ADAM OLLER NEWS

Struggles in first start Oller allowed seven runs on eight hits while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Oller pitched a 1-2-3 first inning, striking out Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle. However, it would spiral from there, as he'd allow three runs in the second and another four in the third while recording just one out. Oller would manage to avoid a loss as the A's rallied to tie the game 7-7. Oller has a 9.00 ERA with 8:6 K:B in 12 innings this year. Oller could get another starting chance if Oakland decides to keep a six-man rotation.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Thursday Oller will be the starting pitcher Thursday against the Orioles, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Oller will get the ball for his first start of the 2023 season. The right-hander was a member of the Oakland rotation for 14 starts in 2023 and struggled to a 6.30 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over 74.1 innings of work. Oller likely won't be able to work deep into the contest, and his lack of success at the highest level makes him a poor option for this or any other start he'll make.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy workload in long relief Oller (illness) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings of relief in a loss to the Angels on Saturday. He also uncorked a wild pitch and recorded...

Impact Oller had been in contention with JP Sears for the final spot in the rotation to open the season, and based on the former's deployment out of the bullpen Saturday, it's seems evident he lost out on the competition. Nevertheless, Oller essentially put in a starting pitcher's workload thanks to Shintaro Fujinami's nightmarish MLB debut that saw him get chased after just 2.1 innings. Oller gave up his fair share of runs as well, but he was able to gobble up some key innings and preserve the arms of several bullpen mates. He'll likely remain ticketed for multi-inning, low-leverage relief assignments for the time being.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sears, Oller nab roster spots - but only 1 will start SAN FRANCISCO -- A’s manager Mark Kotsay announced before Monday night’s 12-6 win over the Giants at Oracle Park that both JP Sears and Adam...

MARCH 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Will start year in MLB Oller (illness) has been informed he's made the Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Oller will be a part of the A's to begin the season, but the role that he'll have is undefined at this point. Oakland is also planning to carry JP Sears, but Athletics manager Mark Kotsay says the team won't name a fifth starter at this point. It's possible that Oller will be a rotation option, but the right-hander also could be working out of the bullpen in 2023. He's expected to be ready for the start of the season after being scratched Saturday because of symptoms of vertigo.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling vertigo Oller was supposed to pitch Saturday against the Brewers but was held out due to vertigo, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The timing of the issue means that Oller is potentially at risk for a trip to the injured list if it persists, but if he gets back on the mound in the next few days, he should be fine. He's recorded a 3.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 14.2 innings this spring.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Putting together impressive spring Oller has generated a 1.86 ERA and 10:4 K:BB across 9.2 innings in three Cactus League appearances (two starts).

Impact Oller has pitched to some contact -- he's allowed eight hits, including a solo home run -- but his most recent appearance saw him shut out the Dodgers on two hits over four innings while racking up seven strikeouts. The right-hander was frequently hit hard as a 27-year-old rookie last season, posting a 2-8 record, 6.30 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 74.1 innings over 19 appearances (14 starts). However, with the starting rotation seemingly set, Oller appears ticketed for a long-relief role if he does open the season with the big-league club.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With new slider grip, Oller finds his command MESA, Ariz. -- Coming off a disappointing rookie campaign, Adam Oller wasted no time this offseason searching for answers on what went wrong...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Takes eighth loss Oller (2-8) took the loss while serving as the opener versus the Mariners on Saturday, allowing three earned runs on three hits, two walks and a wild pitch over one inning. He stru...

Impact Oller had just come off the injured list Friday, and his first game action since Sept. 3 certainly didn't serve as a soft landing. The right-hander slogged through a 36-pitch opening frame during which he allowed RBI singles to Carlos Santana and Sam Haggerty that drove home three total runs. Oller's rocky outing was a shorter version of his last start before going on the IL, when he'd yielded six runs on eight hits, including four home runs, to the Orioles. It remains to be seen if Oller will get a chance to make at least one more appearance during the final days of the regular season and head into the offseason with some momentum.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Saturday Oller will serve as an opener during Saturday's game against the Mariners, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Oller was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday after missing nearly a month due to rib costochondritis. While he likely won't be built up to a full workload, he'll begin Saturday's game on the mound while JP Sears presumably serves as a bulk reliever.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Oller (ribs) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being placed on the IL with rib costochondritis on Sept. 6, Oller is officially healthy enough to help the Athletics close out the season. He will take the spot of Collin Wiles on the roster, who was placed on the injured list Friday with a strained right shoulder.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return by Friday Oller (ribs) has a chance to return from the injured list by Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander faced live hitters Monday at the A's complex in Arizona on Monday without any apparent setbacks. Oller has been on the injured list since Sept. 6, but with the minor-league season coming to an end as well, the team may opt to simply have Oller return without any rehab outings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Friday bullpen scheduled Oller (ribs) is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Oller began a throwing progression Tuesday, and he's apparently been free of any residual effects in subsequent days. Consequently, he'll throw off a mound Friday as his next step, and manager Mark Kotsay noted the reliever will be "on track to be ready to go if everything goes well", seemingly giving Oller, who's already eligible for activation, a chance to return before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing Tuesday Oller (ribs) began his throwing progression Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Oller has been held out of action since being placed on the injured list Sept. 6, but he has officially begun the journey back. If all goes well, there is still a chance that Oller returns to Oakland's rotation before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oller gets tough lesson in big league 'learning curve' BALTIMORE -- A’s manager Mark Kotsay said one key to Adam Oller’s ability to go long in his last start was pitch execution. Kotsay said Olle...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tosses quality start but takes loss Oller (2-6) took the loss against Miami on Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks while striking out two batters over six innings.

