JUNE 1, 2023•AJC.COM
Braves manager Brian Snitker should play his reserve outfielders moreCunningham: Michael Harris and Eddie Rosario haven’t produced at the plate all season. They’ve been particularly dreadful over the past two...
Hogan Harris - Drawing start FridayHarris is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Marlins in Miami.
ImpactHarris will be making a second straight turn through the Oakland rotation, this time operating as a traditional starter after he served as a bulk reliever his last time out. In his return to the big leagues last Saturday, Harris turned in one of the best performances from an Oakland pitcher all season, limiting a tough Astros lineup to one hit and one walk while striking out five over five scoreless frames.
JUNE 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ken Waldichuk - Works out of bullpenWaldichuk pitched the seventh inning of Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Atlanta, giving up one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out one.
ImpactAfter pitching an inning as an opener in front of Luis Medina in his last appearance Sunday against the Astros, Waldichuk filled a more traditional relief role Wednesday for the first time all season. Though Oakland likely still views Waldichuk as a starter over the long haul, he looks as though he'll be relegated to the bullpen after logging a 7.40 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 48.2 innings over his first 10 outings of the season.
JUNE 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Pérez - Garners RBI in rare startPerez went 0-for-3 with an RBI groundout in a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.
ImpactMaking only his third start since May 21 for a resting Shea Langeliers, Perez was able to contribute one of two Athletics runs on the afternoon with his sixth-inning grounder. The veteran backstop has made relatively good use of his intermittent opportunities, producing a career-best .268/.337/.402 slash line over 92 plate appearances. With fellow veteran Manny Pina (wrist) on the 60-day injured list and out indefinitely, Perez's role as Langeliers' occasional fill-in appears secure.
JUNE 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Esteury Ruiz - Busy on bases WednesdayRuiz went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and was also caught stealing on a second attempt in a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.
ImpactThe speedy outfielder reached on a fielding error in his first plate appearance and promptly stole second base before getting caught trying to swipe third. The successful theft snapped a rare three-game drought in that category for Ruiz, who's comfortably setting the MLB pace in steals with 28 in 33 attempts.
JUNE 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Are the Oakland A's a failed state? | Agree to DisagreeTwo months into the season the Athletics have already checked all the boxes for the worst team in history
JUNE 1, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
