ designated hitter Sunday of their recreation with San Jose.
A’s supervisor Mark Kotsay stated the crew will assess how Laureano is feeling after the weekend. Oakland has the break day Monday and begins a two-game collection with Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves on the Coliseum on Tuesday. The A’s then host the Chicago White Sox for a four-game set.
Laureano is hitting .223 with a .695 OPS and 29 RBIs in 84 video games this season. The A’s had gone 8-11 in his absence earlier than Sunday.
JACKSON UPDATE: Kotsay stated Saturday that Zach Jackson’s MRI confirmed a proper shoulder pressure. The A’s plan to relaxation Jackson’s shoulder for seven to 10 days earlier than figuring out the following plan of action. No cortisone injections are deliberate, Kotsay stated.
Jackson went on the 15-day IL on Aug. 27 with proper shoulder irritation and with simply 27 video games left, the final place A’s might shut him down for the season. However Kotsay stated there’s worth in returning for Jackson if he’s bodily in a position. Jackson is 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.271 WHIP in 54 video games this season.
“Anytime a participant can end the season, I believe you need to give them that chance,” Kotsay stated. “There’s nonetheless sufficient time after these seven to 10 days if he’s feeling sturdy sufficient and adequate to return again and end out his yr. It’s been an important yr.
“This younger man has actually made strides right here at this degree and proved that he can pitch right here. So there’s nothing left to show for him in that matter. However I do know a participant’s mindset. I used to be of that mindset for 17 years that there’s one thing about ending the season.”