Impact Oller was in trouble for much of his outing -- he allowed at least one baserunner in each of his first five innings before finally retiring the side in order in the sixth -- but he did relatively well in holding the Marlins to three runs. However, Edward Cabrera tossed a gem for Miami, and Oller was therefore stuck with the loss. The Oakland right-hander continued a recent trend of issuing too many free passes, as his five walks were a season high and marked the third time in his past four outings he has walked at least three batters. Oller does have consecutive quality starts for the first time this season, but he'll need to show better control to win games consistently.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win with quality start Oller (2-5) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Rangers. He struck out four.

Impact Oller cruised through six innings on just 77 pitches, as Texas could not get much going against him. The quality start is Oller's first on the season and is a welcome sight after he allowed a combined 16 runs over his previous 25.1 innings. He'll carry a 6.63 ERA into his next start, which figures to be next week against the Marlins.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walks three in no-decision Oller gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings in a 7-5 loss to the Astros on Friday. He struck out two and did not factor into the decision.

Impact Oller came into the fifth having only given up one run, but he was not able to make it out of inning. He was pulled after 78 pitches and the runner he left on base came in to score on a Kyle Tucker grand slam off reliever Sam Moll three batters later. Oller has struggled so far in his rookie season. He has an ERA of 7.26 and a WHIP of 1.78 over nine starts and 14 appearances. Oller's batted-ball metrics are some of the worst in the majors so there is no sign that his fortunes are about to turn around. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to take the mound next week at Texas.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for four in loss Oller (1-5) gave up four earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over five plus innings to take the loss in a 7-3 defeat against the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Oller came into the game on the heels of a six strikeout performance, but he took a step backwards by giving up four runs and only striking out one batter. The rookie right-hander got himself into trouble early by issuing three free passes in the first inning, including one which walked in a run. He later gave up a two-run blast in the sixth inning before being pulled without recording an out in the frame. Oller's xSLG and xERA/xwOBA are in the lowest percentile of all pitchers according to Baseball Savant and he wears an ERA of 7.63 in 13 appearances this season. The Athletics are expected to trot him out again for their upcoming road series at Houston.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four in loss Oller gave up four earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out six over 6.1 innings to take the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Oller managed six strikeouts against the White Sox but he received little run support and is stuck at one win on the season despite making seven starts. The silver lining for Oller is that the outing was his best start of the year and his ERA has now dropped slightly to 7.68. The 27-year-old right hander will look to build some momentum in his next start which tentatively lines up for Sunday versus the Giants.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records first big-league win Oller (1-3) earned the victory over Houston on Monday, pitching five-plus innings and allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters.

Impact Oller gave up a run in the first inning on a solo homer by Jeremy Pena, but he settled down and held Houston scoreless in the following three frames. The Astros added another run against him in the fifth and put the first two runners on base against him in the sixth, at which point Oller was pulled. Though those two runners eventually came around to score, the right-hander got enough support from his offense to end up with the first win of his major-league career. Oller's ERA still sits at an unappealing 8.07 on the campaign, and it's unclear if his so-so start Monday will enable him to keep his tenuous spot in the rotation.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up sixth start of season Oller is scheduled to start Monday's home game against the Astros.

Impact Oakland inserted Oller into the rotation for its final game before the All-Star break July 17 in Houston, with the rookie allowing three earned runs across 4.1 innings in a no-decision. The right-hander enters Monday's contest with an 8.56 ERA and 1.98 WHIP across 27.1 innings on the season, so he may need a respectable showing in his rematch with the Astros to ensure he picks up additional turns in the rotation. Oakland has fellow pitching prospects Adrian Martinez, Jared Koenig and Zach Logue waiting in the wings at Triple-A Las Vegas as potential replacements in the rotation if Oller can't get the job done.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts 4.1 innings Sunday Oller allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.1 innings Sunday in a 4-3 win in Houston. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Oller struggled in the first and fifth innings, giving up homers in each frame. In between those innings, he allowed two hits and fanned three batters. It was the first big-league start for the 27-year-old since giving up eight runs on May 14. He was recalled from Triple-A before the outing after pitching well as a starter in the minors with a 3.69 ERA over seven starts. In the majors, however, he now has a 10.89 ERA in 19 innings across five starts.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday Oller was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start Sunday's contest against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Oller will return to the big leagues after being optioned to Las Vegas on June 30, returning to start the Athletics' final game before the All-Star break. The 27-year-old owns a 9.00 ERA and 2.04 WHIP over 23 innings this season, but in the month of June he was able to compile a 3.24 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 8.1 frames in five appearances. Jared Koenig was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday to open a roster spot for Oller.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Oller was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact The right-hander posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 8.1 innings over his five relief appearances after being recalled by the Athletics in early June. However, he'll head back to the minors as part of a move to make room for Adrian Martinez on the active roster.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE